Daniel Martin MEng MIET

Kleos Space SA Principal Systems Engineer

2018-11 to present

Lead position managing a team of System Engineers, where I support aspects of mission management, operations, and planning for growth of the spacecraft constellation. My responsibilities include sub-system and mission level modelling and simulation, supplier selection, contract negotiations, system integration, regulatory compliance and payload capture optimisation.

I develop internal process automation activities for software development toolchains, including the coding, testing, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining of software and associated server infrastructure.

Additionally, I regularly contribute to improving the company Quality System, including the authoring, approving and executing of company processes and procedures. I have a keen interest in configuration management and help to ensure a consistent and reliable working method across company disciplines.

Kleos Space Sarl Principal Electronics Engineer

2017-09 to 2018-11

Responsible for the design, development and testing of electronic and software systems required for manufacturing of large structures in-space, and selection of suitable spacecraft components for the Kleos Scouting Missions.

Magna Parva Ltd Principal Systems Engineer

2020-12 to 2021-09

Senior role where I supported a team of Engineers to ensure the continued development space hardware, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), instrument calibration and advised on commercial exploitation of space technologies.

Magna Parva Ltd Advanced Design & Development Engineer

2011-09 to 2020-12

Starting as a graduate engineer, I quickly progressed in both Design & Development activities at Magna Parva. I supported projects developing space hardware, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), instrument calibration and performed commercial exploitation of space technologies. I've supported many projects including the design, development, simulation and testing of electronics and software systems. These projects include manipulation of propulsion for microgravity applications, removal of Martian dust from solar panels, non-pyrotechnic release mechanisms, automated biomedical sample preparation systems, and high power ultrasonic tooling for drilling & beverage can production.

St John Ambulance Event Communications Officer

2017-02 to present

Currently in post as a volunteer Event Communication Officer where I'm responsible for ensuring safe, legal and effective use of communication equipment used in operations throughout the district of Leicestershire and Rutland. I attend events for the delivery of medical assistance as a Advanced First Aider or support the communications at the event by operating in the medical control room. Additionally, I deliver training of communication equipment to all skill levels within the organisation.

St John Ambulance Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster & Logistics

2007-09 to 2011-07

I joined St John Ambulance as a volunteer First Aider while at the University of Surrey. In addition to providing medical assistance at events, I supported the local unit with administrative tasks in my role as Secretary, Treasurer, and Webmaster. In my final year at the University I became responsible for the logistics and resilience of the unit. The logistics role required sufficient equipment to be available for staff during routine events and planning for abnormal major incidents situations at the University in coordination with the local hospital.