Rugged embedded computing hardware for defense and space missions
Aitech Systems designs and manufactures mission-critical embedded computing boards and integrated systems for defense and aerospace applications, with a 40-year track record serving the sector. The tech stack (VxWorks, FPGA, ARM, PowerPC, Intel architectures across OpenVPX and VME form factors) reflects a hardware-first, standards-driven engineering culture; notably absent are modern DevOps or cloud infrastructure tools, consistent with the air-gapped, classified environments their customers operate in. Hiring velocity is accelerating with a senior-heavy engineering focus and active CMMC/GCC High compliance work, signaling increased demand and tighter security/regulatory requirements in their customer base.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Information Security Officer
Aitech Systems manufactures rugged, configurable embedded computing hardware and integrated systems purpose-built for defense, aerospace, and space applications. The product portfolio spans board-level components (3U/6U VME, OpenVPX, 3U CPCI formats), fully custom mission computers, and their IQSat in-orbit intelligence platform. Operating from Chatsworth, CA with a 201–500-person team across engineering, manufacturing, and support, the company serves customers across classified programs and harsh operational environments (sea, land, air, space). Core value proposition centers on hardware customization, accelerated prototyping, and compliance-ready design for regulated aerospace and defense procurement.
Real-time OS (VxWorks), embedded processors (ARM, PowerPC, x86 Intel), FPGA/VHDL, board design tools (Orcad, Allegro), Linux/Yocto/Buildroot, development in C++/Python/MATLAB, and test frameworks using Bugzilla and Microsoft Project.
Chatsworth, California. Founded in 1983, the company is privately held with 201–500 employees.
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