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Defense Contractor Engineering Partner

We are an ITAR Registered manufacturer, ISO-9001:2015 QMS, ISO-27001:2013 Information Security, and JCP Certified organization.

Sigma Design provides a variety of services for the aerospace industry with a focus on engineering, building, and testing for air and spacecraft. As a defense contractor engineering partner, we support clients who need extra engineering expertise or bandwidth to tackle challenges in atmospheric and space flight projects, including the following:

  • Aerospace & defense quality assurance    
  • Aerospace defense metrology services
  • Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
  • Defense aerospace automation systems
  • Defense component qualification testing        
  • Defense systems engineering support
  • DoD aerospace project support        

Defense-grade Systems for Space & Autonomous Operations

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Engineering and Automation Support for Aerospace

We provide secure defense aerospace design services and defense-compliant manufacturing services to companies to support the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and their partner organizations. Our expertise spans autonomous systems, satellite technologies, and mission-assured engineering solutions, following regulatory aerospace protocols.

Sigma Design supports the development of uncrewed autonomous vehicles and delivers aerospace automation systems, specialized tooling, and ancillary product solutions—from design and fabrication to installation. Having built over 10,000 manufacturing tools, we help our clients enhance reliability, streamline production, and reduce failure rates.

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Advanced Test Lab Capabilities

Sigma Design’s in-house test lab utilizes high-precision instrumentation and advanced data acquisition to capture critical performance data for defense component qualification testing:

  • Temperature & Strain Measurement
  • High-Speed Data Acquisition (Hundreds of Channels)
  • Thermal Imaging & Pressure Sensors
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Validation
  • Aerospace failure mode analysis for defense / Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Compliance & Certifications

At Sigma Design, ITAR compliance is integral to our process. With 30+ years of experience, we safeguard sensitive projects from concept to completion—delivering secure, reliable engineering solutions you can trust.

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited (Mechanical) – Cert. #6427.01
  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certified – High-quality process standards
  • ITAR-Registered Aerospace Services – Aligned with U.S. export regulations
  • MIL-STD Testing – Military-grade reliability
  • CMMC – Cybersecurity compliance and security protocols


Sigma Design delivers aerospace defense contractor support and testing tailored to your needs. Our in-house team of engineers, machinists, and technicians ensures your products meet strict aerospace standards. We're ready to support your project with custom teams and solutions.

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