Bill Gattle is the Chief Executive Officer of LightRidge Solutions, a space and
defense technology company that specializes in high-performance space and
air collectors and sensors as well as artificial intelligence and machine
learning. He brings over three decades of experience in the space, airborne,
and intelligence markets, driving innovation and change to help national
security customers solve their most challenging problems.
Previously, Bill was President of Space Systems for L3Harris Technologies’
Space & Airborne Systems segment. He was responsible for the business
strategy, financial performance, and successful execution of all programs
within the space systems sector. Prior to leading Space Systems, he was
President for Harris Corporation’s Space and Intelligence Systems segment
until the company’s merger with L3 Technologies. In this role, Bill covered an
extensive portfolio of collection solutions in the intelligence community, air and
space surveillance, small satellites, electronic warfare, wireless solutions and
C4I systems.
Bill holds a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Florida and serves on UF’s Dean’s Advisory
Board, and has served on the Space Foundation Board. He has been a
member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the National Space
Council.