Array Labs Appoints Josh Etkind as Chief Engineer

PALO ALTO, Calif. - April 8, 2026 –We are excited to announce the promotion of Josh Etkind to Chief Engineer. Josh brings deep technical expertise and a proven track record of leadership, having previously served as lead Systems Engineer at Array.

As Chief Engineer, Josh will lead Array Labs' technical execution as the company prepares for the launch of its first radar satellite, Syl, in the next 12 months.

“Watching this technology come to life, and hearing the demand from customers, is proof that we're onto something real. I'm excited to help lead this team as we prepare for launch,” said Josh Etkind, Chief Engineer at Array Labs.

Prior to Array Labs, Josh worked on NASA and Space Force missions, including Landsat 7, 8, and 9 and the Dream Chaser orbital space plane, before making the leap into the emerging world of new space startups.

“We deeply believe in trusting and empowering people who take ownership, push the company forward, and make everyone around them better. I couldn't be more excited to see Josh step into this role as we continue to scale the organization and take on new challenges,” said Andrew Peterson, founder and CEO of Array Labs.

Josh’s appointment comes on the heels of our $20 million Series A funding round, which closed in January 2026, and reflects our commitment to building a world-class engineering team.