Business Details
Trusted Aerospace & Defense Engineering Solutions by F O Engineering
F O Engineering has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced control systems tailored to the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Our expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from conceptual design to production, with a focus on solving complex engineering challenges through innovative digital solutions. We specialize in creating compact, high-performance systems that operate reliably in extreme environments, including temperature extremes, vibration, and electromagnetic interference. Our ISO 9001 and AS9100-certified facility in Santa Clarita, California, supports rigorous quality standards for both custom and licensed product development. With decades of experience in electromechanical system integration, we provide end-to-end engineering services that reduce system volume while enhancing performance across flight-critical applications. Our sister company, Federal Industries, Inc., extends our capabilities into aerial refueling systems and specialized aerospace components.We maintain a client-centric approach, prioritizing technical excellence and on-time delivery for projects ranging from single controllers to large-scale subsystems. Our engineering team combines deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to optimize power electronics, digital signal processing, and fault-tolerant designs. By integrating control electronics directly into actuator housings, we ensure system reliability and rapid issue resolution. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives advancements in product development cycles, repair turnaround times, and customer satisfaction metrics.
Services
Electrical Engineering
Systems Integration
Power Distribution Units
Actuator Control Systems
Flight Control Software
Highlights and features
- ISO 9001 and AS9100-certified engineering facility in Santa Clarita, CA
- Specialize in flight-critical system integration for aerospace and defense
- Provide end-to-end engineering from concept to production
- Design systems for extreme environments including vibration and EMI
- Maintain DO-178 software certification for aviation systems
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- AS9100
Services
Electrical Engineering
Our electrical engineering team specializes in high-reliability circuit design for extreme environments. We develop analog signal conditioning, digital logic systems, and power electronics that meet rigorous aerospace and defense standards. Our engineers optimize designs for vibration resistance, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility while maintaining compact form factors.
Systems Integration
We provide complete system integration for electromechanical applications across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Our capabilities include redundancy architecture, embedded controller development, and qualification to MIL-STD-810 and RTCA DO-160 standards. We ensure seamless integration from component level to full subsystem implementation.
Power Distribution Units
Our power distribution units offer modular electrical management solutions for aircraft systems. These units integrate AC/DC power control without traditional bus bars, using high-current PCBAs in single-enclosure designs. We support both standalone operation and integration with central control systems for optimized power management.
Actuator Control Systems
We design flight-critical actuator control systems with redundant architectures for aerospace applications. Our solutions include digital servo loops, automatic calibration features, and EMI filtering to meet DO-178 software certification requirements. Systems are qualified for extreme environmental conditions and vibration.
Flight Control Software
Our flight control software development follows DO-178B certification standards for aviation systems. We create control laws, redundancy management algorithms, and fault detection systems that operate in demanding environments. Software is developed alongside hardware for complete system optimization and reliability.
Questions
What industries does F O Engineering serve?
We primarily serve aerospace, defense, and industrial control markets with specialized engineering solutions.
Are your engineering services certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system certifications.
Can you handle complete product development cycles?
We offer full lifecycle engineering from initial concept through design, integration, and production.
Do you work with flight-critical systems?
Yes, we design and certify systems meeting DO-178 software standards for aviation applications.
What makes your actuator controls unique?
We integrate control electronics directly into actuator housings for improved system reliability.
How do you handle extreme environment requirements?
Our designs withstand harsh conditions including vibration, temperature extremes, and EMI exposure.
