Division Director Named at Rockwell’s Rocketdyne

Barry J. Waldman, 46, was appointed division director for advanced programs at Rockwell International’s Rocketdyne division in Canoga Park.

He replaces Michael L. Skolnick, 46, who was named vice president for advanced programs and applications for Rockwell North American Space Operations Strategic Defense Center in El Segundo.

Waldman, previously director of laser programs for Rocketdyne, will work on projects such as the space-based missile defense system known as the Strategic Defense Initiative, or “Star Wars.”