Drew Sutton
About Drew Sutton
Drew Sutton is a Senior Navigation, Communication, and Datalink Engineer at Odyssey Systems in Dayton, Ohio, with a professional background that includes roles at Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and has over a decade of experience in engineering and leadership positions.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Drew Sutton has been employed at Odyssey Systems as a Senior Navigation, Communication, and Datalink Engineer since 2021. He has contributed to various projects in this role for three years, working from the company's location in Dayton, Ohio. His professional focus includes navigation, communication, and datalink engineering, where he develops custom business solutions to support future growth.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Drew Sutton held several engineering positions. He worked at Barksdale Rutherford as Executive Director from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Lockheed Martin as a Project Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and has served as Chief Engineer since 2019. His experience also includes roles at Bell Helicopter, where he was an Engineering Specialist in Rotor Systems Design from 2013 to 2016 and a Rotor System Research Lead from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Drew Sutton earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering, particularly in navigation, communication, and datalink engineering. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to integrity and ingenuity in his engineering practices.
Leadership Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Drew Sutton has held leadership positions. He served as Engineering Team Lead at Belcan Engineering from 2006 to 2011. His leadership experience extends to his role as Executive Director at Barksdale Rutherford, where he worked from 2016 to 2019, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives.