Joseph Philip Loftus, Jr. is a distinguished figure whose career has been marked by significant contributions to the United States Air Force and NASA. Before his tenure at NASA, Loftus served in the Air Force, where he honed his skills in technical and systems engineering. His military service laid a strong foundation for his later work in the civilian space sector. Transitioning from the Air Force to NASA, Loftus brought with him a wealth of experience and expertise. At NASA, he was a part of the Systems Engineering Division and the Space & Life Sciences Directorate.