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Michael Korenko

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VP of Engineering at Delta Black Aerospace
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Michael Korenko is a seasoned aerospace and defense technical leader with over 20 years of experience directing product development and program management. He specializes in building cross-functional teams and guiding electromechanical products through their entire lifecycle. Michael holds both a B. S. and an M. S. from the University of Washington.

He has a strong personal interest in the advancement of autonomous technology, particularly in challenging environments. Michael follows developments in unmanned systems, such as complex autonomous landings on moving naval vessels, reflecting a passion for cutting-edge engineering solutions.

He was notably impressed by a Group 3 VTOL aircraft performing a fully autonomous landing on a ship moving at over 20 knots.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
VP of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
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Product Development Lifecycle
Has over two decades of hands-on experience managing the entire lifecycle of complex electromechanical products in the aerospace and defense industry.
Autonomous Systems
His career includes roles at Shield AI and Volansi, and he shows a keen interest in advancements like autonomous landings on moving ships.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
VP of Engineering
Delta Black Aerospace
9-2023 - 4-2025
Director, Program Management, Product Development
AeroVironment
10-2022 - 9-2023
Technical Director
Shield AI
8-2021 - 8-2022
Senior Director, Product Development
Volansi
5-2019 - 8-2021
Senior Product Manager
Insitu Inc
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Education
M.S.
University of Washington
B.S.
University of Washington
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