Robert Franconi

Robert Franconi, MSME, is a seasoned engineering professional currently serving as Technology Lead Director at Raytheon Technologies since December 2019. In this role, Robert oversees a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and managers across multiple facilities, focusing on applications for the warfighter, spaceflight, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as undersea maritime operations. Prior to this, Robert spent nearly three decades at Honeywell as a Fellow Engineer, where expertise in aircraft and ground engine controls was developed, along with founding the Pneumatic Controls Advanced Technologies Group. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer at Work, a Graduate Certificate in High Temperature Materials from Rensselaer at Work, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hartford.