Strategic Technology Office
Nick Donnangelo joined DARPA in October 2026 as a program manager in the Strategic Technology Office. His research interests include space systems and missile defense.
Prior to DARPA, Donnangelo worked as a research faculty at the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security. He previously was employed by The MITRE Corporation, where he developed innovative solutions to compelling national security challenges. Before joining MITRE, Donnangelo was a principal founder and later CEO of Avion Systems, a corporation founded to commercialize defense electronics technology.
Education
- B.S., Aerospace Engineering, New York Institute of Technology