Northrop Grumman Corporation has promoted Bruce Easterson to director of the Nimitz-class and Enterprise aircraft carrier reactor plant planning yard for its Newport News sector. In his new position, Easterson will be responsible for nuclear and propulsion plant engineering and design services in support of these ships. He will also be responsible for the engineering services provided by the Standard Navy Valve Yard. His organization serves as the Navy’s design agent for the reactor plants in these ships, supporting the fleet and shipyards as they operate and maintain them. Easterson reports to Mike Shawcross, vice president of the CVN 21 program at Northrop Grumman Newport News.