Capabilities

At Space Information Labs, our research and development process begins by deeply understanding our customers’ unique needs. We take these requirements and translate them into precise technical specifications that drive innovation. Our dedicated R&D team works closely with clients—from the US Department of Defense, Prime Contractors, and up-and-coming commercial companies—to convert customer needs into detailed design requirements, ensuring that every specification is aligned with both operational performance and the space environment.

Building on these insights, we develop cutting-edge, conceptual system designs tailored for space applications. Our robust processes transition these designs into tangible, testable space products ranging from advanced Li-Ion batteries for satellites and flight vehicles to innovative space-based range solutions and automated termination flight units. By leveraging our expertise in aerospace and defense technologies, we ensure that every project undergoes rigorous testing and validation before moving into production, providing our clients with reliable, high-performance solutions that meet their evolving needs.

SIL has a complete in-house engineering, manufacturing and environmental facility to research, design, manufacture and test space qualified hardware for multiple aerospace platforms.

SIL’s 12,000 square foot facility has capabilities, certifications and practices including:

• Systems engineering, electrical and mechanical design, test and assembly
• Rapid development and production of innovative engineering system solutions
• GPS and satellite communication antenna testing via roof top setup
• Environmental testing – thermal cycle / vacuum chambers, random and sine vibration machines, and a shock machine
• Design engineering software development tools including: VxWorks, Solid Works, Matlab, Eagle, Altium, and RF/Ant Simulation software for the rapid development and production of new engineering system solutions
• DoD approved supplier to Aerospace prime contractors (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Coleman Aerospace, MIT-LL, etc .)
• Annual calibration of production equipment by Precision Labs, a certified calibration company in California
• ESD manufacturing and test areas adhering to SIL ESD plan
• DCAA approved accounting system (CPFF contracts) and forward pricing rates
• SIL approved supplier list (parts, materials, PCB, machining, etc.)
• External manufacturing of enclosures and class III printed circuit boards via SIL approved vendors with high quality and rapid turn-around
• SIL technicians and assemblers certified J-STD-001 with space addendum for soldering and NASA soldering, crimping and surface mount training

SIL accomplishes this work at the highest quality using an AS9100 Quality Management System with continual daily improvement to reach the next level of excellence.