F-35 JSF Program RF ATE Test Stations
Defense
Project details
Delivered nine RF automated test equipment stations to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
BCO Incorporated
An Automated Test Systems Company
About the firm
BCO Incorporated specializes in automated test systems, ruggedized PXI platforms, custom test equipment, and software-driven solutions. Established in 1994 by former RCA and GE Aerospace professionals, it provides hardware design, LabVIEW software development, and specialized government contract closeout services for defense and commercial manufacturing applications.
- Established
- 1994
- Firm type
- Electrical Engineering · Defense Engineering · Automation & Controls · Software Engineering
Credentials
ISO 9001:2015
Capabilities
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Design
Service websiteEngineering of custom hardware and software platforms to automate functional and performance testing for complex electronic assemblies.
- Custom Systems for Defense
Development of specialized test equipment supporting military programs, including automated test equipment and ruggedized subsystems.
- Telecommunications and Factory Test Systems
Integration of functional and environmental stress screening solutions for cellular base stations and data communications equipment.
- Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing Test
Design of automatic testing environments for commercial hardware products, including thermostat test chambers and assembly guidance software.
Ruggedized Engineering and Packaging Design
Service websiteEnclosure and thermal management solutions that protect sensitive commercial off-the-shelf components from harsh environments.
- Ruggedized PXI Platforms
Hermetically sealed and environmentally controlled transit cases designed with shock mounting and integrated cooling for military operations.
- Custom Packaging and Harnessing
High-density cable harnessing and chassis layouts tailored for rapid deployment and severe operating conditions.
Software Engineering and Automation
Service websiteDevelopment of instrumentation, control, and data acquisition software utilizing industry-standard automation platforms.
- LabVIEW and TestStand Development
Creation of test sequencing, graphical user interfaces, and instrumentation control systems using National Instruments tools.
- Script-Driven Assembly Automation
Implementation of interactive operator instructions, visual assembly feedback, and real-time pass/fail screening systems.
Machine Vision Systems
Service websiteIntegration of smart cameras and vision development modules for high-performance quality control and inline manufacturing inspection.
Government Contract Closeout Services
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Financial Reconciliation
Support includes Financial reconciliation.
- Compliance Auditing
Support includes compliance auditing.
- Administrative Closeout Support For Major Defense Contractors
Support includes administrative closeout support for major defense contractors.
- Government Agencies
Support includes government agencies.
Industries
Defense · Aerospace · Telecommunications · Manufacturing · Medical Devices · Electronics
Projects
Cellular Base Station Factory Test Systems
Telecommunications
Project details
Developed full functional testing and environmental stress screening systems for cellular base station modules on the factory floor.
US Navy CASS ATE Gyro Control System
Defense
Project details
Delivered a rugged automated gyro control system under subcontract to Xanalog to support the US Navy CASS automated test equipment.
Loran C Accufix 7500 Transmitter Control Subsystem
Defense
Project details
Created and integrated a transmitter control subsystem to monitor high-energy Loran pulses with redundancy, switch-over capabilities, and remote site operation.