In addition to being a general aviation pilot, Douglas Terrier is the Chief Technologist at NASA Headquarters, serving as the senior leader of the office. Terrier is the agency's principal advisor and advocate on NASA technology policy and programs, helping plot the strategic direction of the agency's space technology program. Previously Terrier worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston. Prior to joining NASA, Terrier worked at Lockheed Martin, helping design the F-35 aircraft.