• Many engineering firms build hardware.

    We build operational impact.

    vigilant.engineering is a product development consultancy harnessing the latest advances in technology to build solutions for defense, robotics, climate and IoT.

    Built in Seattle, alongside high-tech market-makers. We bring extensive defense business and engineering experience to bear in developing innovative hardware products that address the emerging threats and challenges of tomorrow.

    Your mission deserves vigilant.engineering. Reach out to us today!

  • Precision Hardware Design for

    Dual-Use Innovation

    vigilant.engineering is a specialized engineering firm dedicated to designing, prototyping, and building mission-critical hardware at the intersection of commercial and defense dual-use innovation and national security needs. We partner with startups, OEMs, higher education institutions, and defense organizations to accelerate the development of next-generation products.

    Our Team Consists of Elite Product Makers

    We bring systems engineers, industrial designers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and mechanical engineers—who work together to deliver cutting-edge, field-ready technology for the most demanding environments.

    Advanced Product Development

    • Full-system design & engineering: From early proof-of-concept to operational reality, ensuring mission alignment, a resilient supply chain and manufacturability to meet your unique market needs.
    • Integrated prototyping & testing: Rapid iteration cycles to validate hardware performance under real-world conditions.
    • Ruggedization & defense-ready engineering: Adapting commercial innovation for extreme conditions and high-reliability applications.

    Electronic & Mechanical

    Systems Engineering

    • High-performance embedded systems: purpose-built, AI-enabled edge processing hardware for defense, aerospace, and IoT applications.
    • Custom PCB design & signal processing: Precision electronics designed for high-performance, low-power consumption, and secure operations.
    • Structural & mechanical engineering: Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques for resilient, lightweight and thermally-controlled designs.

    Dual-Use & Defense-Grade Expertise

    • Unmanned systems & robotics: Autonomous platforms for ISR, logistics, and operational support.
    • Secure communications & networking: Hardened, next-gen systems for commercial and military use.
    • Advanced sensing & surveillance: Sensor fusion, LiDAR, and RF solutions for enhanced situational awareness.

  • Tailored Engineering Teams.

    Built for Your Mission.

    Your mission demands the best. We deliver.

    We assemble a world-class team, tailored to your specific needs:

    • Rapid-response startup product teams for high-growth ventures.
    • Mission-critical defense product teams for battlefield-ready solutions.
    • Multi-disciplinary product teams integrating Robotics, AI, embedded systems, and secure networking.

    From venture-backed startups to defense primes, our teams accelerate your roadmap from concept to market production.

  • Ready to Get Started?

    Reach out today, and let's discuss where our mission-driven team of engineers and makers can assist you in achieving your product development goals!

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    Tell us about your challenge.

    Don't face your challenges alone—reach out now! Let's connect and discuss how our expert team can support and guide you through any obstacles you're facing.

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    Schedule an innovation workshop.

    Unlock your team's potential—schedule an innovation workshop today! Together, we'll explore groundbreaking product ideas and strategies to drive your business forward.

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    Have a new venture?

    Turn your vision into reality—start your new venture with confidence! Connect with us today and discover how our expert guidance and innovative strategies can help you navigate the product-making journey and achieve success. Let's build something extraordinary together!

    We don’t just design and build hardware.

    We make sure your technology works where it matters most.

  • How can we help you?

    We believe the world’s hardest problems demand mission-driven solutions.

    Fill out our inquiry form below, and then click Submit to book an intro meeting!

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