Jason Wilden brings deep expertise in advanced communications, networking, and software-defined systems.
Fuse announced today that it has expanded its engineering leadership team with the appointment of Jason Wilden as Director of Engineering and Technology. In this role, Wilden will help advance the company’s technology strategy and accelerate the development of resilient, mission-focused systems. He brings extensive expertise in designing and integrating complex solutions in communications, networking, and software-defined systems, with a focus on addressing technical challenges in dynamic and contested environments.
“Today’s battlefield is faster-moving and more complex than ever, with stakes that have never been higher,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “Jason will help our team ensure that Fuse remains at the forefront of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies to redefine tactical edge networking solutions for our warfighters.”
In his role, Wilden will guide Fuse’s engineering strategy, technology vision, and thought leadership. He will lead independent research and development (IR&D) investments, oversee advanced technologies, and provide mentorship to engineers, helping Fuse deliver cutting-edge capabilities to its customers.
Prior to joining Fuse, Wilden served as a Technical Fellow with Cubic Corporation and was with L3Harris before that. Over more than 20 years in the industry, he has led and contributed to cutting-edge work across wireless communications, resilient networking, and cyber-integrated system architectures. An active thought leader, he regularly shares insights on emerging technologies, modular and open systems, and the evolution of modern defense and aerospace platforms.
Wilden holds bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University and Computer Science from Oregon State University, and a master’s in Architecture-based Enterprise Systems Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. He actively participates in IEEE and other industry organizations.
About Fuse Integration
Fuse Integration is a warfighter-focused, non-traditional engineering firm that designs, prototypes and rapidly fields tactical edge networking solutions for defense customers in the United States and allied nations. The company’s airborne and maritime gateway systems and virtualized network architectures are operational today, enabling real-time data sharing across air, land and sea environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business headquartered in San Diego with a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com
