Business Details
23 Years
experience
Innovative Aerospace Engineering Solutions
At Nextgen Aeronautics, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge aerospace engineering solutions to military and commercial clients. Since our founding in 2003, we have completed over 200 projects spanning UAV design, wind tunnel modeling, composite repair, and advanced sensor systems. Our team of seasoned engineers and scientists brings deep expertise in finite element analysis, aeroelasticity, and CFD to develop innovative concepts from initial design through fabrication and testing. We maintain ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, ensuring rigorous quality control across all operations. Our capabilities include prototyping hypersonic structures, integrating secure wireless sensors, and producing flight vehicles for DARPA, the U.S. military, and major defense contractors.We prioritize continuous improvement through automated computation techniques that enhance accuracy while reducing analysis time. Our commitment to safety, quality, and integrity drives every project, whether developing morphing aircraft technologies or creating wearable performance monitoring systems for warfighters. With facilities in St. George, Utah, we combine advanced manufacturing with decades of technical experience to solve complex aerospace challenges.
Services
UAV Design
Wind Tunnel Modeling
Composite Repair
Sensor Integration
Hypersonic Structures
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have completed 200+ aerospace engineering projects since 2003
- Our team includes PhD-holding experts in hypersonic materials and UAV design
- We maintain ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management certifications
- We develop patented wearable sensor technologies for military applications
- We offer full-cycle capabilities from concept design to flight vehicle testing
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- AS9100D
Services
UAV Design
We specialize in UAV conceptual and detailed design for subsonic to hypersonic applications. Our engineers create complete flight vehicles from initial requirements through CFD analysis and structural testing. With experience on 200+ military and commercial projects, we develop custom solutions including morphing aircraft and swarming UAV systems while maintaining strict quality standards.
Wind Tunnel Modeling
Our team designs and fabricates instrumented wind tunnel models with integrated sensors. We build subsonic and transonic aeroelastic models tested at NASA facilities for major defense contractors. This capability enables accurate performance prediction and design optimization for advanced aircraft configurations while maintaining precise manufacturing tolerances.
Composite Repair
We develop composite patch repair solutions for high-performance military aircraft. Our engineers apply advanced materials science to restore structural integrity while maintaining aerodynamic properties. This includes fatigue analysis and durability testing to ensure repairs meet stringent military specifications for operational readiness and safety.
Sensor Integration
Our team embeds secure wireless sensors in aerospace platforms and wearable systems. We design sensor networks for real-time monitoring of structural performance and human biomechanics. This includes patented conformal sensor packaging that maintains system functionality while withstanding operational stresses in harsh environments.
Hypersonic Structures
We engineer materials and structures for hypersonic flight applications. Our scientists develop thermal protection systems and test components under extreme conditions. This work includes RDE propulsion systems and advanced composites that maintain structural integrity at Mach 5+ speeds while meeting weight and performance requirements for next-generation aerospace platforms.
People
Dr. Jay Kudva
CEO
Dr. Kudva leads NextGen's technical innovation with expertise in morphing structures and smart materials. He holds a PhD from Virginia Tech and has directed development of structurally integrated antennas and exoskeleton technologies for defense applications.
Dr. Shiv Joshi
Chief Scientist
Co-founder Dr. Joshi specializes in composites and hypersonic materials. With a Purdue PhD, he directs research on advanced structural systems and smart materials development, ensuring NextGen maintains cutting-edge capabilities in aerospace material science.
Scott Bland
CTO
Mr. Bland manages Danville operations and hypersonic structure testing. His Virginia Tech MS degree supports development of novel sensor systems and testing protocols for extreme flight conditions, ensuring reliable performance validation of NextGen's aerospace solutions.
John Flanagan
Fabrication Manager
Co-founder Mr. Flanagan oversees UAV design and low-cost manufacturing. With expertise in WT model fabrication, he ensures precision production of prototypes and small-batch UAV systems while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Dr. Richard Bramlette
Principal Engineer
Dr. Bramlette directs aircraft and missile design projects with expertise in propulsion systems and CFD analysis. His University of Kansas PhD supports development of advanced aerospace platforms through rigorous computational modeling and wind tunnel validation.
Questions
What aerospace engineering services do you offer?
We provide UAV design, wind tunnel modeling, composite repair, sensor integration, and hypersonic structure development. Our services cover complete project lifecycles from concept through fabrication and testing.
What defense projects have you worked on?
We've completed 200+ projects for DARPA, Air Force, Navy, and Army including UAV development, wearable warfighter monitoring systems, and underwater unmanned vehicles for military applications.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications for quality management systems in aerospace engineering and manufacturing operations.
What UAV capabilities do you have?
We design and fabricate UAVs from conceptual development through flight testing, including morphing aircraft, swarming systems, and specialized platforms for military reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
How do you ensure product quality?
We combine automated analysis techniques with rigorous testing protocols, maintaining ISO-certified quality systems and applying decades of experience in aerospace materials and structural analysis.
