Matthew Brandes

Matthew Brandes is an experienced professional in the aerospace sector, currently serving as the Director of Product at Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing since September 2024. Prior to this role, Matthew was a Technology Architect focused on Advanced Systems - Space Technology at In-Q-Tel from June 2022 to September 2024, where responsibilities included leading technical initiatives for space-focused investments. Previous positions include Deputy Program Manager and Principal Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman from September 2019 to June 2022, and Matthew also contributed to Baja SAE at Johns Hopkins University as Design Team Lead for Operations from April 2017 to June 2018. Matthew began a career at Allegion, PLC as a Senior Design Project Engineer in 2017. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration from The Johns Hopkins University.