Brian Backer
About Brian Backer
Brian Backer is a Senior Engineering Manager at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2023. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as EO Vista, DRS Technologies, and BAE Systems, and has an educational background in Imaging Science and Engineering Management.
Current Role at General Atomics
Brian Backer serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2023 and works on-site in Acton, Massachusetts. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and manages technical teams, contributing to the company's objectives in advanced technology development.
Previous Experience at EO Vista
Before joining General Atomics, Brian Backer worked at EO Vista as Technical Director and Chief Engineer from 2019 to 2023. During his four years in Acton, Massachusetts, he led engineering initiatives and played a key role in the development of advanced imaging systems.
Experience at DRS Technologies, Inc.
Brian Backer held multiple positions at DRS Technologies, Inc. He served as Technical Director for the Dismounted Portfolio from 2014 to 2018 and previously worked as a Senior Project Engineer from 2005 to 2018. His tenure spanned a total of 13 years in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, where he contributed to various defense and technology projects.
Educational Background
Brian Backer has a strong educational foundation in engineering and technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University at Buffalo, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. He later obtained a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Engineering Management from Tufts University, where he studied from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 1991 to 1997.
Career at BAE Systems IR Imaging Systems
Brian Backer worked at BAE Systems IR Imaging Systems as Program Engineering Manager from 1997 to 2005. Over the course of eight years in Lexington, Massachusetts, he managed engineering programs and contributed to the development of infrared imaging technologies.