20 Years Of Recognized Excellence in Satellite Testing Processes and Production
DelSontro Enterprises is a specialized engineering consultancy focused on satellite communications, RF design, and ground system testing. Founded in 2006 by David Del Sontro, the practice aims to address critical technological gaps, lower costs, and reduce delays in the satellite industry. It provides highly skilled engineers, software developers, and aerospace specialists who deliver custom test systems and novel design, manufacturing, and testing methodologies for commercial, civil, and defense space programs.
David Del SontroPresident & Founder
Comprehensive integration and support through all major phases of spacecraft testing, from payload testing to bus testing.
Assisting with all stages of satellite integration and validation.
Improving and optimizing ground test equipment to maximize testing efficiency.
Designing and developing custom test systems and system architectures to optimize satellite manufacturing and component production.
Enhancing existing test platforms for improved efficiency and throughput.
Developing tailored hardware and software integration solutions for unique satellite program requirements.
Offering deep expertise in RF engineering, phased array antenna payloads, and high-frequency testing.
Providing analog and digital measurements for beam alignment and forming optimization.
Training and educational services for advanced RF testing methodologies.
Supports test software development work documented by DelSontro Enterprises
Custom test software development for measurement and validation workflows.
Includes modification of critical test software within test software development work.
Includes instrument drivers within test software development work.
Includes measurement algorithms within test software development work.
Includes data analysis tools within test software development work.
Aerospace · Space · Defense · Intelligence & National Security · Telecommunications
Space · 2025 · Client: SWISSto12
Partnered with SWISSto12 to support the optimization of the first integration and test process for its HummingSat small sat GEO program, laying the foundation for next-generation satellite communications testing.
Space · 2010 · Client: SenarioTek
Supported SenarioTek on a contract to provide Hylas 2 test technology to Orbital Sciences (now Northrop Grumman), delivering a comprehensive solution of additive hardware, software, and final integration and validation to extend payload capabilities.
Space · 2007 · Client: COM DEV
Selected by COM DEV (now Keysight) to provide technical consulting services associated with system software integration and final system validation for a high-performance payload test system.