Altron, Inc.

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About the firm

Altron, Inc. provides award-winning engineering, technology, and professional services to federal agencies and commercial clients. Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, with offices across the East Coast, Altron serves the U.S. Navy, Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Homeland Security on mission-critical programs spanning software and systems engineering, AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, and passport processing operations. Engineering work follows SEI CMMI Maturity Level 3 processes combined with SAFe principles, with a track record in submarine systems, case management systems, and connected and autonomous vehicle testing.

Firm type: Defense Engineering · Software Engineering

Credentials

SEI CMMI Maturity Level 3

People

Mike GerckenPresident

Mike ZarambaChairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer

Brad BrissonVice President of Finance and Professional Services

Carter BradshawVice President of Engineering and Technology Solutions

Mary Catherine McAllisterDirector of Human Resources

Capabilities

Systems and Software Engineering

Design, development, integration, and transition of complex systems using SEI CMMI Maturity Level 3 processes and Agile methodologies.

AI and Machine Learning
Advanced machine learning analytics and model development to detect system anomalies and enable intelligent decision-making at the edge.
Systems Integration and Test
Comprehensive validation and integration of software components and virtualized architectures into complex military and federal environments.
Image Processing
Advanced computer vision solutions capable of object detection, localization, and tracking across land, sea, and air.
Shipboard Integration
Integration of virtualized architectures, communications, and software subsystems aboard naval vessels.
Sea Test / In-Service Support
Operational support, performance monitoring, and live testing for maritime combat control and weapon systems.
Automated Testing and Monitoring
Deployment of automated frameworks to streamline bug capture, system playback, and continuous performance validation.

Technology Solutions

Research, development, and rapid insertion of advanced software and hardware products into critical infrastructures.

Research and Development
Prototyping and engineering of cutting-edge hardware and software to solve complex data logging, processing, and tracking challenges.
Cybersecurity
Real-time security monitoring, log analysis, and system vulnerability assessment within critical network enclaves.
Predictive Analytics
Application of rules-based and machine learning analytics to automate root cause analysis and identify operational failures.
Data Logging and Monitoring Platforms
End-to-end data ingestion, enrichment, transport, and storage of system-of-systems performance metrics.
Real-Time Tracking Systems
Development of software and edge sensor hardware to execute high-precision navigation, surveillance, and spatial tracking.

Professional Services

End-to-end program, administrative, and operations support for high-volume federal workflow and application management programs.

Program Management
Strategic planning, compliance monitoring, and execution management for large-scale federal agency contracts.
Financial Management
Budget formulation, tracking, and financial reviews to support strategic resource planning.
Logistics Management
Process coordination and inventory tracking to ensure seamless operational workflows.
Quality Assurance
Continuous verification of process outputs against rigorous federal compliance standards.
Document Processing
Secure application management, high-volume indexing, and document lifecycle control.
Administrative Support
Operational administrative workflows, mailroom management, and clerical services for field centers.
Continuous Process Improvement
Applying streamlined methodologies to optimize case management, knowledge transfer, and operational efficiency.

Industries

Defense · Federal · Justice & Corrections · Public Safety · Intelligence & National Security · Automotive · Software · Research Facilities

Projects

Department of State Passport Processing Operations

Federal · Client: U.S. Department of State

Project details

Altron has supported the Department of State's passport processing lifecycle for over 25 years, providing field operations support at the National Passport Center (NPC) and Charleston Passport Center (CPC). Support includes scaling production during demand surges (Hurricane Katrina 2005, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative 2007), continuous process improvement, knowledge management, document transfer protocols, encryption practices, security analyses, and forensic research related to fraud and identity theft.

Team Submarine - Mission-Critical Systems Integration

Defense · Client: U.S. Navy

Project details

As part of Team Submarine, Altron integrated new technologies including virtualization, cloud computing services, Video Over IP for real-time UAV missions, and a microservices virtualized architecture to improve interface development and subsystem independence.