Dr. Roberta M. Ewart

Roberta M. Ewart is the chief technology officer for the Space Systems Command (SSC) Los Angeles Space Force Base and was previously the chief scientist for the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base. Roberta is the principal scientific authority and researcher in the field of space systems. Duties include:

- Technical oversight and continuity for SSC-integrated technical reviews and assessments of programs and research, development, and demonstration of on-board spacecraft technologies.
- Advancement in the knowledge of emerging space concepts and technologies that decrease the cost and increase USSF capabilities through advanced systems development and demonstration.
- Planning, conducting, evaluating, and coordinating studies and developmental demonstrations in space systems with SSC and other U.S. Department of Defense development centers and agencies, such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- Execution of industry research and development reviews and sponsorship of small and nontraditional companies into the SSC portfolio.
- Service as a consultant to the USSF chief technology and innovation officer and other members of USSF for technical judgments and evaluations.

Roberta joined SSC in 2000 and has held several key positions including chief engineer, development plans and chief engineer, and chief architect for $4-B development, test, and fielding of 20 presidential priority, special-access-required, special-access programs in the Space Superiority Systems Wing.