
Aries Aero Systems LLC
Aerospace Product Certification Consultants
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
Projects
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