Pagnotta Engineering, Inc.

Comprehensive static and dynamic structural evaluations for aerospace, space, simulation, and civil structures applications.

• Finite Element Analysis

  Structural FEA using NASTRAN and FEMAP for airframes, spacecraft structures, and ground support equipment.

• Static and Dynamic Analysis

  Analysis of composite and metal structures including bonded and bolted joints, with experience on airframes, satellites, and flight simulator structures.

• Fatigue, Fracture, and Buckling Analysis

  Fatigue life, fracture mechanics using NASGRO, buckling, and non-linear analysis for aerospace and civil applications.

• Thermal Distortion Analysis

  Thermal distortion analysis for precision optical instruments and structural systems.

Mechanical and structural design for aerospace, simulation, electro-optic, and industrial applications.

• Aerospace and Simulation Structure Design

  Design of composite structures, ground handling equipment, and airframe components using PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD.

• Flight Simulator Structural Design

  Structural and mechanical design for flight simulator platforms, including aluminum honeycomb composite structure design for B-52, RC-135, KC-130R, and CH-53D simulator upgrades.

• Precision Instrument and Optical Mount Design

  Mechanical design of optical mounts for high-precision measuring instruments and electro-optic systems.

FAA Structures Designated Engineering Representative (DER) services for aircraft structural modifications, enabling regulatory approval of airworthiness changes.

Licensed engineering consulting, review, and certification support for aerospace, mechanical, and structural assignments requiring professional engineering oversight.

• Engineering Reviews

  Professional review of technical designs, analyses, and documentation for regulated engineering assignments.

• Structural Certifications

  Engineering certification support for structures, modifications, and specialized mechanical systems.

• Multi-State PE Support

  Professional engineering support backed by PE licensure across multiple states named in the source material.

Program management and structural testing for aerospace hardware and simulation programs.

• Structural Testing

  Static structural testing of aerospace hardware including satellites, aircraft components, and ground support equipment, with sine-on-random testing per DO-160.

• Vibration Testing

  Modal, random vibration, sine transient, sine disturbance, and acoustic testing for space and aerospace programs.