Christian La Manna
About Christian La Manna
Christian La Manna serves as the Systems and Mechanical Engineering Department Head at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2018. He has an extensive background in mechanical engineering, with previous roles at Lockheed Martin and Gichner Shelter Systems, and holds degrees from HACC and Penn State University.
Current Role at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Christian La Manna serves as the Systems and Mechanical Engineering Department Head at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's engineering capabilities in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. In this role, he oversees various engineering projects and manages a team focused on developing advanced systems and mechanical solutions.
Previous Experience at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Prior to his current role, Christian La Manna worked at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in several capacities. He served as a Senior Application Engineer from 2011 to 2016, where he was involved in application engineering tasks. He later took on the role of Director of Business Development for Energy Storage and Critical Infrastructure from 2017 to 2019, and also worked as Program and Engineering Director for Commercial Systems from 2016 to 2017.
Experience at Lockheed Martin
Christian La Manna worked as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2004 to 2008. During his four years in this position, he contributed to various mechanical design projects in Owego, New York, enhancing his expertise in engineering design and project management.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Christian La Manna has a solid educational foundation in mechanical engineering. He studied at HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1999 to 2001. He furthered his education at Penn State University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2001 to 2003. In 2021, he completed a Professional Certificate in Architecture and Systems Engineering from MIT xPRO, focusing on managing complex systems.
Military Service as Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Before his engineering career, Christian La Manna served in the US Army as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B) from 1996 to 1999. His military service at Fort Benning, Georgia, provided him with practical mechanical skills and experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.