Ben is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Quantum Space LLC, a commercial space company dedicated to advancing humanity’s journey to the stars - focused on safe, reliable and efficient space travel further from earth. 
Prior to Quantum, Ben served as Vice President Engineering for IBX - an innovation and investment firm. 

In 2018 he served as Director Civil Space Policy for the National Space Council, Executive Office of the President. 

Ben worked at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for 22 years, his final role being Chief of Exploration and In-Space Services Division. He was lead materials engineer on the last three Hubble Servicing Missions.