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Edward Weed

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Senior Manager, Business Development, Robotic Solutions at FORTNA
📍 Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States

Edward is an experienced engineering leader and business development manager specializing in robotics, AI, and autonomous systems. Educated at Carnegie Mellons Robotics Institute, he has led major programs, including as Chief Engineer for a component of the U. S. Army’s Future Combat Systems. Colleagues describe him as exceptional, outstanding, and invaluable.

Outside of his direct role, Edward shows a keen interest in landmark engineering achievements, such as the SR-71 aircraft. He follows the application of advanced technologies like Gen AI and LLMs in the startup world, particularly in fintech, and also keeps an eye on broader market trends like the global automotive industry.

He served as the Chief Engineer for the Autonomous Navigation System, a critical part of the U. S. Armys $160+ billion Future Combat Systems program.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager, Business Development, Robotic Solutions
Job Level
Middle
Location
Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robotic Solutions
His current role focuses on developing strategic plans and technology roadmaps for robotic solutions, including a major integration initiative for the United States Postal Service.
Autonomous Navigation
Previously served as Chief Engineer for the Autonomous Navigation System at General Dynamics, a core component of a major U. S. Army modernization program.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Senior Manager, Business Development, Robotic Solutions
FORTNA
2-2022 - 5-2024
Robot Software Engineer Lead / Deliverables Manager
FORTNA
11-2011 - 2012
Lead Associate
Booz Allen Hamilton
10-2002 - 10-2011
Chief Engineer, Autonomous Navigation System
General Dynamics Robotic Systems
2000 - 2001
Engineering Consultant
Packard Instruments (Perkin Elmer)
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Education
Robotics Institute (Graduate School)
Carnegie Mellon University
B.S.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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