Summary
Zach Roberts is an aeronautics leader with 13 years of experience advancing UAS and smart mobility initiatives at NASA Ames, where he currently serves as Division Chief of the Aeronautics Projects Office. With a masters in Human Factors Psychology, he blends technical program leadership with human-centered research—having led work on Single Pilot Operations, eye-tracking studies, and UAS integration into the NAS. His career spans hands-on simulation engineering and operational roles, including civilian research and prior service as an infantry team leader, which contributes to disciplined project delivery under real-world constraints. Based in Rohnert Park, CA, Zach is known for translating human factors insights into operationally viable aviation projects that bridge research, simulation, and flight test.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Science, Psychology-Human Factors, MS, Masters of Science, Psychology-Human Factors, MS at California State University-Long Beach