Systems engineering for aerospace & defence
Our core services
Industries we serve
We support OEMs, system suppliers, commercial aviation, general aviation, state aviation, and start-ups. Our skills and knowledge cover fixed and rotary wing systems, UA/AAM/RPAS. We tailor support to the client's technologies, (AI assisted), novel and unusual designs (electric-hybrid), and product development life cycle. We have supported technology companies, rail transport, academia, and defence procurement organizations.
Standards for certification
We work to client requirements, bringing real project experience, done to recognized aerospace and defence regulations, standards, and guidance (ICAO, EASA, FAA, industry, MAA, MIL, DEF STAN), ensuring traceable, audit-ready outcomes, for example:
- ICAO COICA Annexes (1-19) and related SARPs
- Annex 19: ICAO Safety Management
- ARP4754™B: Systems engineering processes and compliance planning
- ARP4761™A: Safety assessment methods (AFHA, PASA, SFHA, FTA, FMEA, CMA)
- AS9100™: Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations
- ASTM F3230: Standard Practice for Safety Assessment of Systems and Equipment in Small Aircraft
- DO-178C/DO-254: Software and airborne electronic hardware
- DO-160: Environmental qualification
- EASA Part 21: And as applicable CS, SC, EARs
- FAA: As applicable CFR 14 Parts, ACs
- MIL-STDs and HDBKs, e.g., MIL_STD-882: System Safety
- NATO STANAGS, AAPs, ARMPs, ARMPs
- ASD/AIA S-Series for IPS.
Systems engineering, RAMS and Sustainment/IPS are supported by additional guidance from ASD, INCOSE, Quanterion, and Academia. We provide best practice and aim to avoid reinventing. For efficiency we use AI assisted solutions based on EASA and FAA guidance. Customers are supported to define requirements, and execute programmes for type certification, changes, supplemental type certification, and repairs.
Quotec recognise the dynamic environment of aerospace and defence. Data and information quality is a significant factor in risk reduction, time to consumer, and operating costs. We partner with Smart Communications Inc. for AI solutions with humans in the loop, and language proficiency for Plain English, Controlled Technical English, and Simplified Technical English (STE).
Design support and services
We apply systems engineering for compliance and certification, fully accounting for the client’s operating environment as a requirements setter, or an aviation service provider responder. Our deliverables are tailored for specific project goals and decision making, with planning through development to authority reviews, and certification.
Lean, transparent delivery
Quotec scope and right-size support and services, with project and programme deliverables, action items and questions controls. Progress is reported weekly, or as appropriate for best efficiency. Reporting includes metrics and clear assumptions. We align with client information management, and keep effort focused on outcomes.
Tools and methods resources
We bring a substantial up-to-date aerospace, defence, and academic library. We can provide template forms, and we use industry tools for CM, FTA, RAMS, CSDB, STE, R-data, ISP/ILS/IPS. Optimal resource spend is always considered for efficient working in a productive and rewarding environment avoiding slow ramp-up.
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