Test and Facility

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Testing complex systems in extreme conditions, whether it’s high-pressure sub-sea environments, rotorcraft corrosion, splashdown scenarios, or propulsion systems, requires reliable, purpose-engineered equipment. Poorly designed test rigs lead to inaccurate data, program delays, and increased costs.

We deliver end-to-end design and optimization of specialized test equipment and facility infrastructure tailored to harsh-environment and high-performance programs. With senior mechanical engineering experience supporting real-world aerospace and undersea platforms at Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney, EDF, Inc., and Structural Composites, we design test solutions that work the first time and deliver accurate, repeatable results.

• Ensure accurate simulation of real-world operating conditions (depth, thermal shock, corrosion, dynamic loads)
• Reduce program risk and avoid costly redesigns during qualification
• Accelerate test schedules with reliable, easy-to-use rigs and handling systems
• Improve data quality and traceability for compliance and certification
• Optimize facility layout and infrastructure for long-term efficiency

We provide comprehensive support from initial concept through final deployment and commissioning:

• Specialized Test Rig Design Custom rigs for propulsion testing, corrosion evaluation, splashdown simulation, and environmental stress screening
• Handling Systems Dynamic delivery systems, towed array handling equipment, and heavy-lift or precision positioning solutions
• Sub-Sea and Harsh Environment Equipment Oil-filled modules, deep-sea rated      enclosures, and pressure-tested platforms
• Waterproofing & Environmental Test Protocols Development of splashdown, thermal shock, and waterproofing procedures
• Facility Infrastructure Design Test cell layout, structural supports, utility integration, and safety systems
• End-to-End Project Support Concept development, detailed design (SolidWorks/CREO/ NX), analysis, fabrication oversight, installation, and validation 

All designs emphasize practicality, safety, maintainability, and compliance with aerospace and defense standards.

Our test equipment expertise comes directly from hands-on programs:

• Lockheed Martin  Designed thin-line towed array handling systems for Columbia-class submarines, waterproofing test procedures for ORION Space Capsule PDU boxes (simulating splashdown and thermal shock), and oil-filled power modules rated for 20,000 ft depth.
• EDF, Inc.  Led test rig development for CH-53K rotorcraft corrosion susceptibility evaluation and designed test equipment and facility infrastructure for international and domestic propulsion and aerospace customers.
• Structural Composites, Inc.  Oversaw advanced materials laboratory and developed operations and business protocols

These projects involved tight collaboration with cross-functional teams and delivered solutions that met aggressive performance and schedule requirements.

Whether you need a single custom test rig, complete facility infrastructure upgrades, or expert support for an upcoming qualification program, we can help you design equipment that performs under real-world conditions.