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Charles Cockrell

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Director, Engineering Test and Evaluation Division (ETED) at Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
📍 Arlington, Virginia, United States

Charles is the Director of the Engineering, Test, and Evaluation Division at Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation, following a distinguished 35-year career at NASA in various executive roles. He is an expert in delivering innovative aerospace concepts and systems, holding a B. S. from the University of Virginia and recent certifications in Generative AI.

Outside of work, Charles is a dedicated competitive swimmer involved with U. S. Masters Swimming, where he has held national leadership positions. He is keenly interested in the modernization of space systems, AI integration in technology, and the development of public-private partnerships in the aerospace sector.

Unique fact: He has served as the chair for the national Legislation Committee for U. S. Masters Swimming.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director, Engineering Test and Evaluation Division (ETED)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Aerospace Innovation
His entire career at NASA and Virginia Tech ARC has been focused on developing and delivering innovative aerospace concepts, technologies, and flight systems.
Generative AI Applications
He holds recent certifications in building applications with Generative AI and Python, showing a commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into his work.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Director, Engineering Test and Evaluation Division (ETED)
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
12-2023 - 12-2025
Director of Engineering
NASA Langley Research Center
5-2022 - 12-2023
Director of Safety and Mission Assurance
NASA Langley Research Center
4-2021 - 5-2022
Associate Center Director For Strategy
NASA Glenn Research Center
1-2017 - 4-2021
Director for Strategic Analysis, Communications, and Business Development
NASA Langley Research Center
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Education
1986 - 1990
B.S.
University of Virginia
1991 - 1994
M.S.
The George Washington University
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