David Toth, who serves as the lead of digital engineering at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, has received the Department of the Navy’s Superior Civilian Service Award.
Toth is the second-highest ranking civilian to be awarded by the Navy. He has served in a variety of roles, including as the division’s chief engineer, as well as the model-based systems engineering lead for the Naval Sea Systems Command. He has also served as the Navy’s mission engineering representative to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Toth’s contributions to the Navy’s digital transformation efforts have been instrumental in guiding the development of a comprehensive digital strategy that has included workforce training and mentorship. Since implementing model-based systems engineering at the division in 2019, 15 projects have been completed that are using the method to stay at the forefront of technology.
The award was presented by the Navy’s chief engineer.
Toth will be officially presented with the award at a command event this summer.
“In a nearly four-decade Navy career aiding the warfighter at NUWC Division Newport, Toth has been an innovative thinker with an eye toward future capabilities and processes,” the award states.
“Toth has set a high bar for the Navy’s digital transformation of systems engineering and mission engineering,” the award states. “In recent years he has put his vision into action and applied his expertise in MBSE to ensure that Division Newport engineers remain at the forefront of innovation. His efforts have had a profound impact and will continue to influence programs for generations to come.”
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