Chris O'Brien Top Executive
15-year Defence and Industry professional with diverse Business Development, Account Management and Systems Engineering experience. Military operational and capability development background specialising in Air & Missile Defence, Unmanned Systems and C4ISR technologies.
Super Industry:
Quantum Technology
Headquarters:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Followers:
1320
Title:
Managing Director
Company:
Infleqtion
Company Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/infq/
Current Job Duration:
7 mos
Country:
Australia
Work Experience:
Title: Managing Director
Company: Infleqtion
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infq/
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Start At: 12-2025
Ends At: Present
Description: None
Title: Director Of Business Development
Company: L3Harris Technologies
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3harris-technologies/
Industry: Defense & Space
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Start At: 04-2022
Ends At: 12-2025
Description: None
Title: Major Account Manager
Company: L3Harris Technologies
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3harris-technologies/
Industry: Defense & Space
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 07-2019
Ends At: 06-2022
Description: None
Title: Director, Defence Business Development
Company: Shoal Engineering Pty Ltd
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shoal-group-pty-ltd/
Industry: Information Technology And Services
Company Size: 51-200
Location: Canberra, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 08-2018
Ends At: 07-2019
Description: Identify and develop new business opportunities within Defence sector supporting Industry and Government clients.
Title: Business Development / Account Manager - Missile Defence & Protective Systems
Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northrop-grumman-corporation/
Industry: Defense & Space
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 07-2016
Ends At: 08-2018
Description: Direct Australian report to Missile Defence & Protective Systems Division’s International Operating Unit pursuing IAMD programs (LAND 19 / AIR 6500).
Title: Systems Engineer - Integrated Air and Missile Defence / C4ISR
Company: Pacific Aerospace Consulting
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-aerospace-consulting/
Industry: Defense & Space
Company Size: 51-200
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 06-2015
Ends At: 07-2016
Description: Supported initial OCD development for Project AIR 6500 as an SME contracted to RAAF project team.
Title: Task 057 - Integrated Air and Missile Defence Analyst
Company: RPDE
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/94944/
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 07-2015
Ends At: 12-2015
Description: Provided Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) subject matter advice to Defence, Industry and Academic stakeholders as part of RPDE Task 057 team.
Title: Australian Business Manager
Company: MBDA
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbda/
Industry: Defense & Space
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 11-2014
Ends At: 04-2015
Description: Maintained relationships with Australian Defence, Government and Industry stakeholders in support of international pursuit teams.
Title: Artillery Officer (UAV / ISR / Air Defence)
Company: Australian Army
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-army/
Industry: Military
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Russell Offices, Canberra ACT
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 01-2002
Ends At: 11-2014
Description: Various roles in Command & Leadership, Operations & Training and Capability Development pathways for Unmanned Systems, ISR and Air Defence trade streams.
Education:
School: UNSW
Degree: Masters of Project Management, Defence Capability Development and Acquisition
Activities: None
School: UNSW
Degree: Masters of Systems Engineering, Space Systems
Activities: None
School: Royal Military College - Duntroon
Degree: Management
Activities: None
School: UNSW
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Activities: None
Headline:
Managing Director, Infleqtion Australia