Business Wire·Mar 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Karman Space & Defense Names Jon Rambeau as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Company's Next Phase of Growth

Karman Space & Defense appointed Jon Rambeau as CEO effective March 23, 2026.
Rambeau previously served as president of the $8 billion Communications & Spectrum Dominance segment at L3Harris Technologies.
He spent over 25 years at Lockheed Martin holding senior executive roles including Vice President of Integrated Warfare Systems & Sensors.
Current CEO Tony Koblinski is retiring from management but will remain on the board as a Director.
Koblinski led the company since its 2020 founding, overseeing an IPO, four acquisitions, and partnerships with over 80 customers.
Board Chairman David Stinnett cited Rambeau's experience, innovation capabilities, & passion as key factors in his selection.
Rambeau holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Drexel University & a Master of Science in technology management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Karman designs, develops, & produces next-generation system solutions for the U.S. Department of War & commercial space customers.
The company operates from its headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, with multiple facilities across the United States.