Hector Huguet

About Hector Huguet

I am an executive leader operating at the intersection of advanced engineering, mission-critical communications, and strategic growth. I build and lead high-performing, multi-disciplinary organizations that transform breakthrough metamaterial and electronically steered antenna (ESA) technologies into scalable, fielded capabilities supporting national security and global commercial markets.My focus extends beyond product delivery to enterprise-level execution — aligning technology roadmaps, operational strategy, customer requirements, and revenue objectives. I drive full lifecycle ownership across advanced SATCOM and LTE ESA portfolios, from concept development and agile engineering through production scale-up, validation & verification, and global deployment.Partnering closely with senior leaders across the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and defense industry, I ensure our solutions directly enable next-generation warfighter and civil operations. I specialize in integrating high-throughput SATCOM-on-the-move systems into dynamic operational environments, accelerating the adoption of agile space capabilities that deliver measurable mission advantage.At the executive level, I focus on:• Scaling advanced technology portfolios into sustainable business lines• Building resilient engineering organizations that execute with speed and precision• Translating complex technical innovation into strategic growth and market differentiation• Delivering operational capability that strengthens national and commercial competitivenessI am passionate about turning emerging air, space and communications technologies into enterprise-level impact — driving growth, mission success, and long-term strategic advantage. Whatever it takes, let\'s go!

Experience

1. Director, Strategic Solutions - Air, Space & Intelligence

   Kymeta Corporation

   Jun 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Direct a multi-disciplined engineering team that executes the design, production, validation/verification test and world-wide fielding of novel highly agile metamaterial Electronincally Steered Antenna SATCOM systems.• Interfaces with key DoW, IC, and defense industry stakeholders, seamlessly integrates agile resilient space communications capabilities into dynamically contested multi-domain warfighter and civil operations. • Scale advanced technology portfolios into sustainable business lines.• Build resilient engineering organizations that execute with speed and precision. • Translate complex technical innovation into strategic growth and market differentiation.• Deliver operational capability that strengthens national and commercial competitiveness.

Education

• Colorado Christian University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Information Systems Management

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master’s Degree, Aeronautical Science, Space Studies

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Agile Leadership
• Mission Assurance
• Continuity of Operations
• Technical Writing
• System Optimization
• Space and Ground Systems
• Configuration Management
• Production Management
• Mission Operations & Engineering
• Strategic Road Mapping
• Verification and Validation (V&V)
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Instructor
• Data Presentation
• Flight Operations
• Intelligence Community
• User Engagement
• Environmental Analysis
• Space Launch
• Technical Training
• Data Centers
• Space Vehicle Engineering
• Contracts and Negotiation
• Risk Handling and Opportunity
• Business Operations
• Security
• Requirements Development
• On-Orbit Initialization and Checkout
• Test and Evaluation
• Technical Program Management
• Product Deployment
• Resiliency
• Anomaly Resolution
• Project Management
• Subsystem Expertise
• Concept of Operations
• Aerospace & Defense
• Program Scheduling
• Assembly, Integration and Test