Quartus Engineering Incorporated

Engineering the future through precision, creativity, and cross-functional expertise.

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About the firm

Quartus Engineering Incorporated delivers advanced solutions in optical systems, precision metrology, and simulation to solve complex technical challenges. Operating from offices in San Diego, California, and Herndon, Virginia, it supports teams working in aerospace and advanced technologies.

Established
1997
Firm type
Aerospace Engineering · Simulation Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Automation & Controls

Capabilities

Optical Instruments

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Quartus Engineering delivers optical instruments optimized for precision, reliability, and performance in demanding environments. It creates mission-ready systems for imaging, sensing, and communications from concept through deployment.

  • Optical Systems Engineering
  • Advanced Optical Metrology
  • Integrated Simulation and Analysis

Custom Metrology Solutions

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The practice develops custom optical metrology systems and advanced measurement solutions that bridge the gap between off-the-shelf capabilities and specialized needs, combining custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware integration.

  • Custom Optical Metrology Systems
  • Advanced Measurement Solutions
  • Custom and COTS Hardware Integration
  • Optical Measurement Systems
  • Calibration and Quality Control Tools

Advanced Mechanisms

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The team designs and builds advanced motion control systems for demanding applications, ranging from high-speed custom COTS automation systems to high-performance mechanical mechanisms and mechatronic assemblies.

  • Advanced Motion Control Systems
  • Custom COTS Automation Systems
  • High-Performance Mechanical Mechanisms
  • Mechatronic Assemblies

Simulation & Analysis

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Quartus Engineering provides advanced systems modeling and simulation, offering analysis capabilities to predict, validate, and optimize system performance for reliable operation.

  • Systems Modeling and Simulation
  • Performance Prediction
  • Performance Validation
  • Performance Optimization

Test Solutions

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The team designs and executes custom test and evaluation services to validate performance, reliability, and compliance under real-world conditions, employing tailored test architectures.

  • Custom Test and Evaluation Services
  • Model Correlation
  • Full Qualification Testing
  • Tailored Test Architecture

Industries

Aerospace · Space · Research Facilities · Manufacturing

Projects

Lazuli Space Observatory

Space · 2026 · Client: Schmidt Sciences

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Quartus Engineering delivered multidisciplinary engineering development for the 3-meter class Lazuli Space Observatory within the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System.

PixelTraq Camera Calibration Service

Manufacturing · 2025 · Client: Edmund Optics

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Quartus Engineering collaborated with Edmund Optics to launch the PixelTraq camera calibration service.

Double Helix Optics 3D Imaging Partnership

Manufacturing · 2025 · Client: Double Helix Optics

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Quartus Engineering partnered with Double Helix Optics to bring advanced 3D imaging technologies to the marketplace.