MEET THE TEAM
In 2023 Serenity Space Technologies was founded by Jeffrey Hopkins and Tyler Beach.
Serenity Space Technologies has made it our company mission to provide end-to-end support to help companies take on the challenges of space and achieve mission success in the final frontier.
Jeffrey Hopkins: Founder and Chief Strategist
Jeffrey Hopkins is the President and Managing Partner of Serenity Space Technologies LLC. He has a broad background in engineering and physics. His experience includes systems engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering, propulsion engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and cybersecurity. With over a decade of leadership in spacecraft development and roles as Chief Engineer on major NASA programs, Mr. Hopkins has driven innovative advancements in space exploration. A Penn State graduate with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, he has also led pioneering research in RF propulsion technologies. His expertise positions Serenity Space Technologies as a leader in next-generation space solutions.
Mr. Hopkins’s career highlights include serving as Chief Engineer for two NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) lunar lander programs, managing over $300 million in contract awards. He has also contributed to the development of fission surface power systems, bi-propellant and xenon electric thrusters, and thermal and propulsion subsystems for spacecraft. His work spans spacecraft integration, testing, and mission design, with extensive experience in component trade studies and analysis, enabling breakthrough achievements in the space industry.
Glenn Beach: Managing Partner and Acting CEO
Mr. Glenn Beach is a Managing Partner and the Acting Chief Executive Officer at Serenity Space Technologies. He brings over 48 years of experience in engineering, product development, and business management. Much of his career has been devoted to the design and deployment of advanced and innovative system products for national defense applications. He has led the development of complex surveillance systems and platforms integrating radar, electro-optic (EO), and other electronic payloads for use by the United States Government and allied foreign governments. Mr. Beach has earned a reputation for forming high-performing engineering teams and advancing technology in support of critical defense needs.
He holds several patents, including for the mobile VLF strategic communications system used for submarine communications by France, Germany, and the United States. This system was developed to provide essential communication capability supporting naval operations. Mr. Beach is also credited with the development of an advanced expendable decoy system employing an EO/EM tow tether for U.S. fighter aircraft, a highly classified program for over two decades that contributed to protecting aircraft from ground-to-air missile threats. His career spans extensive experience in systems creation and design, including mechanical, aerodynamic, and electrical engineering, as well as product introduction and deployment of complex systems.
Mr. Beach has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in London, Frankfurt, and Berlin, where he managed technology transfer initiatives and led aerospace development efforts. His career includes successful collaboration with foreign government agencies, direct engagement with international customers, and a deep understanding of the cultural and operational complexities involved in international business, technology partnerships, and defense program development.
Tyler Beach: Lead Mechanical Engineer and Co-founder
Tyler Beach serves as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for Serenity Space Technologies LLC, where he oversees the mechanical design and analysis of small spacecraft components and systems. With expertise in 3D modeling, structural design and analysis, thermal analysis, and component selection, Mr. Beach is integral to the development of Serenity's cutting-edge space technologies. His responsibilities also include harness and wiring design for power and data systems, as well as integration of spacecraft components.
Mr. Beach's experience spans designing avionics enclosures for small spacecraft and providing analysis for Xenon-Electric Thrusters, focusing on propellant phase control in space. Early in his career, he worked on high-altitude gimbal systems and electro-optical infrared payloads, gaining expertise in structural systems and harness design. A Mechanical Engineering graduate, Mr. Beach has over six years of hands-on experience in spacecraft systems, from designing complex harnesses to engineering structures for advanced space applications, with a focus on feasibility and innovation.
Warren James: Senior Systems Architect
Warren James brings over five decades of experience in spacecraft and mission design, specializing in launch vehicle systems engineering, trajectory analysis, and mission architecture. His career spans a wide range of projects, including expendable and reusable launch vehicles, Earth-orbiting satellites, interplanetary spacecraft, CubeSats, piloted spacecraft, space stations, Lunar landers and orbiters, and piloted interplanetary missions.
At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mr. James contributed to mission design and systems engineering for Galileo, Magellan, and Mars Rover Sample Return (MRSR) missions. At Northrop Grumman, he led mission analysis for the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) and Altair Lunar lander, performing system sizing, trajectory design, and requirements analysis. His role at Masten Space Systems included developing conceptual designs for Lunar spacecraft, proposal writing for NASA’s CLPS CP-11 and CP-12 missions, and creating analysis tools for system design, including payload operation planning and power/data management.
Mr. James has also served as a Technical Fellow and Space System Architect at Astrobotic Technology, where he led the design of Lunar spacecraft for NASA’s CLPS program, including a lander for extended operations in Lunar polar regions (Task Order 19C) and a lander for delivering NASA’s VIPER rover (Task Order 20A). As Chief Technical Officer at V Infinity Research, he co-investigated a NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) study on asteroid mining, designed a solar thermal propulsion system, and developed Lunar transportation concepts using rotating tether technology.
Throughout his career, Mr. James has contributed to system-level innovations in spacecraft and launch vehicle design, interplanetary mission planning, and advanced space transportation concepts. His work continues to support the development of cost-effective and high-performance solutions for space exploration.
Paul Zibaila: Mission Operations Systems Engineer
Mr. Zibaila has served as a systems engineer for commercial satellite and aerospace projects, where he defined and documented interface requirements, led systems-level testing, and supported mission architecture planning. His background also includes roles as a software QA lead, business analyst, and technical instructor, with expertise in requirements traceability, verification planning, and integration support.
Mr. Zibaila previously contributed to achieving FDA 510(k) clearance for the Spinal Acoustics VStaar Adjuster System, working closely with engineering and regulatory teams on quality, testing, and verification protocols. In the nuclear energy sector, he supported control system modeling, post-accident monitoring test planning, and simulator validation for power plant systems. His technical experience also includes high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software testing, and mathematical modeling for complex electro-mechanical systems.
He is experienced with mission operations software including Open MCT, COSMOS, and Yamcs, as well as ground systems and telemetry database management using SQL Server and MySQL. Mr. Zibaila has operated across Windows, Unix, and Linux environments and brings a practical, systems-focused approach to operational readiness and flight support.
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