Imad Salha
About Imad Salha
Imad Salha serves as the Head of Actuation & Cockpit Controls at Supernal, where he has worked since 2021. He has a robust engineering background with experience at several leading aerospace companies, including Raytheon Technologies, BAE Systems, and Parker Aerospace.
Current Role at Supernal
Imad Salha serves as the Head of Actuation & Cockpit Controls at Supernal since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of innovative Electro-Mechanical Actuation and Cockpit Controls solutions. His work focuses on the new eVTOL fly-by-wire flight control system, where he directs the full development lifecycle of complex flight actuation and control systems.
Previous Experience at Raytheon Technologies
Before joining Supernal, Imad Salha worked at Raytheon Technologies as a Staff Systems Engineer and Cross Product Lead from 2020 to 2021. His role involved overseeing systems engineering projects and ensuring cross-product integration, contributing to the advancement of technology in the aerospace sector.
Career at BAE Systems
Imad Salha spent eight years at BAE Systems from 2001 to 2009 as a Senior Principal Engineering Project Manager. His focus was on Technology R&D and New Product Line Development, where he managed engineering projects that contributed to the company's innovation in defense and aerospace technologies.
Education and Academic Background
Imad Salha holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University, which he completed from 1994 to 1995. He also earned an Executive MBA from Friends University between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University, studying there from 1984 to 1989.
Expertise in Flight Control Systems
Imad Salha has extensive experience in directing the full development lifecycle of complex flight actuation and control systems. He has collaborated with both US and international customers and suppliers, integrating innovative solutions into engineering project strategies and execution.