Biography

Benneth Perez is a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GN&C) Engineer at Raytheon, where he works on advanced aerospace and defense systems requiring high-performance estimation, control, and mission-critical autonomy. His work spans the application of guidance laws, navigation algorithms, and control architectures for complex flight systems operating in demanding environments.

Previously, Benneth served as an Avionics Hardware Systems Engineer at The Boeing Company, where he built a strong technical foundation in wire harness design and installation engineering for advanced aerospace and defense platforms, including rockets, military aircraft, and high-end weapons systems. In this role, he led the design, integration, and test of complex avionics systems, with technical depth in core processing architectures, secure boot and trusted systems, high-speed signal integrity, and precision timing and synchronization protocols critical to mission success.

Benneth holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas – San Antonio and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Guidance, Controls, and Dynamics at University of Central Florida, where his academic work aligns closely with modern GN&C, estimation, and autonomous systems engineering.

Beyond his technical contributions, Benneth has demonstrated enterprise-level leadership in shaping engineering culture and organizational effectiveness. He previously served as Head of Operations for Boeing Familia Enterprise, where he led initiatives that strengthened inclusive, high-performance engineering environments, streamlined engagement strategies, and enhanced cross-site collaboration—positively influencing the professional experience of over 1,000 engineers globally.

Benneth also formerly served as Vice President of the SHPE St. Louis Gateway Chapter, where he led high-impact initiatives including scholarship programs, early-career mentorship, and STEM outreach efforts that supported hundreds of students and young professionals. His leadership extended to mentoring FIRST Robotics teams, including all-girls teams, and supporting community-driven engineering education programs.

His contributions across technical excellence, leadership, and mentorship have been recognized with multiple honors, including a Technology Leader award, acknowledging his impact in aerospace engineering innovation, team leadership, and long-term professional development.