Ronald Murata is a recognized expert in reactor design and has worked with leading corporations in the defense, nuclear and aerospace industries, including Lockheed Martin, Martin Marietta, and General Electric.
He led key industry studies on nuclear reactor design, radiation shielding, and reactor control systems for aerospace missions. At Lockheed Martin, he oversaw the development of the nuclear energy system for the Jupiter Ice Moons Orbiter mission. At Martin Marietta Corp., he spearheaded the design of the space power reactor, the design and manufacture of test fuel components, and the development of advanced reactor concepts, such as the low power reactor for space-based radar application. At General Electric, he led GE's engineering team in the core design and safety analyses for GE's power reactors and liaised with the U.S. Department of Energy on fuel and materials testing.