Business Details
26 Years
experience
Aerospace Test Equipment Design & Manufacturing
B&A Engineering was founded in August 2000 following over a decade of experience in space flight systems design and development with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Our expertise spans the creation of electronic ground support equipment, test systems, and specialized components for space and avionic applications. We have delivered solutions to NASA JPL, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other leading aerospace organizations. With ISO 9001:2015 certification and ITAR compliance, we maintain rigorous quality standards for flight-qualified hardware.Our capabilities include full test system design, electrical and mechanical engineering, cable harness assembly, and software automation using National Instruments tools. Over two decades, we've expanded our 13,000 sq ft facility to 20,000 sq ft with advanced manufacturing equipment including SMT and CNC machines. Recognized with the Thomas H. May Legacy of Excellence award by JPL, we continue to innovate in next-generation test equipment development while maintaining our status as a trusted partner in aerospace engineering.
Services
Test System Design
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Design
Cable Assembly
Software Automation
Reverse Engineering
3D Printing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of space flight hardware design experience
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
- ITAR-compliant manufacturing for aerospace applications
- In-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities
- Proven track record with NASA and FAA projects
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliant
Services
Test System Design
Designing configurable COTS test systems that enable engineers to focus on customization rather than development. Our solutions incorporate digital isolation and power protection features while maintaining compatibility with flight hardware requirements. Systems are built to meet specific unit-under-test parameters through modular architecture.
Electrical Engineering
Full lifecycle electrical design from concept to production including PCB layout, FPGA programming, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis. Our engineers develop flight-qualified electronic components that meet NASA and industry standards for reliability in extreme environments through rigorous testing protocols.
Mechanical Design
3D modeling and mechanical analysis for aerospace applications including thermal vacuum compatibility and structural integrity. We provide complete documentation packages with assembly drawings and perform center-of-gravity analysis to ensure compliance with space mission requirements.
Cable Assembly
Production of flight-class cable assemblies with thermal vacuum bake-out capabilities. All cables are manufactured to NASA/JPL specifications by certified technicians and include full test documentation for traceability and quality assurance in mission-critical applications.
Software Automation
Development of test automation solutions using LabVIEW and Python scripting. Our engineers implement National Instruments TestStand and custom tools to accelerate testing processes while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure and customer-specific workflow requirements.
Questions
What industries does B&A Engineering serve?
We primarily serve aerospace and avionic sectors, supporting NASA missions and commercial space companies with test equipment and engineering solutions.
Are your products ITAR compliant?
Yes, all our manufacturing and design processes meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations requirements for aerospace applications.
What certifications do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and are approved on JPL's Supplier List for critical electronic ground support equipment.
Can you handle custom design projects?
Our engineering team specializes in custom solutions including configurable test systems, mechanical chassis, and specialized cabling for unique mission requirements.
What manufacturing capabilities do you have?
We operate a 20,000 sq ft facility with SMT machines, CNC equipment, and Hi-Pot testers for complete in-house production of flight-qualified components.
