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2026
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SRC Promotes Anthony Barnum to Director, Systems Engineering
Syracuse, NY – SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Barnum to Director, Systems Engineering.
In this role, Barnum will lead the systems engineering group, overseeing a team of approximately 80 engineers focused on system architecture, design and analysis. He will guide the group’s technical direction, including professional development, processes and tools, while working closely with the assistant vice president of engineering and cross-functional leaders to support program execution and long-term growth. Barnum will also manage staffing alignment across programs, mentor technical leads and ensure teams deliver on schedule, within budget and with strong technical performance.
"Anthony brings deep expertise in systems engineering and a strong track record leading complex programs," said Kevin Hair, president and CEO. "His leadership will help strengthen our engineering capabilities and support continued growth across our programs."
Barnum has more than 20 years of experience leading systems engineering across complex, multi‑disciplinary programs. His background includes requirements development, system architecture, integration, and verification & validation, supported by strong technical planning and risk management. He also brings substantial engineering program management expertise in resource planning, budgeting, and scheduling and earned value management. Most recently, he served as lead systems engineer and engineering program manager, guiding teams of over 50 engineers through high‑visibility development and test efforts.
Barnum holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Alfred University and a bachelor's degree in physics from Le Moyne College. He joined SRC in 2011
SRC, Inc. (@SRCDefense), a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across a family of companies, SRC applies bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible® for the challenges faced by America and its allies.
Since 1957, SRC's commitment to the customer and the best solution — not the bottom line — has remained a core value that guides its efforts. This passion for quality carries through to the technologies the company invents and manufactures, the laboratories and facilities it builds, the people they hire, and communities where they work. Today, more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals work together at SRC to protect people, the environment and our way of life.