Daniel Griffiths
Engineering and Technology Leader | Space & Satellite System Professional
The move
MoveYahsat → Space42
TitleVP Design and Systems Engineering → VP Solutions and Systems Integration
LocationAbu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE19.0
Total experience31.5 years
Space42 headcount501-1,000 employees
Space42 industrySpace Research and Technology
Space42 HQAbu Dhabi
Space42 typePrivately Held
Career arc
- VP Solutions and Systems IntegrationOct 2024 — Present
Space42· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - VP Design and Systems EngineeringApr 2020 — Sep 2024
Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Vice President/ Acting Director/ Head of Operations and MaintenanceJan 2015 — Apr 2020Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Network Engineering SpecialistMar 2013 — Jan 2015Yahsat· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Engineering ManagerApr 2007 — Mar 2013
Astrium Ltd· Portsmouth/ Abu Dhabi
- Engineering Manager - LandDec 2006 — Apr 2007
BAE Systems
- Engineering Manager/Senior Engineering Manager - NavalJun 2000 — Dec 2006
- Systems Engineering ManagerJun 1999 — Jun 2000
- Systems/Software EngineerOct 1994 — Jun 1999
Education
- UCLMSc · Systems Engineering2001 — 2004
- University of ExeterBSc Hons · Mathematical Statistics and Operational Research1991 — 1994
Top skills
Operations ManagementDefenseTechnical LeadershipC4ISR and Tactical Command & ControlProgram ManagementSubcontracts Management
About
+Technology and Engineering Executive with 30+ years of experience in Satellite Communications (SATCOM), C4ISR systems, and complex defense programs. + Proven record of delivering $100m+ projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving revenue performance exceeding $80m annually. + Successful technical lead on strategic bids for contracts up to $4b+ + Skilled in systems engineering, operations leadership, solutions integration, and contract negotiation. + Experienced in transforming engineering organizations and aligning technology with business growth.