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Matt Magaña is the president of Space, Defense & National Security at Voyager Technologies. He plays a critical role in enhancing Voyager’s efforts to support space defense and national security programs for the U.S. government and its allies. Previously, Magaña served as the president and CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies, where he spearheaded innovative spacecraft and component solutions that expanded access to space. His leadership reduced barriers to entry into the space economy, delivering thousands of spacecraft and components for cutting-edge commercial and government space missions. Prior to BCT, Magaña served as vice president of Space Systems at RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies), There he was responsible for overseeing a diverse billion-dollar portfolio of advanced technologies, including electro-optical, infrared, laser and radar systems critical to defense and space operations. Magaña's career focus is helping to shape the aerospace and defense sector, working with customers across civil space, the Department of Defense, Intelligence Agencies and commercial and international markets.
Matt Magaña is the President, Defense & National Security at Voyager. Magaña brings a strong background in strategic leadership and team development to Voyager, and will play a critical role in enhancing Voyager’s efforts to support the U.S. government and its allies' national security programs. Voyager provides advanced defense solutions, including solid propulsion systems, SIGINT capabilities, and mission-proven technologies such as the ProtonX-Box™ avionics platform, high-performance image processing computers, star trackers, space cameras, optical communications, and agile radios. Recently, the company was selected by Lockheed Martin to deliver the upper stage subsystem propulsion for the Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor, and also entered an agreement with Palantir Technologies to explore the use of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities to support national security interests in space.
• Oversaw all BCT business operations, profit & loss, program execution, and strategic planning for the company. • Led the development of small satellite components, spacecraft, and mission operations support for global government and commercial customers. • Achieved significant revenue growth through successful program execution and strategic planning efforts.
Matt Magaña is vice president of Space Systems, a mission area of Space & C2 Systems at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, a business of Raytheon Technologies. He is responsible for Space Systems’ strategy, financial performance and program execution. The Space Systems mission area provides complete earth observation, weather, geospatial, space protection and intelligence solutions from advanced sensors and payloads to ground processing and information analytics.
Matt Magaña the Deputy of Space Systems, a mission area within Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems. As the leader of Space Systems, Magana oversees all programs, developing organization’s vision, strategy and plans. Space Systems is a global leader for space-enabled information solutions for defense, civil and commercial applications. Key technologies include electro-optical, infrared and radar-based payloads systems. Programs include the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite, Space Tracking and Surveillance System sensors, advanced missile warning technology and space control.
• Led the delivery of critical weapon systems across the nuclear triad and ICBM programs at Raytheon. • Developed Precision Strategic Hard Guidance, power, and Navigation Systems for strategic strike business.
• Led all Missile and Space Defense programs at Raytheon, overseeing key technologies like electro-optical, infrared, and radar-based payloads systems. • Managed a portfolio of programs including Next Gen OPiR, MEO TCD, LEO Missile warning, and other advanced missile warning technology programs. • Developed vision, strategy, and plans for Space Systems strategic missile defense business.