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Congressman Jake Auchincloss Tours QinetiQ US Franklin, MA Facility

26/01/2023

QinetiQ US was proud to host Congressman Jake Auchincloss, Representative from the Massachusetts 4th District, at our Franklin, MA facility. Having served as Vice-Chair of the Financial Services Committee and a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Auchincloss is particularly interested in advanced technology as it relates to building and sustaining both infrastructure and jobs.

Congressman Jake Auchincloss Tours QinetiQ US Franklin, MA Facility

A Marine veteran, Congressman Auchincloss is also focused on supporting our servicemen and women. QinetiQ US has a long history of mission fulfillment and military readiness in support of the warfighter and first responders, and the Congressman was able to engage with our team in areas including autonomous robotics systems, surveillance and reconnaissance, armor and survivability, and railway automation.

As an advocate for economic development in the 4th District, the Congressman is passionate about technology and job growth in the area he represents. QinetiQ US is growing, and is adding to its already strong presence in Franklin and other Massachusetts offices. By creating high quality, highly technical career paths QinetiQ not only retains the best and the brightest talent but also contributes to the economic stability of the communities in which it operates.

“It’s an exciting time to be growing a highly technical business in Massachusetts,” said Dan Deguire, Vice President of Land Systems for QinetiQ US. “We offer products and services that directly impact the mission operations of federal government agencies and first responders, protecting the lives of our national service personnel and first responders. It was an honor to host Congressman Auchincloss and share information that helps us all be more effective and more responsive.”

Working to keep advanced technology and manufacturing in the U.S., the Congressman is making it a priority to tour local businesses that exemplify innovation and focus on growth. Not only did the QinetiQ team demonstrate autonomous robotics and reconnaissance specialties, they also focused on plans for growth and sustainability.