Jessica Hulsey
Position: Director of Government Services
Company: Xona Space Systems
Professional Background
Jessica Hulsey currently serves as the Director of Government Services at Xona Space Systems, a company pioneering in the development of high-performance satellite navigation and timing systems from Low Earth Orbit (LEO). She is instrumental in managing government relations and services within Xona Space Systems, aligning the company’s strategic objectives with national security and public sector requirements.
Experience and Achievements
Jessica's professional portfolio is extensive, boasting over 19 years of experience in systems engineering, project management, and software product commercialization:
- Previous Roles: Prior to her tenure at Xona Space Systems, Jessica worked across various sectors, including geospatial intelligence where she developed software for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and supported combatant command stakeholders.
- Strategic Contributions: As a strategic consultant in business and corporate development, she has been pivotal for early-stage startups in the Geospatial and New Space markets. Her expertise includes advocating for the adoption of OGC standards for data transmission and developing strategies for cloud-hosted geospatial software.
- Product Leadership: She directed product strategies for commercial product lines, emphasizing modernization and cloud integration of geospatial intelligence software.
Key Projects and Collaborations
Jessica has been at the forefront of significant collaborative efforts:
- Lockheed Martin Partnership: Played a central role in the collaboration between Xona Space Systems and Lockheed Martin to enhance the PULSAR™ navigation service by integrating military-grade security features. This collaboration aims to secure navigation signals crucial for mission-critical applications.
- Technology Innovations: Her contributions include certifying advanced technologies like Spirent's SimXona to augment PNT resiliency.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Professional Interests and Involvement
Jessica describes herself as an Emerging Technology Enthusiast and is passionate about remote sensing and geospatial analytics. She continues to engage in volunteer leadership with Team Rubicon USA, utilizing her expertise in commercial and open source GEOINT data to aid disaster response efforts.
Additional Information
- Location: Based out of El Segundo, California, USA.
- Contact Information: Email - [jessica@xonaspace.com](mailto:jessica@xonaspace.com).
- LinkedIn Profile: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahulsey).
Summary
Jessica Hulsey's extensive background in systems engineering and project management, combined with her strategic leadership in geospatial intelligence, positions her as a key asset at Xona Space Systems. Her role in advancing satellite navigation technologies and collaborations with entities like Lockheed Martin highlights her influence and commitment to innovation in navigation systems. Her participation in both commercial advancements and national security initiatives underscores the importance of her contributions to Xona Space Systems and the broader sector.
