Northrop Realigns Aerospace Unit

Northrop Grumman said Thursday it has realigned its aerospace systems portfolio, appointing Chris Hernandez vice president of a newly formed research, technology and advanced design organization.

In this role, Hernandez will be tasked with overseeing basic and advanced research and technology development as well as the rapid prototyping expertise of the company's scaled composites business unit.

Mary Petryszyn has been named vice president of a newly created business development organization, Northrop said. She previously led the international organization and has been tasked with integrating the aerospace systems' business development and strategy organizations.