T-38N Autopilot
Defense
Autopilot system engineering for the T-38N aircraft.
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Public engineering firm profile
Pagnotta Engineering, Inc.
Exton, PA
Quality Mechanical Design and Analysis Services
- Services
- 17
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 11
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 1996
- Size Estimate
- 10-49 employees
Overview
Pagnotta Engineering, Inc. (PEI) is an aerospace, mechanical, and structural engineering consultancy founded in 1996 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania. PEI delivers structural analysis, mechanical design, FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) authorization, and program management to clients across aerospace, defense, space, simulation, power generation, and civil structures markets. Its engineers bring decades of combined experience in finite element analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, composite structures, and precision instrument design. PEI holds an IDIQ contract with NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida and has supported programs for NASA Langley, Orbital ATK, and the US Army.
- Founded
- 1996
- Size Estimate
- 10-49 employees
Services
Structural Analysis
Comprehensive static and dynamic structural evaluations for aerospace, space, simulation, and civil structures applications.
Mechanical Design
Mechanical and structural design for aerospace, simulation, electro-optic, and industrial applications.
DER Authorization
FAA Structures Designated Engineering Representative (DER) services for aircraft structural modifications, enabling regulatory approval of airworthiness changes.
Professional Engineering Services
Licensed engineering consulting, review, and certification support for aerospace, mechanical, and structural assignments requiring professional engineering oversight.
Program Management & Testing
Program management and structural testing for aerospace hardware and simulation programs.
Industries
Firm type
Projects
Orbital ATK Satellite Shipping Container
Orbital ATK | Space
Designed a satellite shipping container and handling fixture for transport aboard an Antonov An-124-100 heavy-lift cargo aircraft.
View project sourceNASA HU-25A ACTIVATE Program - Aircraft Crown Modification
NASA Langley | Federal
Mounted four instrument pylons - three large and one small, supporting five instruments total - to the upper fuselage of an HU-25A research aircraft for NASA Langley.
View project sourceNOAA Twin Otter - Drop Chute Modification
Lakeland, FL | NOAA Aircraft Operations Center | Federal
Designed a new drop chute in the aft baggage compartment for NOAA's fleet of four Twin Otter aircraft.
View project sourceAdvanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG)
Space
Performed structural analysis and random and sine vibration testing for the Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator (ASRG) program.
View project sourceHubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission (STS-125)
NASA | Space
Provided structural engineering support for NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission STS-125, including static testing and modal and random vibration testing of flight components.
View project sourceWorld Cat Powered Catamaran Finite Element Analysis
World Cat | Marine
Performed stress and deflection evaluations for World Cat's 320DC and 400DC Powered Catamarans.
View project sourceGL-6000 Advanced Disorientation Research Device
Defense
Provided engineering support for the GL-6000 Advanced Disorientation Research Device.
View project sourceMUOS Program
Defense
Provided structural engineering support for the MUOS program.
View project sourceNew York Wheel
Infrastructure
Provided structural engineering services for the New York Wheel project.
View project sourceUAV Launch Shuttle
Vector Composites | Defense
Contributed to the redesign of the Shardow UAV Launch Shuttle for Vector Composites.
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Public clients
BoeingHarris CorporationKratos Defense and Security SolutionsSierra Nevada Corp.Environmental Tectonics CorporationTRU Simulation and TrainingBarco SimulationDassault-FalconPiasecki Aircraft CorporationZodiac AerospaceUnisys CorporationEagle-Picher Technologies, LLCOcean Power Technologies, Inc.AgustaWestlandSummit Aviation, Inc.Aeroflex LaboratoriesAir CruisersAmerican Systems CorporationBreeze Eastern CorporationFraser OpticsSGT, Inc.
Leadership
Michael J. Pagnotta
President & Founder
BSCE, PE
Over 40 years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, and hand analysis across airframes, space vehicle structures, electro-optic precision instruments, flight simulator structures, entertainment ride structures, and large steel and aluminum structures. FAA Structures Designated Engineering Representative (DER). Composites analysis experience spans the LAVI all-composite aircraft, UARS primary structure, RADARSAT satellite, and Seawind aircraft wing and horizontal tail. Test experience includes static and vibration testing for STS-125 and satellite programs. Licensed Professional Engineer in NY, PA, NJ, FL, CT, VA, NC, and CO. BSCE, University of Dayton, 1980.
John W. Callahan
Vice President
BSME
Over 30 years of design engineering and structural analysis experience in aerospace, electro-optic, and simulation industries. Structural analysis work covers flight simulators and spacecraft hardware for the International Space Station ELC, DARPA Falcon Hypersonic Cruise Vehicle, and Advanced Stirling Radioisotope Generator programs. Test experience includes static and dynamic testing for ASRG. Program management and design team leadership on flight simulator upgrades for B-52, RC-135, KC-130R, and CH-53D platforms. BSME, University of Virginia, 1987.