Samir Mehta is the President of Space & Mission Systems (SMS) and Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) at L3Harris Technologies Inc., leading two powerhouse divisions that deliver cutting-edge solutions for space superiority, resilient communications, and electronic warfare capabilities critical to U.S. national security. With more than 25 years in the aerospace and defense sector, Mehta has built a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership in high-stakes programs. He assumed his current role in 2022, overseeing businesses that generate billions in annual revenue and employ thousands of engineers advancing technologies for the U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, and joint forces. Prior to L3Harris, Mehta served as Vice President and General Manager of Space at L3 Technologies, where he expanded the portfolio in satellite systems, optical payloads, and mission operations, culminating in key contributions to the merger with Harris Corporation in 2019. His earlier roles included leadership positions at Lockheed Martin, managing programs like the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), and at BAE Systems, driving innovations in tactical communications and spectrum management. Under Mehta's tenure at L3Harris, SMS and CSD have secured landmark contracts, such as the Enterprise Space Battle Management Command & Control and TSM-8 waveforms, while achieving double-digit growth through resilient architectures and AI-enabled spectrum dominance. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, Mehta is a recognized industry leader for fostering public-private partnerships and navigating contested environments to ensure technological edge for warfighters.