Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Waveguide Manufacturing Solutions in St. Petersburg, FL
Founded in 1962, Space Machine & Engineering has established itself as a global leader in waveguide manufacturing and RF engineering solutions. Our team of experts brings over 250 years of combined experience in aerospace and defense industries, specializing in custom waveguide assemblies and high-frequency communication systems. As an AS9100D-certified and ITAR-registered manufacturer, we prioritize quality control through ISO 9001:2015 standards while delivering mission-critical components for satellite communications, radar systems, and advanced testing environments. Our 23,000-square-foot facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, houses state-of-the-art production and testing capabilities, including precision CNC machining and RF benchtop laboratories operating up to 26.5 GHz. We serve prestigious clients across military, scientific, and commercial sectors, with notable contributions to projects like SpaceX launches and U.S.Navy aircraft carriers. Our engineering team provides full-service support from design to installation, including on-site testing and pressure leak diagnostics. With a legacy of innovation since the early space program era, we maintain a culture focused on solving complex communication challenges through tailored waveguide solutions. Our inventory of thin-wall aluminum waveguides enables rapid delivery of flight-qualified components, while our RF engineering services cover link budget analysis, 3D electromagnetic simulations, and system integration planning. We remain committed to advancing waveguide technology while maintaining U.S.-based manufacturing for all custom components.
Services
Custom Waveguide Fabrication
RF Engineering Services
On-Site Installation
Waveguide Testing
Satellite Communication Solutions
Waveguide Component Manufacturing
Military Radar Systems
Precision CNC Machining
Flight-Qualified Assemblies
RF Benchtop Testing
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 61 years of specialized experience in waveguide manufacturing since 1962
- Our team maintains AS9100D certification for aerospace quality management standards
- We provide complete RF engineering services from link budget analysis to system integration
- Our 23,000 sq ft facility includes advanced testing labs with Rohde & Schwarz equipment
- We guarantee U.S.-based manufacturing for all flight-qualified waveguide components
Associations and certifications
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015
- ITAR-registered
Services
Custom Waveguide Fabrication
We design and produce fully integrated waveguide assemblies tailored to specific RF transmission requirements. Our capabilities include rectangular, double ridge, and thin-wall configurations using materials like aluminum and brass. Each assembly undergoes 100% dimensional inspection and electrical testing with vector network analyzers to ensure optimal performance in high-frequency applications.
RF Engineering Services
Our RF engineering team provides comprehensive solutions from system design to performance optimization. Services include link budget analysis, 3D electromagnetic simulations, antenna design, and protocol testing. We support applications ranging from satellite communications to radar systems using state-of-the-art testing equipment operating up to 26.5 GHz frequencies.
On-Site Installation
We offer complete installation and testing services for waveguide systems in ground and ship-based radar applications. Our engineers provide custom mounting solutions using cable trays, clamps, and feedthroughs while performing full-system RF testing and pressure leak diagnostics to ensure operational reliability in demanding environments.
Waveguide Testing
Our quality assurance process includes comprehensive electrical testing and dimensional verification for all waveguide assemblies. Using advanced metrology labs, we perform dent tuning, VSWR optimization, and pressure leak testing with compressed air or nitrogen to meet AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 standards for mission-critical applications.
Flight-Qualified Assemblies
We manufacture flight-approved waveguide components from S-Band (WR340) through V-Band (WR19) specifications. Our inventory of thin-wall aluminum waveguides enables rapid delivery of space-qualified assemblies that meet rigorous satellite communication requirements, including programs for Direct TV, SpaceX, and U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.
People
Thor Brun
CEO
Thor Brun leads Space Machine & Engineering with strategic vision for advancing waveguide technology. Under his leadership, the company maintains its legacy of innovation in RF solutions while expanding capabilities to meet evolving satellite communication demands through U.S.-based manufacturing.
Questions
What waveguide manufacturing services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom rectangular, double ridge, and thin-wall waveguide assemblies for high-frequency applications. Our capabilities include flight-qualified components, pressure leak testing, and on-site installation for aerospace, defense, and scientific industries.
Are your waveguide components manufactured in the United States?
Yes, all our waveguide products are designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested at our 23,000-square-foot facility in St. Petersburg, Florida, ensuring strict quality control for mission-critical applications.
What quality certifications do you maintain?
We are AS9100D-certified and ITAR-registered with ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. Our manufacturing processes meet rigorous aerospace standards for dimensional accuracy and electrical performance testing.
Can you support complex waveguide installation projects?
Our engineering team provides complete on-site installation services including custom mounting solutions, full-system RF testing, and pressure leak diagnostics for ground and ship-based radar systems in demanding operational environments.
What RF engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive RF engineering services including link budget analysis, 3D electromagnetic simulations, antenna design, protocol testing, and system integration planning using advanced testing equipment up to 26.5 GHz frequencies.
What is your typical lead time for waveguide assemblies?
Lead times vary based on complexity, but our extensive inventory of thin-wall aluminum waveguides enables rapid delivery of standard components. Contact our sales team for specific timing based on your project requirements.
