Erin Kokurek
Vice President, Advanced Technology and Development, CAES
In addition to her executive leadership at CAES, Erin Kocourek has recently completed flight training for a private pilot’s license. In her free time, she wanted to better understand the principles of aeronautical engineering, and getting a pilot’s license seemed like the perfect way to get a hands-on education.
Sitting in the cockpit, she continues to learn about the intricacies of aeronautical, electronics, communications, avionics and mechanical systems, and the complex interplay between them, necessary for safe flight.
“It’s rewarding to be able to apply this practical knowledge to help advance our nation’s electronics technology and capabilities,” Kocourek said.
CAES CEO Mike Kahn said Kocourek’s unique skill set, passion for A&D, and her industry outreach are quickly creating an “impressive growth trajectory for the business.”
“Erin brings a wealth of experience, boundless energy and determination to break down barriers and accelerate to our clients,” he said. “She has a ‘people first, mission forever’ philosophy and inspires teams to achieve extraordinary goals. She is committed to our clients’ missions and is able to collaborate effectively within our industry to develop and deliver needed solutions quickly and affordably solution.”
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In 2022, Kocourek’s business development team will focus on building bridges to incorporate advanced electronics in next-generation missile systems for maximum mission effectiveness. The team’s goal is to advance electronics and deliver flawless products on time to help keep warfighters safe.
Kocourek’s team members want a larger industrial base Knowing that CAES is positioned for massive growth to meet customers’ needs, they are proving they are the most flexible electronics partner of choice, delivering end-to-end digitally engineered electronics systems for the nation’s most critical project.
“I believe that when you inspire a culture of inclusion, innovation and collaboration, high-performing teams are a natural outcome,” Kocourek said. “When you prioritize customer engagement every step of the way, trust is built and there is tremendous capability at associated speed. Systems can deliver positive business outcomes the first time they are up and running.”