Array Labs promotes Josh Etkind to Chief Engineer
15 FOMOArray Labs promoted Josh Etkind, previously its lead Systems Engineer, to Chief Engineer. He will lead technical execution as the company prepares its first radar satellite, Syl, for launch. His previous experience includes NASA and Space Force missions, including the Landsat satellite program and Dream Chaser. The appointment reflects the company's increased emphasis on engineering execution and flight readiness following its January financing.
Why it matters
The appointment strengthens technical leadership at a critical stage between radar development and the first orbital demonstration. Successful delivery of Syl will be an important validation of Array's distributed radar roadmap.
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Array Labs Appoints Josh Etkind as Chief EngineerArray Labs promoted Josh Etkind to Chief Engineer, placing him in charge of technical execution as the company prepares its first radar satellite, Syl, for launch. Etkind previously served as the company's lead Systems Engineer and had experience on NASA and Space Force missions, including Landsat 7, 8, and 9 and the Dream Chaser orbital space plane. The company said it was targeting the first satellite launch within the following 12 months. The appointment followed the closing of its $20 million Series A financing in January.
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