Who We Are
Phi Systems is a high-impact engineering consultancy at the intersection of aerospace innovation, advanced systems design, and product development. With direct contributions to NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Virgin Galactic, and Airborne Systems, our expertise spans high-reliability software development, high-reliability hardware development, spacecraft mechanisms, and flight systems.
Phi Systems is an engineering design and consulting firm specializing in high‑reliability software and hardware: with avionics and space systems as our core expertise. Experience includes NASA JPL missions (Ingenuity, Europa Clipper, Mars 2020 Rover), commercial spaceflight at Virgin Galactic, and survivability/recovery systems at Airborne Systems.
We combine rigorous systems engineering with rapid prototyping to take concepts from requirements to production, implementation, or flight. Core strengths: electrical & embedded design, control and monitoring software systems, SIL/HIL and environmental testing, EGSE and custom test assets, documentation to standards (ICD, QTP/ATP, FMEA), and production‑ready implementation.
Notable Missions & Projects
Key projects across NASA JPL, Virgin Galactic, Airborne Systems, and Phi Systems.
Mars 2020 Helicopter 'Ingenuity' — EGSE Development
- Designed Over Voltage/Over Current Protection and RS-422/Multi-Signal Isolation Chassis
- Built custom cable harnesses
- Performed schematic capture and test procedure development
Europa Clipper — Power and Sensors Division
- Integrated and tested power and sensor systems test-beds
- Conducted Failure Mode Error Analysis (FMEA)
- Managed parts procurement and test procedure development
Mars 2020 Rover 'Perseverance' — Control Module Environmental Testing
- Conducted environmental tests to qualify control modules for launch, cruise, and descent
- Executed multiple environmental testing techniques under JPL procedures
- Collaborated with JPL teams to ensure compliance with mission requirements
Attitude Recovery System GEN II
- Re-designed legacy electronics modules for aerospace recovery systems
- Led design and integration of GEN II Attitude Recovery System electronics
- Introduced resin SLA 3D printing to enhance rapid prototyping capabilities
Delta Class Spacecraft Avionics
- Designed and integrated avionics for Delta class spacecraft
- Developed company QTP and ATP standards per MIL/DOD requirements
- Supported SIL/HIL simulation and flight testing for avionics systems
Rapid Space Mechanism Prototyping
- Designed flight‑like separation latch with additive‑manufactured Inconel
- Achieved TRL 5 with thermal‑vac + vib qualification
- Cut lead time from 10 weeks to 9 days using DfAM