with Automated Aperture and Focal Distance Control

Revolutionizing Night Vision Clarity

At Rose Branch, we're at the forefront of active focusing innovation, currently in the research phase.

We're integrating modern camera sensor and actuator tech into night vision goggles, with multiple test beds validating our solutions. Our dedicated teams are crafting product designs en route to prototype development, shaping the future of active focusing in night vision technology.

Meet the Team

  • Blake Rosengren

    CEO

    Blake brings 15+ years of experience across aerospace mechanism and electric vehicle engineering. He is currently the General Manager at Space Vector and responsible for all of Space Vector’s private and public defense contracts. He is actively serving the likes of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy and more.

    Blake’s impact can be seen across programs such as the Minuteman III ICBM FT3, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), APL Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan, ExoMars, Iridium NEXT satellites, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and other sensitive programs. Relentless in precision, reliability and cost-efficiency, Blake has proven to bring emerging products forward with a hands-on approach. Blake is well aware of the freedom and entrepreneurial opportunity this country grants him. As an American Patriot, his selected line of work with Prime and DoD subcontract management honors his privilege as an American. Blake has active security clearance and is dedicated to advancing the capacities of our country’s defense systems.

    Through Rose Branch LLC, Blake aims to advance our night vision capabilities and perpetually solve critical problems for aerospace and defense in the years ahead. His operational excellence and quality standards are non-negotiable.

  • Kyle Hickey

    CTO

    Kyle brings 23+ years of experience across space vehicle mechanism engineering, electric vehicle systems, motor design and optical engineering at executor and executive levels. He has been part of multiple successful disruptive startup companies and is currently the VP, Engineering at Machina Labs, a startup using AI and Robotics to advance the manufacturing industry. Kyle is responsible for bringing large complex engineering programs to reality and is experienced with scaling volume manufacturing. He has been actively engaged with clients like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, SpaceX and many others on complex mission critical applications.

    Kyle’s impact can be seen across industries from the 2003 Mars Exploration Rovers to some of the world's largest electric vehicles at Sandvik. Kyle has a demonstrated track-record of creating scalable, dependable technologies for aerospace, defense and mining industries. With a passion for R&D, Kyle is focused on disruptive technologies and is known as innovative, hard working and keen on reliable technology, Kyle brings new technical solutions to scaled production with ingenuity and rigor

    Through Rose Branch LLC, he aims to collaborate with his trusted partner, Blake Rosengren, in advancing night vision capabilities. His commitment is steadfast in solving for the immediate and future hurdles of our country’s aerospace and defense systems.