Maynard Porter is the Director of Government Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Solutions in the PNT Business Unit at Iridium. In this role, he is responsible for all business development activities for Government applications of Iridium PNT throughout U.S. and international markets. He has a proven track record with over 25 years of experience in program management, business development, proposal writing and capture, and corporate strategy. Maynard specializes in Government programs and pursuits for advanced technology solutions. 

Maynard joined Iridium in April 2024 through the acquisition of Satelles, which pioneered global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) PNT using the Iridium constellation. At Satelles, he was the Director for the National Defense and Security business unit. Prior to his role at Satelles, he worked for SAIC as a Space Acquisition Subject Matter Expert and served 20 years in the United States Air Force as an Acquisitions Officer. Maynard’s military career was primarily focused on acquisition programs and test organizations associated with electronic warfare and guidance, navigation, and control systems.

He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology.