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Founded in 2012 by Maricela and Scott Gray, Elevate Systems (legal entity: Elevan LLC) is a product design and engineering practice specializing in mechanical engineering services, finite element analysis, and prototype design and production. It supports aging weapon systems platforms with obsolescence and sustaining engineering support, serving platforms such as the B-52, B-1, B-2, KC-135, WC-135, CH-47, HH-60H, UH-60, AH-64, and MQ-8B. Elevate Systems also applies organically developed artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision technologies to modernize legacy defense data, while extending its design and rapid prototyping services to commercial partners.
Maricela GrayChief Executive Officer
Scott GrayPresident
Alex VillarealChief Engineer
Emmanuel GarciaLead Mechanical Engineer
Rene CastillejaSenior Mechanical Technician
Evan GraySenior Software Engineer
Oliver GarciaSenior Software Engineer
Joshua StowersSenior Software Engineer
Avery HankinsSenior Software Engineer
Andrea VarnadoSoftware Engineer II
Elevate Systems delivers mechanical engineering services, finite element analysis, and prototyping, taking concepts from initial sketch through prototype to production.
Elevate Systems provides technical consulting to streamline complex, costly, and interdependent IT requirements, integrating leading technology to address diverse business and mission requirements.
Elevate Systems utilizes SBIR/STTR, IDIQ, and Consortium/OTA contract vehicles to deliver R&D, rapid prototyping, and sustainment engineering for Army, Navy, Air Force, and other Department of Defense components.
Defense · Aerospace · Commercial
Defense · Client: United States Air Force
Developed one of the first 3D printed parts flying on every B-52 Bomber in the active inventory, assisting with sustainment and helping reduce long-term operational costs.
Defense · Client: Department of Defense
Provided reverse engineering and sustaining support for the KC-135 Stratotanker fan duct system.
Defense · Client: Department of Defense
Delivered engineering support and prototype assistance for the MQ-8B Drone drive system platform.