Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)
Grant Childs is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in satellite technology. Currently serving as the Platform Data Handling Team Leader at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd since March 2010, Grant oversees a multi-disciplined team of 14 engineers focused on the design of next-generation onboard computers and platform data management systems for small satellites. Prior to this role, Grant held positions at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd as a Senior Design Engineer and Payload and Platform Interfaces Team Leader, demonstrating a progression in leadership responsibilities. Additional experience includes work as a Contract Design Engineer at EADS Astrium and as a Senior Design Engineer at Snell and Wilcox Ltd, alongside a foundational role as a Design Engineer at GEC Plessey Avionics.