Applied Science & Research
We use scientific investigation, modeling, experimentation, and signal characterization to help resolve difficult technical problems and inform development decisions.
Research · Development · Integration
Capabilities
FTKR combines applied science, systems engineering, and rigorous testing to meet demanding technical requirements.
Integrated expertise
Technical depth across the program lifecycle.
Our scientists, engineers, software specialists, technical operators, and program professionals work together to solve problems that span multiple disciplines.
We help customers evaluate technical options, develop and test prototypes, integrate systems, and support their operation in the field.
Areas of capability
Advanced Technology Development
We turn early concepts into demonstrators and prototype hardware and software, evaluating their readiness for operational use.
Systems Engineering & Integration
We define requirements and system architecture, integrate hardware and software, and manage interfaces and technical baselines as systems develop.
Technical Testing & Evaluation
We use instrumentation and data acquisition to measure system performance in environmental and acceptance testing, documenting results against customer requirements.
Specialized Program Support
Our technical specialists provide field evaluation, configuration management, and sustainment engineering to help customers keep systems operating throughout long-duration programs.
Program environments
Evaluation shaped by the operating environment.
We plan testing around the conditions in which a system will operate, using configuration control to keep results traceable to the system under evaluation. Our methods reflect applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
We support work as a technical prime, specialist subcontractor, or research partner. Manufacturing support is limited to prototype and low-rate needs that are integral to the technical scope.