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SME Solutions, Inc. (Smart Munitions Expert Solutions) is an engineering practice specializing in defense munitions systems engineering, life cycle surveillance, and service life extension programs. Founded in 2020 and operating as a sole source prime contractor for the Department of the Air Force, it provides subject matter expertise in guidance navigation and control (GNC) flight algorithms, real-time embedded systems, simulation and modeling, and store platform integration.
This practice designs store flight systems and corresponding support equipment to meet the requirements of defense programs.
Developing flight algorithms and Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) to guide store flight systems.
Creating real-time embedded software alongside three-dimensional and six-dimensional degrees-of-freedom fly-out models.
Conducting safe flight and deployment boundary evaluations to establish accurate operational envelopes.
Engineering processor-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop simulators as well as Common Munitions Built-in-test Reprogramming Equipment.
Integrating operational flight software, interfaces, and mission planning systems across defense platforms.
Testing and verifying military flight software within physical System Integration Labs.
Implementing and validating military-standard data bus interfaces to ensure reliable system interoperability.
Developing fly-out models for integration into current and next-generation mission planning platforms.
Creating specialized application programs to operate with standard munitions reprogramming hardware.
Providing sustainment, performance analysis, and surveillance programs to extend the operational life of weapons systems.
Executing Monte Carlo simulations to generate performance predictions and evaluate safety footprints.
Conducting air-to-ground test programs, including telemetry installation, data recording, and reduction.
Evaluating and extending the operational lifespan of critical munitions and support equipment.
Evaluating system components through structured teardowns, harvesting, and destructive testing to assess requirement compliance.
Defense · Aerospace
Defense · 2023 · Client: United States Air Force
SME Solutions successfully conducted functional acceptance testing to the United States Air Force on the first Cyber Enhanced Munition Application Program, demonstrating enhanced operational support.