Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Aerospace Engineering Solutions in Greenbelt, MD
Founded in April 2003, AK Aerospace Technology has built a reputation as a trusted partner in aerospace engineering solutions. Our team comprises experts with over two decades of experience in electrical, system, and software engineering for NASA and commercial satellite projects. We specialize in designing and testing avionics systems, including command and data handling, power systems, and radiation-hardened electronics. Our engineers have contributed to flagship missions like the James Webb Space Telescope, WFIRST, and ICESat-2, delivering critical components such as focal plane electronics and solid-state recorders. We provide technical consultation for complex design challenges, technology assessments, and recovery plans for space and ground hardware.Our expertise in FPGA design, SpaceWire protocols, and EMI/EMC compliance ensures robust solutions for demanding environments. With a legacy dating back to 1995 through our predecessor AK Systems, we combine deep experience with innovation to support cutting-edge aerospace advancements. Our focus on rigorous engineering practices and customer collaboration has made us a key contributor to NASAs most ambitious missions. We pride ourselves on solving technologically challenging problems while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability. Our work spans the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to integration and testing, ensuring mission success for our clients.
Services
Satellite Avionics Design
FPGA Development
Radiation-Hardened Electronics
Command and Data Handling
SpaceWire Protocol Systems
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in NASA satellite avionics design.
- Our team specializes in radiation-hardened electronics for space environments.
- We provide FPGA design and verification for mission-critical systems.
- Our engineers lead technology assessments for complex aerospace projects.
- We support full lifecycle development from concept to testing.
Services
Satellite Avionics Design
We design and develop advanced avionics systems for satellites, including command and data handling, power systems, and pyrotechnic control electronics. Our solutions ensure reliable performance in extreme space environments. Our team supports full lifecycle development from conceptual design to integration and testing.
FPGA Development
Our FPGA design and verification services enable high-performance digital signal processing for space missions. We implement custom algorithms for radiation-hardened systems, ensuring mission-critical reliability. Applications include spaceborne digital back-end processors and real-time data analysis for scientific instruments.
Radiation-Hardened Electronics
We specialize in radiation-hardened electronics that withstand harsh space environments. Our designs mitigate single-event effects and total ionizing dose impacts. Services include analysis, component selection, and testing to ensure long-term reliability for deep-space and Earth-orbiting missions.
Command and Data Handling
Our command and data handling solutions manage spacecraft operations and instrument data flow. We develop fault-tolerant architectures and implement protocols like SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553. These systems ensure seamless communication between spacecraft components and ground stations.
SpaceWire Protocol Systems
We implement SpaceWire protocols for high-speed data transfer in spacecraft systems. Our expertise includes designing flight and ground systems that meet ECSS standards. These solutions enable efficient data routing between instruments, processors, and storage units in complex missions.
Questions
What aerospace engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in satellite avionics design, FPGA development, radiation-hardened electronics, command and data handling systems, and SpaceWire protocol implementations for space missions.
Which major space missions have you contributed to?
We've supported NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, WFIRST, ICESat-2, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Hubble Space Telescope projects with critical electronics components.
Do you provide radiation-hardened electronics design?
Yes, we design radiation-hardened systems that withstand extreme space environments, including mitigation for single-event effects and total ionizing dose impacts.
What FPGA development capabilities do you offer?
We provide full FPGA design and verification services for space applications, including custom algorithms for digital signal processing and real-time data analysis.
How does your company support spacecraft testing?
We conduct comprehensive testing of avionics systems, including EMI/EMC compliance, thermal vacuum testing, and functional validation of flight and ground hardware.
