David Hamilton
About David Hamilton
David Hamilton serves as the RGNext Senior Quality Assurance Auditor at Bastion Technologies, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in aerospace quality assurance, having held various roles at Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force.
Work at Bastion Technologies
David Hamilton serves as the RGNext Senior Quality Assurance Auditor at Bastion Technologies, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he supports RGNext operations at multiple key space launch facilities, including Kennedy Space Center and Vandenberg Space Force Base. His responsibilities involve ensuring quality assurance processes are adhered to, contributing to the overall success of aerospace projects.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Prior to his current position, David Hamilton held several roles at Northrop Grumman. He served as the CBP P-3 Program Maintenance and Material Manager from 2020 to 2022. He was also a Production Manager for a brief period in 2016 and worked as a Principal Quality Analyst in two separate tenures, from 2015 to 2016 and from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Northrop Grumman included managing quality assurance and production processes.
Military Background and Experience
David Hamilton has a significant military background, having served in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 2007. His roles included Qualitative Evaluation Division Lead at Edwards AFB, California, and Quality Specialist in Papa, Hungary. He also managed military maintenance contracts as a USAF, DCMA Quality Assurance Representative and Contracting Officers Representative, demonstrating his expertise in quality assurance within military operations.
Education and Expertise
David Hamilton possesses strong leadership and analytical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in aerospace projects. His experience spans various roles that require innovation and improvisation in complex environments. He holds an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, renewed in August 2021, indicating his capability to handle sensitive information and responsibilities.