The HANGAR Team, within Mission Technologies’ Warfare Systems Group Shapes the Future of How Our Nation Prepares for the Challenges Ahead
Tasked with maturing and advancing new test capabilities critical to the nation’s test infrastructure, this team delivered results that far exceed expectations. Their work has already earned more than $450 million in customer awards for open‑air systems and hardware‑in‑the‑loop capabilities — systems that are state-of-the-art in hardware design and software‑defined for continuous upgrades, new modes, and evolving algorithms. In short, they’re building test capabilities that grow as the threat grows.
The pace has been extraordinary. With these capabilities arriving late‑to‑need, the team partnered closely with their government customer to prioritize schedule without sacrificing technical readiness. They solved problems quickly, adapted emerging technologies, and created solutions that not only strengthen today’s test infrastructure but open doors for future capability development across multiple mission areas.
What makes their achievement even more impressive is how they did it. With a fraction of the personnel normally found in a large program office, the team delivered technical expertise, program leadership, and customer partnership that set the conditions for long‑term growth. Their success has established a trusted relationship with their customer, one built on urgency, innovation, and the ability to solve the hardest problems.
This achievement strengthens HII’s business by expanding mission space, deepening long-term customer relationships, and demonstrating the efficiency, innovation, and technical leadership that set MT apart. It opens new mission areas, creates opportunities for growth, and reinforces our culture of empowered, agile teams. When small teams deliver big outcomes, the entire workforce benefits through increased investment in capabilities, new programs, and broader opportunities that advance both national security and HII’s future.
Category: Growth
Nominated by James Crinion
Team:
Jenifer Adams
Angela Cseh
Robert DeTorres
Randal Johnson
Anthony Kefalos
Jason Leighton
Brian Luedtke
Darren Schindel
Ben Smallwood
Nicholas Wahl
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The Impact Awards are one of Mission Technologies’ prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding employees and showcasing what exceptional mission impact looks like across our organization.
