ORBION’S ENGINEERS HAVE BUILT SPACE HARDWARE THAT HAS FLOWN TO EVERY CORNER OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM. THESE ARE OUR MISSIONS.

Brad’s two decades in the space field and many professional awards recognize his research contributions in propulsion. He holds a Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, has served on numerous NASA, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community advisory panels, and has published more than 100 papers on space propulsion systems. Brad is a past recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award from President George W. Bush “for innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology, and for the exceptional potential to shape the future.” In 2002, Brad founded Aerophysics Inc. This closely held company has delivered intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions to government customers from multiple agencies. He is currently principal investigator on three satellite missions.

Jason Sommmerville integrates his expertise from multiple technology sectors to drive Orbion’s vision for space products. He has been designing, analyzing, and optimizing in-space propulsion and control systems for more than a decade. He is an expert in components and architectures for traditional, micro-, and nanosatellites, with particular focus on Hall-effect thrusters. Jason has designed and built hardware and software for systems across a wide range of applications from satellite instruments to automotive components. Much of this work was done as founder of UPVI LLC, a National Instruments Alliance Partner. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Rob Washeleski directs space component architecture design, reliability assessment, quality assurance, and spacecraft integration for Orbion products. Prior to joining Orbion Rob was a Member of the Technical Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he provided specialized support to Lincoln Laboratory’s space control mission, including system architecture studies, development of satellite propulsion systems (gaseous chemical, solid rocket, and electromagnetic), and satellite integration and test support. Rob’s diverse experience spans the space development lifecycle from component- and vehicle-level environmental testing to launch range interface, fueling, and launch vehicle integration of small satellite systems.

Jorge Ramos leads Orbion’s financial strategy, capital planning, and business operations. He brings extensive experience in automotive, medical devices, and office furniture industries, with expertise spanning financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, ERP and HRIS implementation, and private equity integration. Prior to joining Orbion, Jorge held senior finance leadership roles where he guided high-performing teams through acquisitions, system integrations, and operational transformations.

Larry Bates oversees manufacturing operations at Orbion, leading production strategy, process optimization, and the scaling of high-volume spacecraft propulsion systems. He brings extensive experience in advanced manufacturing environments, with a background that spans precision engineering, supply chain management, and lean process implementation. At Orbion, Larry focuses on building efficient, high-reliability production systems that meet the demanding quality standards of the space industry while driving continuous improvement across the organization.