Srimal W. Choi

About Srimal W. Choi

I’ve spent more than 30 years leading science and technology programs that push the boundaries of what’s possible in space. From guiding pioneering missions for government and industry to solving complex technical and programmatic challenges, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, execution, and impact.As President of Starlight Innovations, I lead strategy, oversee business operations, and build trusted relationships with mission partners while empowering a talented team to deliver expert engineering, program leadership, and risk-informed planning. My approach draws on broad, multidimensional perspectives and deep technical insight to uncover solutions others might miss.I’m committed to advancing capabilities that matter—whether launching spacecraft, developing new space architectures, or shaping mission strategy. The goal is simple: deliver excellence in space exploration while creating lasting benefits here on Earth.

Experience

1. President

   Starlight Innovations Llc

   May 2024 — Present · Falls Church, VA, US

   As President of Starlight Innovations, oversees business execution, strategic planning, and customer engagement to advance the company’s mission of delivering pioneering space systems expertise. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results while addressing complex technical and programmatic challenges. Builds and sustains strong partnerships with U.S. Government agencies, FFRDCs, academia, industry contractors, and international organizations to drive innovation and success. Leverages deep technical expertise to create dynamic teams and deliver impactful outcomes that consistently exceed expectations for our customers and partners.

Education

• International Space University

  Space Studies Program

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  M.Eng., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Dual S.B., Physics and Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Spacecraft
• Information Assurance
• Government Contracting
• Requirements Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Dod
• Testing
• Management
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Systems Design
• Security Clearance
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Simulations
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• System Design
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Satellite
• Satellite Communications
• Defense
• Integration
• Engineering Management
• Proposal Writing
• Earned Value Management
• Space Systems
• Program Management
• Air Force
• System Architecture
• Configuration Management
• Project Management
• Requirements Analysis