Donald C. Fraser
Founder at Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
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Donald C.
Fraser is the founder of Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
founded in 1989 where he holds the title of Director.
Currently, he is the Director at the Center for Technology Commercialization and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In the past, he held Director positions at Leonardo DRS, Inc. from 1993 to 2008, Photon Dynamics, Inc. from 2007 to 2008, Boston University in 2006, and was a Faculty Member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He was also the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. from 1981 to 1990.
Dr. Fraser's education includes a graduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1963, an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1962, and a doctorate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967.
Donald C. Fraser active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Center for Technology Commercialization
 Center for Technology Commercialization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Center for Technology Commercialization is a no-cost resource that helps clients bring their ideas to market. The non-profit company is based in Westborough, MA. The company guides clients through the complex process of bringing their technology from idea to market, including connecting them to funding and experienced business leaders. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
 Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Its programs include lightning strike, Orion, Centaur, eVTOL, sidearm, autonomous aerial cargo utility system, D8, robotic copilot, solar aircraft, and spheres. The company was founded by John S. Langford and Donald C. Fraser in 1989 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA. | Founder | 1988-12-31 |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Donald C. Fraser
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LEONARDO DRS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-21 |
Photon Dynamics, Inc.
 Photon Dynamics, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Photon Dynamics, Inc. manufactures test inspection and repair systems for the flat panel display industry. The company was founded on May 12, 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-01 |
| Boston University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
 The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. engages in the design, development, and deployment of technological solutions. It focuses on the areas of commercial, space, national security, strategic systems, and global challenges. It provides engineering services to government, commercial companies, and educational institutions. The company was founded by Charles Stark Draper in 1934 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Chief Operating Officer | 1989-12-31 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Donald C. Fraser
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| LEONARDO DRS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
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The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. engages in the design, development, and deployment of technological solutions. It focuses on the areas of commercial, space, national security, strategic systems, and global challenges. It provides engineering services to government, commercial companies, and educational institutions. The company was founded by Charles Stark Draper in 1934 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Center for Technology Commercialization
Center for Technology Commercialization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Center for Technology Commercialization is a no-cost resource that helps clients bring their ideas to market. The non-profit company is based in Westborough, MA. The company guides clients through the complex process of bringing their technology from idea to market, including connecting them to funding and experienced business leaders. | Commercial Services |
Photon Dynamics, Inc.
Photon Dynamics, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Photon Dynamics, Inc. manufactures test inspection and repair systems for the flat panel display industry. The company was founded on May 12, 1986 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Aurora Flight Sciences Corp.
Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Aurora Flight Sciences Corp. develops and manufactures unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Its programs include lightning strike, Orion, Centaur, eVTOL, sidearm, autonomous aerial cargo utility system, D8, robotic copilot, solar aircraft, and spheres. The company was founded by John S. Langford and Donald C. Fraser in 1989 and is headquartered in Manassas, VA. | Electronic Technology |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
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