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Andrew D. Smith

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Connected Aviation Strategy Lead | Director at Collins Aerospace
📍 Rockford, Illinois, United States

Andrew is the Director of Connected Aviation Strategy at Collins Aerospace, where he leads strategic initiatives for the companys avionics organization. He is an experienced program manager and engineer with deep expertise in aerospace, propulsion electrification, and creating long-range business strategies.

Andrew holds an MBA from Indiana University, an MSE from Purdue, and a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During his undergraduate studies, he was active in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) program.

He was instrumental in the grand opening of The Grid, Collins Aerospaces next-generation electric power system lab, a major milestone in advancing hybrid and electric propulsion technology.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Connected Aviation Strategy Lead | Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Connected Aviation
As the Director of Connected Aviation Solutions Strategy, he is currently leading this portfolio and building on its momentum to drive innovation.
Propulsion Electrification
Formerly the General Manager for this value stream, he proudly shared milestones of his team demonstrating a 1MW motor and launching 'The Grid' test facility.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Connected Aviation Strategy Lead | Director
Collins Aerospace
1-2024 - 1-2025
Avionics Displays, Computing & Networking (DCN) Strategy Lead | Assoc. Director
Collins Aerospace
6-2022 - 12-2023
General Manager & Value Stream Leader, Propulsion Electrification | Assoc. Director
Collins Aerospace
7-2020 - 6-2022
Program Manager & Value Stream Leader, B-52 CERP | Sr. Manager
Collins Aerospace
4-2020 - 8-2021
Program Manager & Value Stream Leader, Boeing Defense Legacy Platforms | Sr. Manager
Collins Aerospace
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Education
2009 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2-2019 - 11-2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
2016 - 2019
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
Purdue University
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