Aries Aero Systems LLC

Aerospace Product Certification Consultants

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About the firm

Aries Aero Systems is an aerospace engineering and certification consulting practice based in West Melbourne, Florida. With over 20 years of experience in aircraft and systems development, it assists original equipment manufacturers, avionics and electrical equipment builders, defense contractors, government and space agencies, aircraft operators, and aviation maintenance organizations. The practice provides comprehensive support for complex regulatory pathways, including FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) services, systems safety assessments, software and airborne electronic hardware compliance, electromagnetic compatibility evaluation, and specialized technical staffing.

Firm type
Aerospace Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Software Engineering · Defense Engineering

Capabilities

FAA Certification and DER Services

Provides comprehensive guidance through regulatory pathways to achieve product compliance and airworthiness. Specialists support aircraft developers from early-stage planning to final approvals, serving as a vital link between developers and aviation authorities.

  • Certification Plan Development

    Establishes a structured regulatory roadmap that defines compliance methodologies, schedules, and responsibilities for aerospace projects.

  • FAA Liaison Services

    Facilitates direct communications and coordination with regulatory authorities to streamline the approval process and resolve compliance questions.

  • Type Design and Substantiation Data Reviews

    Evaluates engineering data, drawings, and substantiation documents to verify compliance and support approvals under FAA Form 8110-3 or 8100-9 ODA.

  • Aircraft and Equipment Conformity Inspections

    Conducts physical and document conformity inspections of test setups, prototype components, and aircraft systems through qualified Designated Airworthiness Representatives.

  • Aircraft Systems Development Guidance

    Offers technical advisory, program schedule alignment, and mentoring to help engineering teams navigate complex aircraft and systems design challenges.

DO-254 and DO-178C Compliance Engineering

Delivers rigorous engineering and verification services to satisfy civil and military software and hardware safety-critical requirements. Expertise spans development life cycles for complex airborne systems up to Design Assurance Level A.

  • DO-178C Software Compliance

    Provides lifecycle software engineering and verification services for critical airborne software applications spanning Design Assurance Levels A through D.

  • DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware Compliance

    Assists with design assurance and testing for custom microcoded components, field-programmable gate arrays, and other complex electronic hardware.

  • Airborne Cyber Security Compliance

    Addresses aircraft cyber security requirements to satisfy regulatory mandates such as EASA CS 25.1319 and protect connected systems from vulnerabilities.

  • System Safety Document Development

    Generates commercial and military safety assessments, hazard analyses, and mitigation documentation to demonstrate compliance with system safety guidelines.

EMC Compliance and Environmental Testing

Guides systems through electromagnetic compatibility, high-intensity radiated fields, and lightning environment testing. Team members draft test plans, monitor laboratory executions, and author engineering reports.

  • Aircraft-Level HIRF and Lightning Compliance

    Performs analysis and testing to ensure entire aircraft structures and installations are shielded against high-intensity radiated fields and lightning strikes.

  • Aircraft EMC Victim and Source Testing

    Evaluates potential radio frequency interference between onboard transmitters and sensitive receiver systems to prevent operational disruption.

  • System and Equipment HIRF and Lightning Protection

    Addresses direct and indirect effects of lightning and external radio frequency environments at the individual component and line-replaceable unit level.

  • DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 Qualification Testing

    Prepares test plans, reviews setups, and compiles compliance reports for environmental, power input, and electromagnetic emission tests.

Aerospace Engineering Staffing

Provides flexible contract staffing solutions to deliver specialized engineering talent to the aerospace sector. Placements support short-term project demands or long-term operational needs.

  • Aircraft Design and Development Support

    Supplies experienced design and test engineers to assist with component modeling, structural analysis, and system layout projects.

  • Systems Engineering Staffing

    Deploys technical specialists skilled in integrating complex avionics, propulsion, and electrical systems into modern aircraft platforms.

  • Manufacturing and Production Support Staffing

    Maintains quality control and operational efficiency during manufacturing transitions, prototyping, and full-scale assembly operations.

  • Certification and Compliance Engineering Placements

    Connects projects with regulatory specialists who understand aviation authority standards and guide engineering designs toward successful certification.

  • Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Staffing

    Delivers qualified contract personnel to support fleet maintenance, structural repairs, and component overhaul operations under industry standards.

Industries

Aerospace · Aviation · Defense · Space · Software · Manufacturing

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