Joshua Hartman

Chief Engineer, Propulsion Integration and Innovation Division Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Mr. Joshua Hartman is Chief Engineer for the Propulsion Integration and Innovation Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Mr. Hartman leads a multitude of strategic propulsion innovation and integration programs including the Engine Component Improvement Program, Engine Rapid Prototyping, Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technologies, Digital Material Management, Propulsion Technology Office, SBIRs, Propulsion Consortium Initiative OTA, Water Wash, Engine Test Cell Correlation, Propulsion Depot Activations, and the Comprehensive Engine Management System. Additionally, he leads the propulsion directorate technology roadmaps across sustainment and development programs. All programs are critical to the ready, innovative, safe, and effective execution of the Air Force’s propulsion mission. Mr. Hartman is the technical lead across a diverse organization of approximately 130 technical, acquisition, and logistics experts that deliver modernized propulsion capabilities through seamless enterprise engagement, technology advancements, and innovative solutions. He is responsible for the technical execution of diverse portfolio valued at over $500M across the FYDP. Mr. Hartman started his civil service career in the Air Force Test Center’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex logging over 1,500 hours of developmental testing as a lead test engineer across 8 engine types, including the F-35, F-22, F-15/16, B-1, A-10, and Rapid Capability Programs. He was the technology focal for Air Force Research Laboratory programs such as the Adaptive Engine Technology Development, Super Sonic Turbine Engine Long Range and Adaptive Engine Transition Program. Mr. Hartman was the AFLCMC designated Responsible Testing Organization for Component Improvement Program testing, supporting sustainment for 22,000 USAF engines. Mr. Hartman also served as the Lead Engineer for United States Air Force's high-visibility, next-generation propulsion system valued at $1.1B. He previously oversaw the total systems engineering effort, across 17 Integrated Product Teams, including design, development, testing, aircraft integration, airworthiness planning, and technical risk management. The revolutionary architecture delivers 30 percent greater range and enhanced thrust of 10 percent for United States Air Force combat aircraft.