Structures.Aero

Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingVirginia, United States11-50 Employees

At SDA, we engineer the future of flight.

With nearly three decades of experience supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs, SDA delivers cutting-edge structural design and analysis solutions tailored to today’s most demanding air and space platforms from next-gen UAVs and manned aircraft to orbital vehicles and reentry systems.
Our core strength lies in composite-focused engineering, where we help clients push boundaries in performance, weight reduction, and certification speed. Whether you're transitioning from metallics to advanced composites or optimizing an existing structure, SDA provides the technical rigor, experience, and innovation to bring your vision to life.

What We Do:
Full-spectrum structural design & analysis — from concept to manufacturing support
Expertise in composite structures, bonded/bolted joints, ply modeling, and aeroelasticity
Advanced simulation capabilities including nonlinear, fatigue, dynamic, and topology optimization
Digital twin integration and structural optimization for performance-driven designs
Support across the entire product lifecycle—conceptual design, stress analysis, validation, and testing

Proven on the Toughest Programs:
Our leadership team has supported some of aerospace’s most iconic platforms, including the B-2 Stealth Bomber, F-22 Raptor, NASA’s Orion Crew Module, Blue Origin’s Human Landing System, and numerous classified UAVs and spacecraft.

Flexible Engagement Models:
Need expert engineers integrated into your team? Or a full design package delivered to spec? SDA adapts to your workflow. Our team is fluent in leading aerospace CAD tools and analysis platforms.

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