DAN KNIGHT
VP, Sensors and Data Integration
Dan leads the ground sensor and platform engineering portfolio at Orion Space Solutions. In this capacity, he heads the development of new electromagnetic sensor technologies and the modernization of legacy sensors as well as leading platform engineering[JB1] efforts, which provides cutting-edge compute architecture and capacity for scientific models and satellite programs. He is also responsible for supporting data platform requirements for sensors and other capabilities in addition to the delivery of operational decision support.
Dan graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and holds master’s degrees from the Naval Post-Graduate School of International Graduate Studies in national security studies and from the University of LaVerne in organizational management. During his 28-year career in the Air Force, he held a variety of roles involving plans, political-military affairs, force support, communications, logistics, contracting and security at base level, headquarters and combatant command level.