ERIC D. RUCKER JR.

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I’m Eric D. , a strategic technical leader who blends business development, program management, and deep defense acquisition/test expertise to deliver mission outcomes and grow innovative teams.

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I’m Eric D. Rucker Jr., a strategic technical leader who blends business development, program management, and deep defense acquisition/test expertise to deliver mission outcomes and grow innovative teams. Across Air Force acquisition leadership and multinational defense technology programs, I’ve managed complex stakeholders, built resilient execution plans, and consistently driven measurable growth—while staying focused on policy, schedule, and technical excellence.

In parallel, I’m the Founder and CEO of Unknown Music Productions, where I lead executive strategy, operations, and finance, and I develop proposals for NASA, the US Air Force, DARPA, and the Navy. I also direct creative content spanning music, art, and video production—bringing the same discipline I use in government and engineering to storytelling, production, and customer-ready deliverables.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 6

This project comprises the use of several different audio and visual programs including Logic Audio, Protools, Adobe Premiere, Revid, and Youtube to create an informative and entertaining creation. I incorporated remixes of several online videos. The addition of slideshows and information utilized Adobe Premiere. The audio background song is an original creation by me using Logic and Protools.

  • AI Engineer
  • Art Director
  • Audio Engineer
  • +2

This project comprises the use of several different audio and visual programs including Logic Audio, Protools, Adobe Premiere, Revid, and Youtube to create an informative and entertaining creation. I incorporated remixes of several online videos. The addition of slideshows and information utilized Adobe Premiere. The audio background song is an original creation by me using Logic and Protools.

  • AI Engineer
  • Art Director
  • Audio Engineer
  • +2

This project comprises the use of several different audio and visual programs including Logic Audio, Protools, Adobe Premiere, Revid, and Youtube to create an informative and entertaining creation. I incorporated remixes of several online videos. The addition of slideshows and information utilized Adobe Premiere. The audio background song is an original creation by me using Logic and Protools.

  • AI Engineer
  • Art Director
  • Audio Engineer
  • +2

This project comprises the use of several different audio and visual programs including Logic Audio, Protools, Adobe Premiere, Revid, and Youtube to create an informative and entertaining creation. I incorporated remixes of several online videos. The addition of slideshows and information utilized Adobe Premiere. The audio background song is an original creation by me using Logic and Protools.

  • AI Engineer
  • Art Director
  • Audio Engineer
  • +2

This project comprises the use of several different audio and visual programs including Logic Audio, Protools, Adobe Premiere, Revid, and Youtube to create an informative and entertaining creation. I incorporated remixes of several online videos. The addition of slideshows and information utilized Adobe Premiere. The audio background song is an original creation by me using Logic and Protools.

  • AI Engineer
  • Art Director
  • Audio Engineer
  • +2

Work experience· 20 roles

Senior Director, Space Programs · MTSIDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Subject matter expert in program management and acquisition support with an operational and technical focus; aligns USAF/USSF initiatives to deliver first-of-a-kind space capabilities; responsible for space hardware/software integration and cross-organization collaboration.

Senior Director, Space Programs · MTSIDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Subject matter expert in program management and acquisition support with an operational and technical focus. Deep understanding of USAF and USSF initiatives enabling delivery of first-of-its-kind space capabilities. Experienced with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software. Focal leader to advance SSC coordination with leaders.

Director, Airborne Systems · Mercury SystemsDec 2022 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Leads airborne systems business for a multinational defense contractor (275+ STEM employees); driven 20% annual revenue growth; coordinated 14 proposals and 4 new product designs within one year; oversees 5 prime and 12 subcontracts and drives strategy for electronics, mission computing, and data storage solutions.

Director, Airborne Systems · Mercury SystemsDec 2022 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Chief Executive Officer & Founder · Unknown Music Productions, Inc.Jul 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Founder & Chief Executive Officer · RAGE InnovationsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Founder & Chief Executive Officer · RAGE InnovationsJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Acquisition PM Specialist · US Air Force HQDec 2017 – Oct 2025 · 7 yrs 11 mos

Education· 24

Executive Mergers & Acquisitions · Columbia University2023
Public Policy & Administration · Northwestern University2010 – 2012
Flight Test Engineering · USAF Test Pilot School2006
Information Systems Management · University of Nevada2000 – 2001

Certifications and awards· 13

Project Management Professional (PMP)2020 – 2025
Program Management, Level III2009
Test & Evaluation, Level III2009
System Program Research & Development Engineering, Level III2007

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