Benjamin Ward

Benjamin Ward is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience in hardware and firmware development. Currently serving as a Senior Hardware Engineer at AirGarage since February 2025, Benjamin is also the Owner and Engineer at Copperforge, a company co-founded to support hardware-software product design for early-stage companies. With a background as a Freelance Electrical Engineer since January 2016, Benjamin has designed PCBs and embedded systems for various applications, including IoT devices and motor control systems. Previous roles include Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at Butlr, Firmware Engineer at Collins Aerospace, and Autonomy Engineer at Noblis, where contributions were made to cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous vehicles and blockchain applications. An alumnus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering, Benjamin possesses a strong foundation in electrical engineering, reflected in a diverse portfolio of engineering projects.