Claudine Phaire Principal Systems Engineer Lockheed Martin Skunk Works

Claudine Phaire earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an Airframe and Powerplant certificate from Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Claudine has worked in various engineering capacities at General Motors, Raytheon (Missiles and Aircraft) and Lockheed Martin (Sikorsky and Skunk Works).

Claudine is very passionate about encouraging young people to enter careers in Engineering and Aviation. She has held various positions in the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Women Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, and Girl Scouts of Connecticut. Claudine is an Associate Fellow at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Systems Engineering and Airworthiness and previously led the Skunk Works Woman’s Impact Network.