Dirk Wallinger
Founder and CEO of York Space Systems, which he founded in 2012.
Dirk Wallinger founded York Space Systems in 2012 to build mission-critical spacecraft at scale, faster and at lower cost, and remains its Chief Executive Officer through the company's January 2026 NYSE listing (ticker YSS). York's IPO prospectus describes a founder-led management team under Wallinger and, as of September 30, 2025, more than 670 employees, of whom roughly 341 hold security clearances. Wallinger filed a Schedule 13G as a 5%+ holder post-IPO.
Overview
- Role
- Founder & CEO, York Space Systems
- Based in
- Greenwood Village, CO
- Prior experience
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Frequently asked
- Who is Dirk Wallinger?
- Dirk Wallinger founded York Space Systems in 2012 to build mission-critical spacecraft at scale, faster and at lower cost, and remains its Chief Executive Officer through the company's January 2026 NYSE listing (ticker YSS). York's IPO prospectus describes a founder-led management team under Wallinger and, as of September 30, 2025, more than 670 employees, of whom roughly 341 hold security clearances. Wallinger filed a Schedule 13G as a 5%+ holder post-IPO.
- What is Dirk Wallinger's role?
- Dirk Wallinger is Founder & CEO, York Space Systems, based in Greenwood Village, CO.
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York Space Systems was founded in 2012 by CEO Dirk Wallinger; the prospectus describes a founder-led management team led by Wallinger
SEC EDGAR: York Space Systems Inc. Form 424B4 (IPO prospectus)Verified2026-01-30