About Us
Meet the team behind Space Machines Company and learn about our mission to revolutionise space infrastructure.
Our mission is to safeguard space for everyone.
Our Values
Build to Dream
We build the future we dream - relentlessly testing, building, and learning, fueled by our knowledge and resourcefulness, to make it a reality.
Fearless
We don't just talk the talk; we move forward with courage and boldness - breaking things, fixing problems, challenging the status quo, and owning our decisions. Fear has no hold on us.
Find the Future
We crave knowledge, pursuing it with insatiable wonder and curiosity. We understand learning from failure and unwavering determination is needed to achieve the impossible.
Forged as One
We are an inseparable team, drawing strength from our collective resolve. We nurture ideas, support one another with unwavering trust and respect, and face all challenges as a single, formidable unit.
Humble Zeal
We embody steadfast grit in our pursuit of every mission, balanced by an openness to continual learning and improvement.
Starry-Eyed
We embrace our connection with space, love working with space nuts, and are committed to our role in executing successful missions.
Our Team
We're a diverse collective of aerospace engineers, software developers, and space policy experts united by a shared vision for space sustainability. Our leadership team brings experience from defence, commercial space, and academic research sectors, creating a unique blend of practical knowledge and innovative thinking. We value collaboration across disciplines and maintain strong partnerships with international allies and commercial operators to enhance space resilience.
Engineering & Mission Team
Mathew Bricalli
Lead - Propulsion
Will Chien
Staff Engineer - GNC
Rajiv Dhinakaran
Lead - Command and Data Handling
Mac Harwood
Staff Engineer - Flight Software
Mick Heywood
Chief Engineer - Solstice OS
Paul Hilton
Engineering Program Manager
Edmund Jones
Structures and Thermal Lead
Andrew Jones
Staff Engineer - Thermal
Max Mammone
Principal Structures Engineer
Kenny Ng
Staff Engineer - Manufacturing
Nhat Nguyen
Mission Manager
Saloni Parekh
Engineer - Propulsion
Matthew Said
Junior Engineer, Avionics
Jakob Tonnaer Lewis
Flight Software Engineer
Operations Team
Lauren C.
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Adam Landis
Marketing Manager
Peter Williams
Sales Director
Join Our Team
We're always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about space and innovation. Check out our open positions and become part of our mission.