Spectral Sciences, Inc. Email Format
Research ServicesMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Spectral Sciences, Inc. is a research services firm that focuses on spectroscopy, remote sensing and imaging, combustion and propulsion technology, and electro-optical radiative transfer. The company supports clients by providing consulting and acting as an extension of internal R&D teams, guiding projects from concept simulation and prototype development to field testing while pursuing technology licensing at the prototype stage to maintain collaborative development with commercial partners. Its work spans electro-optical imaging, geospatial systems, gas dynamics and signatures, environment and space physics, and applied nanosciences, addressing complex scientific and technology challenges for government agencies, contractors, established tech firms, and startups. Based in Burlington, Massachusetts, Spectral Sciences was founded in 1981 and operates from a substantial facility with a sizable laboratory footprint and a robust computing infrastructure. Its client base includes U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, national laboratories, NASA, and related prime contractors, alongside broader collaborations with universities and industry. The firm has pursued partnerships and recognition in the field, including an award for industrial security in 2014 and a collaboration with a European energy initiative in 2017, reflecting its engagement across national and international projects.