Corporate Vice President and President,
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
James F. Pitts is corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector, a world leader in defense electronics systems.
In this role, Pitts oversees business operations in areas such as defense electronics, airspace management systems, navigation systems, precision weapons, communications systems, marine systems, space systems, oceanic and naval systems, government systems and logistics services. Additionally, he serves on the company’s corporate policy council.
In 2001, Pitts was named vice president and general manager of Aerospace Systems and had executive responsibility for all Aerospace Systems programs. Prior to this appointment, he was vice president of engineering and manufacturing, responsible for all engineering and manufacturing operations for the Electronic Systems sector.
In 1991, he was named vice president of Avionics Systems for the sector. This included product development and production for tactical and fire control radars on the F-16, F-22, B-1B, and C-130 platforms. He was named deputy general manager of the systems development and engineering division in 1990. Pitts has held positions of increasing responsibility since he joined the company in 1973.
Pitts earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He also attended the Executive Forum at INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau, France, and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He holds three patents in support of various electronic warfare techniques and developments.
He currently serves as chairman of the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, vice-chairman of the University of Maryland Medical System and also serves on the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Board of Directors and the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
