THE VICTORIA DEFENSE TEAM

ANDREW ANZE URSIC

Co-Founder & CEO

Multidisciplinary engineer and entrepreneur with a strong foundation in plasma physics and nuclear diagnostics. Experienced at guiding projects from initial concept to full realization, combining technical expertise with a hands‑on, results‑driven approach. First person at Penn State to achieve nuclear fusion with a custom Inertial Electrostatic Confinement fusion device. Prior to founding Victoria Defense, he spent 17 months as an R&D S&E Electrical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories.

DR. SVEN G. BILÉN

Co-Founder & Lead, Space Systems Engineering

Aerospace engineer with over three decades of experience designing, building, and fielding innovative systems for harsh and demanding environments. He employs a systems design approach to ensure mission success, translating early-stage needs into verified requirements and validated deployed systems. Since 2000, Sven has been on faculty at Penn State where he is professor of engineering design, electrical engineering, and aerospace engineering, reflecting his belief that innovation happens at the interfaces of disciplines.