About Us
At Réaltra, we deliver high-performance electronic units and avionics systems for the world’s leading space companies. We’re an Irish company dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing cost-effective space electronics using cutting-edge technologies.
From ruggedizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology to creating custom avionics for Agency missions, we tailor our products to our customers’ needs. We also offer licensing of our IP to share our pioneering technological concepts with organisations outside the space industry.
Institutional Missions
Custom & COTS Electronics
IP Licensing
We are excited to work with incredible customers and collaborators from around Ireland, Europe, and the rest of the world. Our technology has been used on Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launchers, with our specialized independent video telemetry system capturing the iconic photos of the James Webb Space Telescope as it separated from the launch vehicle.
Réaltra was founded in 2017 as a division of Realtime Technologies Ltd., which holds AS9100 Rev D. & ISO13485-2016 Quality Accreditations.
Curious about our name? Réaltra is the Irish word for Galaxy.
Our People
Our agile and passionate team of industry experts are engineering tomorrow’s space revolution
Paul has more than 20 years in financial, management and strategic leadership roles across transport, manufacturing and technology industries. He has ensured the growth of the four companies in the Realtime group, and he drives the strategic direction of Réaltra.
Diarmuid is a co-founder and CTO of Réaltra who has more than 30 years’ experience as a technical creative force responsible for the development of commercially successful innovative electronic systems for the aerospace and space sector.
Danny is a co-founder and CCO of Réaltra who has more than 30 years’ experience in both technical and business development roles in the space sector. He is responsible for the commercial strategy and growth of the company as well as the primary interface with customers.
Paddy is a co-founder of Réaltra, a division of Realtime Technologies Ltd. that he founded in 1996. He has more than 40 years’ leadership experience in the global electronics sector in both multi-national and small company environments.
Joe Hogan is the Chair of the Réaltra Board. He is a Founder of Openet and is the Networks CTO at Amdocs. Joe is an entrepreneur who has been involved with the software industry all of his career and is an active startup investor/advisor in the Irish Technology sector.
Michael is responsible for the management of all engineering activities in Réaltra. He has more than 40 years’ experience in the space sector and other industries, including Maynooth University and the ESA technical centre at ESTEC, working on space instrumentation projects.
Dr Ronan Wall has over 20 years’ experience in delivering space programmes and proposals for SME, Prime Contractor, National Agency and Academic organisations at mission, satellite and subsystem levels. Ronan is also an Adjunct Professor at UCD’s Centre for Space Research where he lectures on the MSc in Space Science and Technology.
Jonathan holds a masters degree in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering from the Queens University Belfast. He worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake research and development at Thales as a graduate engineer followed by a role in Ford Motor Company as electronics project engineer.
Eibhlin’s background is in physics technology. She is also a graduate of the MSc in Space Science and Technology from UCD. Her focus in Réaltra is the manufacture and testing of space hardware. Her projects range from ground support equipment to deep space projects.
Aaron’s background is in experimental physics with an MSc in Space Science and Technology from UCD. His focus in Réaltra is on evaluation and qualification of projects including human spaceflight, launchers & space science.
Peter’s background is in experimental physics with technology and an MSc in Space Science and Technology from UCD. His focus in Réaltra is on the development of test systems for the system engineering of new space products.
Carlos holds a MSc in Space Techniques and Instrumentation. He has experience in projects related to electronics design and communication systems architecture, as well as data processing and RF systems simulation.
Andrew is a DCU Physics and Astronomy Graduate and has an MSc in Space Engineering from the University of Surrey. His focus at Réaltra is on ensuring our products are delivered safely, effectively with the highest quality.
James’ background is in experimental physics with technology and an MSc in Space Science and Technology from UCD. His focus in Réaltra is on developing flight and ground software.
Daniel is a Mechatronic Engineering Graduate from Dublin City University, experienced in Mechanical & Electronic Design, Systems Testing & Software development.
Norah holds a PhD in aeronautical engineering and has industrial experience from Bell Labs and Boeing. She is a bioastronautics researcher at IIAS and is assigned to a research spaceflight with Virgin Galactic in 2026/2027.
Leslie graduated with a BSc in Electronics and Communications Engineering and is experienced in Hardware, PCB Design Layout in R&D, Automotive and Manufacturing Industry. Leslie works as an Electronic Systems Engineer in Realtra.
Assembly, integration and test Engineer with over five years of experience working in the space sector, with a focus on nanosatellite engineering activities. MSc graduate from UCD. Jack’s role in Réaltra is systems engineer.
Jake’s background is in Electronic Engineering with Communications and is a ME student in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University. His focus in Réaltra is in electronic design, software development, systems testing and AI.
Pranav is a MSc student in Space Science and Technology at UCD. He has experience in software infrastructure maintenance, and worked on projects related to electrical and electronics design, and systems engineering.
Cathal’s background is in product design with a focus on mechanical systems. After graduating from Technological University Dublin, he developed his marine robotics thesis into a startup specialising in autonomous systems for environmental monitoring. At Réaltra, he works as a Mechanical Systems Engineer, focusing on mechanical design and test engineering.
Sandra has an M.Eng.Sc. in electronic engineering from UCD, and more than 25 years of experience in delivering space payload and terrestrial hardware from requirements development through assembly, integration, and verification to EIDP and post-delivery; in Canada, Germany, and Ireland.
Elston is a military veteran with 10 years of experience in managing advanced aircraft and complex systems, ensuring quality in the Indian Air Force. Elston is eager to apply his skills and experience to the Product Assurance team at Réaltra. Elston holds an MTech in Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) and a Bachelors in Electronics and communication, is committed to ensuring the highest standards of product quality and safety.
Enya is a BSc mechanical engineering student at Fontys. At Réaltra she is working in mechanical systems engineering, with a focus on CAD modeling and design.