Quartus delivers precision-built optical instruments that perform in the world’s most demanding environments.
Combining decades of engineering experience with remote sensing and optical metrology, we ensure every system performs as designed — whether in orbit, on the ground, or subsurface. Supported by advanced simulation, analysis, and test facilities, Quartus helps engineering teams accelerate development, reduce technical risk, and achieve mission-ready confidence.
Multi-Domain
Ground, Airborne, and Spaceborne Instruments
Multiple Architecture Expertise
Reflective and Refractive Systems, Material & Detector Agnostic
Remote Sensing
Multi- and Hyper-spectral; Active and Passive Remote Sensing
Experience Across Spectrums
UV/VIS, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR Systems
Free Space Optical Communications
Ground Terminals, Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISL)
Broad Aperture Systems
Smaller Format to Meter-class Instruments
Achieving true precision in optical instruments means managing complexity at every scale.
In environments where micron-level tolerances define mission success, optical systems must account for an array of environmental variables to survive launch. Quartus understands these challenges and helps you meet them through disciplined optical payload design, aerospace systems engineering, verification, and validation that turn pressures into proven performance.
End-to-end optical instruments engineering — from concept to flight-ready hardware.
Quartus’ cross-functional teams integrate design, simulation, manufacturing, and verification to meet the exacting standards of aerospace and defense. With expertise in architectural trades and optical instrument development, we reduce risk and ensure transparency from design through delivery.
- Design, analysis, and manufacturing of optical and electro-optical systems from concept through qualified hardware
- System level modeling, trades, and architecture down selection to meet mission and science objectives
- Advanced optical metrology for alignment, calibration, and traceable performance verification
- Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis to ensure system environmental survivability and operational performance
- Full-system assembly, integration, and test for remote sensing, communications, imaging, and scientific payloads
- Custom metrology tools and methods that improve manufacturing efficiency
Trusted by leading aerospace companies to help deliver mission-critical optical instruments.
Engineering teams at NASA, Planet, and other innovators rely on our expertise in STOP analysis, and full-system design and development for flight and terrestrial applications. ISO 9001 certified, recognized by the NASA Engineering Safety Council, and NASA Langley Small Business Subcontractor of the Year, Quartus’ expertise in optical instruments helps customers achieve mission-proven performance through rigorous engineering and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Working with Quartus means precision without compromise.
Accelerate development and reduce technical risk through simulation-driven engineering
Gain operational confidence through verified and validated test data and correlated performance models
Partner with a team that scales with your mission and needs — adapting to new environments, technologies and growth targets
Move faster from concept to manufacturing with the end in mind at every step