Mr. Mitra started his career as an Engineer and a Boeing Program Manager at Safran and Snecma, where he worked on new electro-mechanical connector designs, fuel quantity indicator systems (FQIS) and in-flight entertainment systems for Boeing, Airbus and other commercial aerospace programs. While working at Safran, Mr. Mitra was also involved in the Boeing 787 Electrical Design team in Seattle, Washington, which was instrumental in developing the new electrical system for the Boeing 787 aircraft.