Summary
Raymond Valdes is a seasoned systems engineering leader, currently Director of Systems Engineering - Satcom at ThinKom Solutions, where he oversees controls, SATCOM and high-power microwave (HPM) systems, and IVV teams. With over 12 years in the field, he drives end-to-end program delivery for complex aerospace and communications platforms. His previous roles at Panasonic Avionics and FLIR Systems span systems engineering and technical program management, where he built and guided cross-functional teams to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering from UC Irvine, grounding his leadership in rigorous engineering fundamentals. Based in the United States, he is known for converting diverse requirements into auditable, production-ready systems while aligning technical vision with customer needs.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering at University of California, Santa Barbara
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering at University of California, Irvine
English, Spanish