Arman Hovakemian

Arman Hovakemian serves as Engineering and Test Office Director at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWC PHD 200), where he leads the technical evaluation and acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and electronic warfare systems for naval aviation platforms. In this role, he oversees the procurement of engineering services, test and evaluation capabilities, and advanced electronic assemblies that ensure the operational readiness and modernization of Navy aircraft and sensor systems. His portfolio includes complex acquisitions for avionics integration, cybersecurity-enabled communications hardware, and high-reliability electronic components, requiring rigorous technical validation and systems engineering oversight to meet stringent military performance standards. Hovakemian maintains strategic partnerships with leading defense contractors, most notably Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, which provide specialized engineering support, prototype development, and systems integration for high-priority naval programs. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical expertise in aerospace systems and electronic warfare, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract vehicles to ensure mission-critical deliverables meet exacting Navy specifications. His procurement strategy shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and schedule fidelity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing rapid fielding of advanced capabilities in support of fleet readiness. The technical domain of his acquisitions centers on aerospace engineering, electronic warfare subsystems, and mission-critical communications infrastructure. He routinely procures services related to electromagnetic compatibility testing, radar and signal processing integration, and ruggedized electronics manufacturing, requiring deep expertise in MIL-STD and DO-160 compliance. His work directly enables the sustainment and advancement of naval air superiority and electronic combat systems across the fleet.