Brad Appel

Brad Appel is currently the Chief Engineer at Ursa Major. Prior to this, they were a Principal Development Engineer at Ursa Major Technologies from April 2018 to August 2019. Brad was also a Manager, Propulsion Engineering at Space Exploration Technologies from May 2016 to March 2018 and a Lead Propulsion Engineer from June 2015 to May 2016. Additionally, they were a Propulsion Development Engineer at Space Exploration Technologies from June 2012 to June 2015 and an Intern at Space Exploration Technologies from January 2010 to August 2010.

Brad Appel started their educational career at Purdue University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Brad then attended Texas A&M University, where they completed a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering.

Brad Appel reports to Joe Laurienti, Founder & CEO. Brad Appel works with Nick Doucette - COO, Sarah Ramuta - General Counsel, and Chip Niemann - CFO.