Carl Schaefer

Chief Technology Officer at The Flying Ship Company

Woodbridge, Virginia, United States

About Carl Schaefer

Carl Schaefer is Chief Technology Officer at The Flying Ship Company. Location: Woodbridge, Virginia, United States.

Aerospace and defense executive with 40+ years of leadership across the DoD, U.S. Navy, and private sectors. A respected executive, large team leader, and product manager with demonstrated success in the execution of full-cycle product development in manned and unmanned systems, including advanced concepts and next generation aviation. Proven track record in managing high-stakes programs, leading cross-functional teams, and achieving critical milestones in complex aerospace environments.

Skills

  • Systems Engineering
  • Aerospace
  • Program Management

Additional experience

  • Principal Consultant

    BlueSector Technologies, LLC

    Started August 2025

Education

  • M.Eng, Virginia Tech
  • Ph.D. (Candidate), George Mason University