ES3 - Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc.
Defense and Space ManufacturingCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
ES3 is a mid-sized defense and space manufacturing firm based in San Diego, California, specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of landing gear systems. It serves as the system integrator for redesigns, flight qualification, and fleet retrofits, handling components across structures, hydraulics, and rolling stock such as wheels, brakes, and anti-skid. With more than 25 years in aerospace engineering, the company supports complex landing gear programs and related subsystems. It is the original equipment manufacturer of onboard weight and balance systems (OBWBS), with more than five years of in-fleet service and a track record of performance and reliability. ES3 provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for platforms including C-5 airframes and F-16 wings, encompassing structural upgrades and modifications. The firm also develops materials and processes for aerospace that prioritize environmental responsibility, including coating and electroplating systems used by aerospace OEMs and overhaulers to reduce toxic cadmium and hexavalent chrome; in 2023, ES3 was recognized as best turnkey of the USA Partnership Pavilion.