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Stephen Blanchette Jr. serves as the Director of Software Systems and Acquisition at The Aerospace Corporation since 2017, leading a diverse team in software engineering and acquisition management across the space enterprise. Previously, Stephen held several key positions at the Software Engineering Institute from 2002 to 2017, including Deputy Director for Client Technical Solutions and Chief Engineer for Army Programs, where oversight of technical evaluations and customer solutions was paramount. Stephen's earlier experience includes roles at United Defense LP, Stanford Telecommunications Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, focusing on software engineering for military applications. Stephen holds a Master of Arts in Diplomacy from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, complemented by a New York State Board of Regents Diploma in Aeronautics.