U.S. Electrodynamics, Inc. Appoints Ben Pigsley as Head of Government Strategy
Brewster, WA – September 9, 2025 — U.S. Electrodynamics,Inc. (USEI), a leading provider of satellite and terrestrial ground network services, today announced the appointment of Ben Pigsley as Head of Government Strategy.
Pigsley brings over 30 years of experience in tactical and strategic long-haul communications, with an extensive background in designing,managing, and leading large-scale Department of Defense tactical networks.
Prior to joining USEI, Pigsley served at SES Space & Defense as Senior Vice President for US Government and earlier spent 15 years with DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), where he held the position of Vice President of Growth and Strategy.
Pigsley’s distinguished 21-year career in the United States Army included assignments as Satellite Manager for the Defense Information Systems Agency – Europe, Satellite Controller for the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and Lead Planner and Chief of Current Operations for the Joint Communications Support Element. He also served multiple deployments with United States Special Operations Forces, including two tours in combat areas of operation.
According to USEI CEO, Jim Veeder, “Having worked with Ben Pigsley for 15 years, I have seen what everyone who knows Ben has seen: his unwavering deep patriotic commitment and personal sacrifice to America’s strength and defense. Ben’s deep operational knowledge, leadership experience, and long record of service to both the Department of Defense and the satellite communications industry are invaluable assets for USEI. His expertise in building and managing large-scale tactical networks for the U.S.military aligns perfectly with USEI’s mission of providing secure, resilient,and high-performance communications infrastructure. Ben will continue to help strengthen America’s defenses while expanding our ability to deliver government-focused solutions across LEO, MEO, GEO, and beyond, while growing our partnerships within the defense community at a critical time of transformation.”
“I am honored to join USEI and help advance its legacy of trusted service to the US government, Allied governments, and defense customers around the world,” said Ben Pigsley. “USEI’s world-class teleports, innovative technologies, and international presence create a powerful foundation for supporting mission-critical operations and strengthens US and Allied security. I look forward to working with Jim, the leadership team, and our government partners to further expand USEI’s role in delivering secure and resilient connectivity solutions worldwide.”
About U.S. Electrodynamics, Inc.
Founded in 1985 by Jim Veeder, USEI is a leading provider of satellite communication technologies and advanced electronics solutions. With four decades of expertise in the field, USEI specializes in delivering high-performance RF and satellite communication systems for government, military, and commercial customers. USEI has long been a leader in government-backed R&D initiatives and is now driving advancements with a special focus on security, resilience, anti-jamming technology, and maximizing data bandwidth performance.
USEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in Brewster, WA USA.
For more information, visit https://www.usei-teleport.com or contact:
David Grooms
USEI Business Development Manager
Phone: +1 509-388-8718
Email: DGrooms@usei-teleport.com