Expertise to Take You There

The experience and capabilities to take you where your mission leads.

We bring deep domain expertise to lead applied research and development, advanced technology, test and evaluation, and mission support programs to enable next-generation air and space systems.

Amber Chang-Armstrong, Chief Engineer, SLD 45/SE

“[ARCTOS] has continued to be dependable, trustworthy,
and mission-focused. They provide excellent capabilities at a competitive price and were always receptive to incorporating new technologies into their daily practices and to modifying their processes to meet emerging trends.”

Structures and Materials

Expertise in advanced materials, materials processing, structural integrity, and novel aerostructures for faster speeds, enhanced survivability, and longer service life.

  • High-Temperature Materials
  • Aerothermomechanical Modeling
  • Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
  • Multifunctional Material Systems
  • Advanced Non-Destructive Inspection
Aerospace Systems AARM System

Propulsion and Flight

Expertise in aircraft propulsion, hybrid power, thermal management, and controls to enable new capabilities for crewed aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and air-launched weapons.

  • Advanced Concept Assessments
  • Air-Breathing Engine Optimization
  • Propulsion-Power-Thermal Analysis
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Research and Test Facility Management

Sensors & Electronics

Expertise in modeling, characterization, and fabrication of electronic, optoelectronic, photonic, and quantum materials and device technologies for ISR and electronic warfare applications.

  • High-Power and Agile Frequency Materials
  • Electronics Reliability in Harsh Environments
  • Multiscale Materials and Device Modeling
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization
  • Device Fabrication Cleanroom Management

Biotechnology Systems

Expertise and facilities for the development, testing, assessment, and transition of emerging biomaterials and biomanufacturing technologies for defense and civil use cases.

  • Lab Analysis of Biological Products
  • Field Testing of Bio-Enhanced Structures
  • Microbiology and Fermentation Methods
  • Chemical/Biological Agent Mitigation
  • Techno-Economic Analysis for Dual Use

Advanced Manufacturing

Expertise, facilities, and specialized equipment to develop, demonstrate, and commercialize manufacturing, maintenance, and repair technologies for aerospace and defense use.

  • Metal and Polymer Additive Manufacturing
  • Industrial Process Monitoring and Control
  • Integrated Robotics and Automation
  • Applied Augmented and Virtual Reality
  • Sensor-Based Predictive Analytics
manufacturing equipment in a lab

Aerospace Risk & Safety

Ground and flight safety analysis enabled by high fidelity modeling and practical experimentation, including accurate collision avoidance, vehicle risk assessments, and material hazard analysis.

  • Fast-Running Model Development
  • Validation of Physics-Based Models
  • Debris and Explosive Risk Modeling
  • Prediction of Weapons Effects
  • Software Development and Deployment

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