Dr. Leandro Barajas, Chief Engineer for the Land Systems Business Area, Defense Systems Sector at Leidos Dynetics was named The 2024 Earl Pearce Professional of the Year (POY) by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

The award was presented on May 18 by the AIAA Greater Huntsville Section in recognition of Dr. Barajas’ innovative spirit and leadership within the aerospace community.

The Section is one of the largest in AIAA with over 1,000 professional, student and educator associate members across the states of Alabama and Mississippi. The organization conducts regular activities spanning the continuing education, professional development, pre-college outreach, public policy, college student and technical functional areas.

Dr. Barajas Named 2024 AIAA Huntsville Professional of the Year

With a strong background in aerospace and defense, Leandro is known for his exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence. His contributions have been instrumental in advancing key projects and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration at Leidos. Passionate about technological advancements and community engagement, Leandro continues to inspire and lead his team towards achieving groundbreaking successes in the industry.