Omid Nia

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ABOUT OMID NIA

Engineering Director | Satellite Ground Terminals | Regulatory & Certification Leader | RF Systems | Global SATCOM & TelecomGrowth-driven Engineering Director and Regulatory & Certification Leader with 17+ years of experience leading complex satellite ground terminal systems, RF engineering, integration, verification, regulatory compliance, and product certification programs across global telecommunications and SATCOM. Proven expertise in partner terminal certification, strategy, regulatory execution, and engineering leadership, delivering technically rigorous, schedule-driven, and cost-optimized solutions for mission-critical satellite communications products.As a business and partner-facing engineering leader, I am accountable for engineering costs, schedules, regulatory compliance, and technical performance across multi-product portfolios. I lead end-to-end certification strategies for satellite terminals and integrated communications systems, managing global regulatory approvals including FCC, ISED, CE, UKCA, RED, GCF, PTCRB, and carrier/operator acceptance, while driving engineering excellence, workforce planning, and technology roadmaps for current and next-generation satellite networks.Recognized for a strong work ethic and exceptional ability to manage high-complexity engineering programs, I serve as a Chief RF Test Engineer and Subject Matter Expert, architecting RF test strategies, OTA validation, and compliance frameworks to expand terminal qualification and integration capabilities. As an experienced Systems Design Engineer, I have led the development of advanced RF and satellite radio architectures, delivering high-performance, standards-compliant solutions tailored to demanding customer and regulatory requirements.As an engineering executive, I lead by example, fostering a culture of technical rigor, accountability, and innovation. My leadership strengths include organizational design, talent development, cross-functional collaboration, and multinational team leadership, enabling delivery of high-reliability satellite terminal products from concept through certification, production, and deployment.I excel at driving operational efficiency, certification velocity, and engineering process maturity through structured product development, Agile methodologies, and improvement, resulting in reduced time-to-market, lower certification risk, and improved product quality. I am widely recognized for building and motivating high-performing engineering and regulatory teams and for achieving strategic objectives through disciplined execution.