Hawk specializes in Aerospace, Mechanical and Thermal Systems Engineering.

Hawk Institute of Space Sciences - Engineering ImageHISS provides subject matter experts and conducts research in the functional disciplines associated with spacecraft development and space-based missions (scientific and national security). HISS supports a number of contracts with NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility (WFF), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), NOAA, NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), and the Secretary of Defense.

We provide mechanical, electrical, thermal and systems engineering support for a variety of programs including:

Aerospace Engineering

  • Cosmic-Ray Energetics and Mass (CREAM) Instrument
  • Max Launch Abort System (MLAS)
  • Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS)
  • Global Precipitation Program (GPM)
  • P3 Aircraft
  • Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter & Hubble Repair Mission
  • Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRSS)
  • Multi Mission Spacecraft (MMS)
  • National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS)
  • Climate Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory (CLARREO) Mission

Mechanical Technician Support

  • Mechanical Fabrication, Assembly and Testing.
  • Heat and Plume Shield Manufacturing Design, Fabrication and Assembly.