Foram Brown - Executive Search For Aerospace & Defense

As an Engineering Leader, I understand the challenges you face.

I build executive teams for venture and private equity-backed companies in Aerospace & Defense.

I focus on placing C-Suite, EVP, SVP, and VP leaders in Engineering, Product and Technology.

95% of the leaders placed have been women or from an ethnic minority.

83% of placements have been completed within 6 weeks or less, transforming teams and driving growth.

Ready to build your leadership? Let’s connect and build the future together.

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Chief Executive Officer

Alstom

Led an engineering team of 230 through the $6B Bombardier & Alstom merger.

Vice President of Engineering

Bombardier Transportation

Managed a global team of 230 engineers.

Delivered train projects worth over $1 billion. 

Hired over 30 leaders, managers, engineers and specialists.

Improved engineering cycle by 20% by vertically integrating design and manufacturing. 

 Managed budgets exceeding $150 million annually.

Led product line standardization, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Fostered innovation, achieving multiple patents and a 15% boost in reliability.

Rolls-Royce

Led the Ultra-Fan engine prototype development (Advance3).

Managed 125 Power Transmission components, delivering on a £35M budget.

Oversaw a global team of 120, streamlining engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

Hired Engineering Program Managers, Contractors and Specialists to deliver on Time, Quality and Cost.

Developed strategies with 90% of UK suppliers for efficient delivery.

Ensured FAA and EASA compliance, achieving full component sign-off.

Director of Engineering

Led a global team of 50 engineers and specialists.

Supported department leaders with identifying gaps and hiring.

Delivered engine component upgrades within a £2.8 million budget.

Managed compliance with ISO9001 and FAA/EASA standards for all modifications.

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Led a team of 18 to achieve FAA/EASA certification for Trent 1000, a $15 million milestone.

Hired 2 test specialists and 1 certification specialist.

Managed a team of 12 specialists post-Qantas Flight 32, delivering a robust engine protection solution.

Coordinated global fleet testing for Trent engines, optimizing test bed availability and capacity.

Test Team Lead

Grew the team from 7 to 10 and developed FADEC for the Trent XWB engine, ensuring readiness for the first run.

Coordinated with Airbus and partners, meeting standards (ARP4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).

Integration Team Lead

Developed FADEC and health monitoring system requirements, meeting ARP4754A, DO-178, and DO-331 standards.

Managed the architecture evolution process, ensuring compliance with DOORS requirements.

System Engineer

AstraZeneca

Managed Building Management Systems (BMS) for the entire Charnwood facility.

Engineering Success Through Diverse Leadership | Empowering Companies with Top-tier Talent | Fueling Innovation, Growth & Positive Impact.

You’re stretched thin, aren't you?

* Your engineering deliverables are late.
* Your customers are unhappy.
* Your outsourcing partners are delivering poor quality.
* Your time is consumed by firefighting instead of building.

As an engineering leader, I know how relentless it can feel. 

The pressure to deliver on Quality, Time, and Cost is unrelenting, and hiring or building the right team often feels like just another impossible task on an overflowing to-do list.

That’s where I come in.

I help Aerospace, Space & Defense companies solve their toughest leadership challenges through consulting and executive search.

🚀 As a consultant, I work alongside you to:
↳ Step into fractional leadership roles like VP, COO, or CTO to stabilize and drive business forward.
↳ Improve engineering delivery by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions.
↳ Solve outsourcing issues by ensuring quality and timelines are met.

🚀 As an executive recruiter, I:
↳ Find and place the transformative leaders who can scale your business, drive growth, and deliver results.
↳ Leverage a Systems Engineering approach to ensure every hire is aligned with your mission, not just your job description.

I’ve helped leaders like you:
🚀 CEOs like Andy secure a COO who raised $100M in funding.
🚀 SVPs like Sarah fill critical VP of Engineering roles in 4 weeks.
🚀 CEOs like Lauren find a CTO for a hydrogen tech startup.
🚀 Investors like John hire a CEO in just 6 weeks.

You don’t need to tackle these challenges alone. 

Whether you’re firefighting delivery issues, building a leadership pipeline, or scaling for growth, I’m here to help you solve the immediate problems and create a path forward.

Let’s explore how I can help you transform your team, deliver results, and get back to focusing on what really matters. Reach out today & let's get started!

Cheers,
Foram

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Foram Brown

Optimum Technologies LLC

Providing systems engineering, fault management, system autonomy, technical management, program execution, business development/strategy, and proposal support to major aerospace organizations.

Customers, programs, and roles:
>Lockheed Martin
    -NASA Human Landing System: Blue Origin National Team Transporter Element- Fault Management & System Autonomy Architect
    -Crewed Lunar Mobility Vehicle- Deputy Chief Engineer

>Northrop Grumman
    -NASA Human Landing System (HLS) Appendix N - Lead Systems Engineer
    -NASA HLS Appendix H - Blue Origin National Team - Fault Management & System Autonomy Lead
    -Human Exploration and Operations (HEO) systems engineering and business development

>Firefly Aerospace- systems engineering and proposal support

Senior Systems Engineering & Fault Management Consultant

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Dream Chaser Program
System Autonomy and Fault Management Lead

Principal Systems Engineer

BizTek International, LLC

-Supported strategy development and execution of multi-million/billion dollar NASA and commercial aerospace proposals.
-Performed competition research and analysis; win theme development; proposal writing; and technical compliance audits.

Systems Engineering and Proposal Management Consultant

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Architect for the Dream Chaser program.

Sr. Systems Integration Engineer

Orbital Sciences Corporation

Design, integration, test, and verification of complex space systems, including human spaceflight and autonomous vehicles, through effective problem solving, communication, and teamwork.

Past programs and roles:
NASA Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
~Observatory and Ground Systems Systems Engineer

NASA COTS/CRS Cygnus Module
~Fault Protection Systems Engineer

DARPA System F6
~Software Systems Engineer

NASA Orion Launch Abort System (LAS)
~Attitude Control Motor Lead Systems Engineer; LAS Verification Lead

NASA Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART)
~I&T Systems Engineer

NASA Orbital Space Plane (OSP)
~Systems Engineer

Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer

Over twenty years experience developing human spaceflight and autonomous vehicles for NASA and DARPA. Extensive experience in design, analysis, integration, test, verification, and operations. Education in aerospace and systems engineering provides the skills to evaluate and satisfy both technical and program management objectives. A focus on the maturation of unique systems from concept to operations has resulted in a breadth and depth of knowledge across multiple complex hardware and software technologies. Easily adapts to a variety of technical roles that demand a quick learning curve. Strong teamwork and communication skills enable effective leadership of technical teams and collaboration with customers and subcontractors. Takes pride in maintaining positive working relationships and thrives in a fast paced, challenging environment.

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