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EECL has recently been awarded a 1.5 million contract from the European Space Agency (ESA). Under the terms of the agreement, EECL will deliver ground support equipment (GSE) alongside environmental and space-qualification testing for a next-generation digital satellite payload. Pavels expertise will play a central role in ensuring the successful rollout of this strategically important programme.
EECL has also successfully completed a three-year contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to deliver six mmWave low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for the ESA HydroGNSS climate change mission, awarded under the ESA SME programme.
As well as overseeing major contracts such as these, Pavel has already made a significant impact across the business. He was instrumental in helping EECL achieve ISO 9001 certification, which the company successfully completed in December 2025, further reinforcing EECLs commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in the aerospace and SatComs industries.
Im delighted to be joining EECL at such an exciting time in its journey, commented Pavel Valousek of EECL. The company has built a credible reputation in recent years and Im excited about what lies ahead.
We are delighted to welcome Pavel to the team, said Dr Ben Kieniewicz, Founder and CEO of EECL. His leadership, technical depth, and systems-level experience will be key as EECL continues to scale its capabilities and deliver products for increasingly complex space missions.
EECL has a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to world-renowned organisations with demanding test requirements, ranging from space payloads to industrial automated test systems. EECL is also recognised as one of the few companies with specialist expertise in V-band technologies, an increasingly important area for next-generation satellite communications.
European Engineering Consultancy Ltd (EECL), a precision engineering company specialising in bespoke RF and microwave subsystems for space and industry, has been awarded ISO 9001 accreditation for the provision of electronic and wireless solutions, including consultancy services. This certification reinforces the companys commitment to delivering high-reliability engineering essential to mission-critical aerospace and defence programmes.
This achievement marks another milestone in what has been a standout year for EECL. The company has launched a new portfolio of off-the-shelf test and measurement products for V- and W-band applications, expanded its production and test facilities, and was the featured company in the December edition of South Central Space Spotlightu, highlighting its contributions to the UK satellite communications industry. EECL also successfully completed a three-year contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to deliver six microwave low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) for the ESA HydroGNSS climate change mission, awarded under the European Space Agency (ESA) SME programme. The LNAs were launched on 2nd December from NASA facilities.
Receiving ISO certification and being commended by the European Space Agency for our involvement in the Lunar Pathfinder Mission is a tremendous achievement for the entire team,
said Ben Kieniewicz, CEO of EECL. Being part of a project that sends hardware we built ourselves to the Moon is an incredibly special moment and reinforces EECLs commitment to pushing technological boundaries and supports our journey from start-up to scale-up.
EECL has a proven track record of delivering mission-critical solutions to world-renowned organisations with demanding test and operational requirements. Its work spans advanced space payloads, industrial automated test systems, and bespoke technology developments for the European Space Agency, OneWeb, and the University of Surrey Institute for Communication Systems.
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