DoD prime contractor designing and manufacturing missile systems
CoAspire has evolved from a defense consulting firm into a DoD prime contractor producing missiles and flight-critical components. The tech stack reflects aerospace manufacturing maturity—CAD tools (Siemens NX, CREO, SolidWorks), CNC/machining platforms (Mastercam, Mazak), systems modeling (Cameo, ANSYS), and embedded software (C/C++, MATLAB)—paired with active hiring in engineering and manufacturing roles. Current projects center on transitioning cruise missile systems from prototype to high-volume production, with pain points clustered around build-time reduction, production bottlenecks, and qualified talent shortages.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Engineer
CoAspire is a Fairfax, Virginia-based missile and aerospace systems manufacturer serving the U.S. Department of Defense. Founded in 2013, the company transitioned from services and consulting into design, development, and production of complete missile systems and precision components. The operation spans design engineering (CAD/MBSE), manufacturing (precision assembly, CNC), and embedded software (flight control and testing systems). Active work includes cruise missile platform development, prototype-to-production transitions, and weapon system integration testing. The 51–200 employee base is weighted toward engineering and manufacturing roles, reflecting the capital intensity and technical depth of missile production.
CoAspire uses Siemens NX, CREO, and SolidWorks for CAD; Mastercam and Mazak for CNC/machining; ANSYS and Cameo for systems modeling; C/C++ and MATLAB for embedded flight software; and standard protocols (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, TCP/IP) for avionics integration.
CoAspire is scaling cruise missile production, with active projects including prototype-to-production transitions, precision components assembly, weapon system integration and testing, embedded flight software development, lean manufacturing implementation, and new equipment qualification.
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