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Rodney Mickelson

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Vice President, Applied Research & Technology at Collins Aerospace
📍 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Rodney Mickelson is the Vice President of Applied Research & Technology at Collins Aerospace, where he leads the development of next-generation technologies for the aerospace and defense industry. He holds a Ph. D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is a prolific inventor.

His career focus has been on pioneering advancements in mission systems and communications technologies. He demonstrates a keen interest in the broader defense sector, actively following major industry players like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman.

Unique fact: He holds 11 U. S. patents for his work in advanced communication and navigation systems.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Applied Research & Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Aerospace Innovation
He leads the company's advanced technology portfolio and a network of innovation hubs to develop discriminating technologies for future aerospace and defense applications.
Advanced Communications
His career progression and 11 patents are heavily focused on communications and navigation systems, reflecting deep technical expertise in this domain.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Vice President, Applied Research & Technology
Collins Aerospace
12-2021 - 8-2025
Executive Director of Mission Systems Advanced Technology Engineering
Collins Aerospace
11-2018 - 11-2021
Sr. Director of Mission Systems Communications & PNT Engineering
Collins Aerospace
7-2014 - 11-2018
Sr. Director of Communications Engineering & Fellow
Rockwell Collins
2006 - 7-2014
Sr. Director of Communications Engineering
Rockwell Collins
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Education
8-1988 - 10-1993
Ph.D.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
8-1986 - 5-1988
M.S.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
8-1982 - 5-1986
B.S.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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