The People Behind JKG

Our Team

Seasoned engineers with a track record of delivering complex systems on the most demanding programmes.

Meet the Team

Deep expertise across systems engineering, architecture, and verification — backed by delivery on major defence and industrial programmes.

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Joe Galvin

Co-Founder & Principal Systems Engineer

MEng (hons) · CEng · MIMechE · MINCOSE · Six Sigma Green Belt

Before his engineering career, Joe served in 2 Squadron RAF Regiment and 23 SAS(R), operating across multiple theatres around the world. That experience shaped the discipline and calm under pressure he now brings to complex engineering delivery. With over 15 years of systems engineering across defence, maritime, and automotive sectors, Joe has led engineering on some of the most demanding programmes in the UK. His expertise spans requirements engineering, system architecture, verification and validation, and simulation. He has been principal systems engineer on sonar and radar test systems, led V&V for major defence programmes, and has deep experience with DOORS, SysML, and Model-Based Systems Engineering. He has also delivered training and process improvement across multiple organisations.

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Karen Galvin

Co-Founder

Karen co-founded JKG Engineering Consultants and manages the business side that keeps our engineering delivery running smoothly. Her work ensures our clients get the attention and support they need, every time.