Larry V.

About Larry V.

Accomplished Principal Engineer with over 40 years of expertise in satellite communications and aerospace engineering, specializing in satellite payloads, bus systems, RF engineering, and mission-critical SATCOM networks for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and allied military organizations.A recognized industry leader, I have successfully led end-to-end satellite system development, spanning GEO, MEO, and LEO architectures, with expertise in multi-orbit, multi-frequency SATCOM solutions. My technical proficiency includes digital beamforming, phased array antennas, spacecraft subsystems, link budgeting, and secure tactical communications.Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in business development, program execution, and engineering leadership, ensuring cost-effective and technically superior solutions that meet and exceed mission requirements. I have successfully authored winning proposals, shaped technical roadmaps, and collaborated with global aerospace leaders such as Thales, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and SES to drive innovation in protected and resilient military SATCOM architectures.I have also held senior leadership roles in government and commercial satellite enterprises, managing multinational teams across five countries, driving strategic growth, and bridging business needs with engineering solutions.Core Competencies Satellite Payload & Bus Engineering – Expertise in bus architectures, RF payloads, digital beamforming, and spacecraft subsystems Multi-Orbit SATCOM Solutions – Extensive experience in C, Ka, Ku, X, and L-band SATCOM networks across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations Protected Tactical SATCOM Global (PTS-G) – Architected next-generation secure military SATCOM solutions Business Development & Capture Strategy – Successfully led multimillion-dollar DoD, IC, and NATO proposal efforts Systems Engineering & Project Execution – Delivered end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless integration across space and ground segments Customer & Vendor Relations – Engaged with government agencies, aerospace primes, and commercial operators

Experience

1. Principal Engineer Systems Engineering

   SES Space & Defense

   Jul 2019 — Present · Reston, VA, US

   Lead satellite bus and payload system engineering efforts, including RF architecture, digital beamforming, and crosslink design.• Develop multi-orbit, software-defined satellite solutions integrating high-capacity, secure SATCOM for government and defense applications.• Interface with Thales, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman on next-gen satellite payload and spacecraft bus innovations.• Support PTS-G and military-grade SATCOM networks, optimizing security and interoperability with DoD requirements.

Education

• University of Santo Tomas

  BS, Electronics & Communication Engineering