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Robert Smith
Chief Operating Officer at
AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
Net worth: 629 907 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Robert F.
Smith is Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President at AeroVironment, Inc. since 2026.
Formerly, Dr. Smith was Vice President-Radio Frequency Solutions at Raytheon Co. from 2024 to 2026.
Prior roles include Vice President & General Manager-Radar at Lockheed Martin Corp.
and President-Government Operations at BWX Technologies, Inc. Education includes a doctorate from Auburn University, an MBA from The Johns Hopkins University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEROVIRONMENT, INC. 0.01% | 2026-07-01 | 3,816 ( 0.01% ) | 629 907 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Robert Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AEROVIRONMENT, INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 2026-04-12 |
Former positions of Robert Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RAYTHEON | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2026-02-28 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
Lockheed Martin Corp.
 Lockheed Martin Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures components and systems for aerospace and defense use | Electronic Technology |
Raytheon Co.
 Raytheon Co. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Operates as a defense contracting company that manufactures weapons and military & commercial electronics products | Electronic Technology |
AeroVironment, Inc.
 AeroVironment, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, develops and sells unmanned aircrafts & robotic systems and provides related software solutions | Electronic Technology |
Auburn University
 Auburn University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Johns Hopkins University
 The Johns Hopkins University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
BWX Technologies, Inc.
 BWX Technologies, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies nuclear reactor components for submarines and aircraft carriers | Electronic Technology |
University of Maryland Baltimore County
 University of Maryland Baltimore County Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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