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#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Makenzie Harbron
At Precise, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Through our #PeopleOfPrecise series, we’re highlighting the talented professionals whose expertise, dedication, and passion help drive our mission forward.
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Makenzie Harbron.
As a member of our Electromagnetic Warfare team, Makenzie plays a key role in helping projects move from planning to execution. Her responsibilities span coordinating schedules across teams, developing requirements, supporting project approvals, and helping resolve challenges that arise throughout the development process.
Because every project is at a different stage, no two days look exactly alike.
“Every day is a different adventure,” Makenzie says. “The team continues to work toward a completed product, and it’s exciting to be part of that process.”
What energizes her most about working in Electromagnetic Warfare is the fast-paced nature of the field. As technologies evolve and new threats emerge, teams must continuously adapt and innovate to stay ahead.
“The threats out there are always revolving, and it’s exciting trying to keep up with the latest technology.”
Among the many areas that support EW missions, Makenzie finds engineering especially rewarding. She enjoys working alongside technical teams and leadership to address current challenges, develop solutions, and help deliver enhanced capabilities to the warfighter.
“It allows us to tackle current problems and figure out how to get updated capabilities out to the warfighter.”
For Makenzie, collaboration is one of the most important factors behind mission success. Whether working with local teammates or connecting with colleagues across the country, she has seen firsthand how diverse expertise and shared problem-solving help teams overcome obstacles and keep projects moving forward.
That collaborative approach extends throughout Precise and strengthens our ability to support customers with innovative, mission-focused solutions.
To stay adaptable in an ever-changing environment, Makenzie’s team embraces agile processes and works closely with leadership to evaluate priorities, respond to emerging needs, and continuously improve.
Her commitment to teamwork, innovation, and supporting the mission reflects the values that make Precise successful.
Thank you, Makenzie, for everything you do. We’re grateful to have you on the team and proud to feature you in this month’s #PeopleOfPrecise spotlight.
Precise Systems Welcomes Dave Kuhlman as Subject Matter Expert in Electromagnetic Warfare, Crane Division
LEXINGTON PARK, MD — May 13, 2026 — Precise Systems, Inc., a leading provider of innovative solutions supporting the warfighter, is pleased to announce that Dave Kuhlman has joined the company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) within its Crane Division.
Mr. Kuhlman brings decades of distinguished experience in electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations, and defense systems leadership, most recently serving in senior leadership roles at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. His extensive background in managing complex EW programs, guiding technical strategy, and leading large multidisciplinary teams strengthens Precise Systems’ ability to deliver advanced capabilities in support of national defense priorities.
In his prior role as Spectrum Department Deputy Department Manager at NSWC Crane, Mr. Kuhlman provided strategic direction for EW operations and contributed to the overall technical strategy for Crane’s EW capabilities. Over the course of his career, he has led organizations of up to 310 government personnel and 150 contractors work years, managed annual budgets exceeding $100 million, and directed operations across the full lifecycle of advanced electronic attack and spectrum systems.
Mr. Kuhlman also served as Division Manager for the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division (AEASD) for over a decade, where he was responsible for strategic planning, engineering operations, and execution of programs generating more than $90 million in annual revenue. His leadership supported the development and sustainment of critical systems, including next-generation jamming technologies and legacy electronic warfare platforms.
“Dave’s depth of experience and proven leadership in electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations make him an exceptional addition to our team,” said Melissa Klingle, Senior Vice President, Crane Division. “His insight will be instrumental as we continue to advance mission-critical capabilities and support the evolving needs of the warfighter.”
Throughout his career, Mr. Kuhlman has led significant initiatives in workforce development, advanced R&D expansion, and fleet support programs, while driving innovation across electronic warfare engineering and testing environments. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Evansville, and maintains an active Top Secret security clearance.
In his new role at Precise Systems, Mr. Kuhlman will provide technical leadership and advisory support across EW programs, helping to shape strategy, enhance capabilities, and deliver integrated solutions aligned with the company’s commitment to Put People First and Delight the Customer.
About Precise Systems:
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.