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Vitesse Systems Tech Stack

Defense hardware specialist in antenna, thermal, and power systems

Defense & Space Newark, CA 201–500 employees Privately Held

Vitesse Systems designs and manufactures antenna subsystems, thermal management solutions, and power distribution hardware for U.S. defense and aerospace platforms. The company operates an integrated design-build-test operation (SolidWorks, Mastercam, MATLAB, VHDL/Verilog) with heavy manufacturing execution (CNC, machining, liquid cooling) — a vertically stacked hardware business. Current hiring is overwhelmingly manufacturing-focused (31 of 59 roles) across senior and mid-level production personnel, paired with active project work on new product launches and production ramp-ups, suggesting aggressive capacity scaling to meet defense program demand.

Tech Stack 21 technologies

Core StackSolidWorks Salesforce C++ Python MATLAB Mastercam CNC Epicor NADCAP Epicor ERP C/C++ VHDL Verilog ADP Workforce Manager ADP Workforce Now Vector Network Analyzer Microsoft Project Grinder CREO Micrometer Windows 11

What Vitesse Systems Is Building

Challenges

  • Reducing setup and machining times
  • Reducing scrap/rework
  • Meeting quarterly bookings targets
  • Lowering cost/lead times
  • New business capture
  • Demand supply balancing
  • Improving pmo process
  • Optimizing production workflow
  • Improving quality compliance
  • Expanding into new ew and radar customers

Active Projects

  • New product introduction (npi) jobs
  • Antenna test assembly design
  • New product launch ramp-up
  • Program operations across multiple sites
  • Technical package definition
  • Laser welding coupon testing design
  • C5isr business unit qms implementation
  • Risk-based inspection plan development
  • Supplier audit program
  • 3d printed shear strength test setup

Hiring Activity

Accelerating60 roles · 50 in 30d

Department

Manufacturing
31
Engineering
12
Sales
6
Quality
3
Ops
2
Finance
1
Legal
1
Operations
1

Seniority

Senior
19
Mid
15
Junior
13
Director
4
Lead
4
Manager
3
Intern
1

Notable leadership hires: Machining Director, Business Development Director

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About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems manufactures mission-critical hardware for communication, radar, electronic warfare, and missile defense systems deployed across air, ground, space, and maritime platforms. The company consolidates antenna design, thermal management (including liquid cold plates and chassis solutions), and power distribution under one roof in Newark, California, eliminating supply chain fragmentation and enabling rapid iteration on military-grade subsystems. With NADCAP certification and in-house machining, CNC, and laser welding capabilities, Vitesse serves defense primes and integrators seeking reliable, fast-turnaround solutions. Active pain points include reducing machining cycle times and scrap, balancing production demand, and capturing new business in electronic warfare and radar segments.

HeadquartersNewark, CA
Company Size201–500 employees
Hiring MarketsUnited States

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What is Vitesse Systems' tech stack?

Core design tools: SolidWorks, CREO, Mastercam, MATLAB. Manufacturing/test: CNC, Vector Network Analyzer, laser welding. ERP/operations: Epicor ERP, Salesforce, ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Project. Firmware: C++, C/C++, VHDL, Verilog.

What does Vitesse Systems manufacture?

Antenna subsystems, thermal management (liquid cooling, cold plates, chassis), and power distribution hardware for defense platforms. Capabilities include NADCAP-certified machining, CNC work, laser welding, and 3D printing testing. Serves communication, radar, EW, and missile defense missions.

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