Hamed Khalkhaki

President,

Swift Engineering

Hamed Khalkhali is the President of Swift Engineering, a premier product development company with over three decades of experience in unmanned systems, robotics, autonomy, and advanced composites. With more than 25 years in the industry, Hamed brings a unique blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and leadership excellence.

His background includes over 12 years of system-level design expertise, particularly in fly-by-wire flight control systems with FDAL-A safety requirements. Hamed has led multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, AI, and manufacturing functions, guiding complex projects from concept through production.

Passionate about collaboration and continuous improvement, Hamed integrates design and manufacturing early in the process to ensure innovation is both cutting-edge and practical. His leadership is marked by a focus on building high-performance teams, optimizing product development, and delivering forward-thinking solutions across aerospace and autonomous technologies.

Under his direction, Swift Engineering continues to lead in developing next-generation systems that are shaping the future of mobility and defense.