Strategic Technical Insight for Infrared Observatories
From Detector Physics to Mission-Critical Performance
High-Performance IR Focal Plane Systems: Architecture and optimization of low-background HgCdTe arrays (H2RG, H4RG) and signal chains for space and ground-based instrumentation.
System Calibration & Noise Mitigation: Implementation of IRS² (JWST) and IRRC (Roman) algorithms; derivation of high-fidelity calibration suites for state-of-the-art infrared observatories.
Technical Concurrence & Advisory: Signal chain analysis—from semiconductor physics through ASIC readout electronics—to provide the rigorous basis for project and facility-level decisions.
Anomaly Root Cause & Resolution: Diagnostic insight for flight and ground-based systems operating under intense programmatic, financial, and schedule constraints.
Rapid-Response Consulting: Deployment-ready support for "unknown-unknown" anomalies where mission success is on the critical path.
JWST–Credit: NASA/GSFC/CIL/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez
Roman Focal Plane System–Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn
Engagement Models
Programmatic Decision Support
Targeting: Late-stage I&T and Launch Readiness.
We provide the sophisticated, mature technical insight required for successful Failure Review Boards (FRB). We specialize in accelerating root-cause diagnostics of challenging problems to provide project leadership with the actionable information needed to confidently navigate the critical path.
Heritage & Knowledge Continuity
Targeting: Transitioning Projects and Mission Operations.
Acting as the bridge between detector development and on-orbit operations. We help projects preserve deep institutional memory of performance nuances, ensuring that the original design intent and calibration strategies are fully realized throughout the mission lifecycle.
Long-Term Maturation Strategy
Targeting: Next-generation, decade-scale observatories.
Serving as an embedded advisor for the maturation of future focal plane architectures. We provide the independent subject matter expertise (SME) needed to confidently guide technology through the high-risk transition from laboratory prototypes (TRL 3) to flight-qualified reality (TRL 6)—and beyond.
Original Research & Collaboration
Focus: Research and Research proposal collaborations.
We are research active. We provide high-level expertise in detector systems, the space environment, applied mathematics, and advanced statistical techniques. We welcome and prioritize collaborations that use novel technology to advance astrophysics discovery, or that push the boundaries of sensing and quantum technology—including quantum-limited single photon detectors.