Engineering Solutions for Civil Aerospace
RC Fornax provide disciplined, standards-driven engineering services across the full aircraft programme lifecycle from concept development and system definition through to certification support and entry into service.
Aligned with and operating in accordance with established aerospace standards, we support certified organisations and programme teams delivering within complex, highly regulated environments.
Our approach is informed by experience delivering in highly regulated, safety-critical programmes, and is founded on technical excellence, rigorous governance, and an independent assurance mindset, ensuring safe, reliable and predictable engineering outcomes.
Our Approach
Standards-led delivery aligned with AS9100, ARP4754A, ARP4761A, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160
Design lifecycle coverage from concept through to certification support
Independent assurance mindset ensuring traceability, compliance, and risk reduction
Collaborative engagement with OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
Our Core Aerospace Capabilities
Systems Engineering
We apply structured systems engineering methodologies to manage complexity and ensure alignment between stakeholder requirements, system architecture, and delivered capability.
Requirements capture, management, and bidirectional traceability aligned with ARP4754A
- System and item-level architecture development and allocation, aligned with ARP4754A programme lifecycles and governance expectations
Functional analysis, allocation, and interface definition
Verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution aligned with ARP4754A, supported by safety assessment inputs aligned with ARP4761A
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using industry-standard toolsets
Mechanical Design
We deliver mechanical design solutions optimised for performance, weight, and manufacturability within demanding aerospace environments.
Concept and detailed design of structural and mechanical components
Structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis
CAD modelling and configuration-controlled documentation
Design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA)
Compliance with environmental and qualification standards (e.g. RTCA DO-160)
Electrical & Electronic Design
Our electrical and electronic engineering services support the development of reliable, certifiable avionics and power systems.
Circuit design and multi-layer PCB development
Power generation, distribution, and management systems
Avionics integration and embedded electronics
Verification, qualification, and certification support in alignment with DO-254
Software Development
We develop high-integrity software for airborne and ground-based aerospace systems, aligned with recognised certification frameworks.
Embedded and real-time software development
Safety-critical software lifecycle aligned with DO-178C
Requirements-based testing and structural coverage analysis
Secure and resilient software architectures
FPGA Development
We deliver FPGA-based solutions for deterministic, high-performance processing in avionics and mission systems.
FPGA architecture and detailed design (VHDL/Verilog)
Development in accordance with DO-254 processes
Simulation, verification, and timing analysis
Integration within safety-critical electronic systems
AI & Advanced Aerospace Technologies
We apply advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance system capability, operational efficiency, and decision support.
Machine learning applied to aerospace data sets
Computer vision for inspection, navigation, and autonomy
Predictive maintenance and health monitoring solutions
Integration of AI capabilities within certifiable system architectures
Project & Programme Management
We provide structured programme leadership aligned with aerospace governance frameworks to ensure predictable and controlled delivery.
Programme planning, scheduling, and lifecycle management
Risk, opportunity, and change management
Stakeholder and supplier coordination across complex delivery ecosystems
Governance, reporting, and assurance aligned with APM industry best practice
