B&A Engineering Systems, Inc., founded in August 2000, is a distinguished company in the aerospace and avionics industry, stemming from over ten years of experience in design and development with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The company has established a strong foothold in the space sector, providing superior engineering solutions and products to a myriad of prestigious clients, including NASA, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other key players in space and aviation.
B&A Engineering made significant strides early in its history, gaining contracts with NASA JPL for system integration and electronic prototyping related to the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) in 2004. Over the years, the company has expanded its expertise and offerings, securing contracts for FPGA and electronic board design, as well as proficiency in LabVIEW FPGA prototyping through its association with National Instruments.
By 2016, B&A achieved ISO-9001 certification, underscoring its commitment to quality in its operations. The company continued to evolve, enhancing its capabilities to provide turn-key mechanical and electronic solutions, and expanding its manufacturing facilities significantly by 2022. Recent expansions have allowed B&A to incorporate advanced equipment for rack integration and surface-mount technology (SMT).
In addition to supporting NASA's endeavors, such as the NISAR SWOT mission, B&A Engineering has been recognized for its excellence in innovation, notably awarded the Thomas H. May Legacy of Excellence by JPL in 2023. The company's product range includes configurable Electronic Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), breakout boxes for enhanced testing processes, and custom chassis and cables, all designed and manufactured in compliance with industry standards and regulations, including ITAR regulations.
B&A Engineering prides itself on delivering comprehensive testing solutions and continues to advance in the space and avionics domains as a trusted partner for government and commercial aerospace initiatives.