Where Every Path Leads to Opportunity
From idea to execution, we deliver advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions for defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
[ about us ]
Built for Missions
Since 1997, Compass Systems has been transforming complex ideas into mission-ready technologies for the defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
As a certified small business, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and proven performance to drive mission success.
Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and veterans delivers solutions that bridge research and development, engineering, and manufacturing—ensuring every system we touch is reliable, scalable, and ready for the field.
Built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and results, Compass continues to support our customers’ most demanding missions—today and into the future.
More than 25 years of success supporting critical defense, aerospace, and commercial programs with reliable, mission-ready solutions.
Committed to excellence through AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems that ensure precision and consistency in every product.
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An integrated team of engineers, technicians, and veterans with hands-on experience across R&D, flight operations, manufacturing, and sustainment.
From concept and design to production and deployment, Compass delivers full-lifecycle support that keeps missions on schedule and systems in service.
[ Core Values ]
Built on Strong Values
We combine technical expertise, innovation, and real-world experience to deliver mission-critical solutions.
We will always take the high road by practicing the highest ethical standards, and by honoring our commitments. We will take personal responsibility for our actions, and treat everyone fairly with trust and respect.
We will strive for continuous quality improvement in all that we do.
Satisfied customers are essential to our success. We will achieve total customer satisfaction by understanding what the customer is requiring and delivering it professionally.
We recognize our strength and our competitive advantage is and always will be – people. We will continually learn, and share ideas and knowledge. We will encourage cooperative efforts at every level and across all activities in our Company.
We value the skills, strengths, and perspectives of our diverse team.
We will provide a safe workplace.
[ Our Mission, Our Leaders ]
Guided by purpose, driven by people
We are dedicated to engineering and manufacturing excellence by maintaining the highest standards of quality in our innovative solutions. Our commitment to developing cutting-edge technology, ensuring customer satisfaction, and fostering employee growth drives us to continuously improve and adapt in an ever-evolving industry.
As a small business competing in a highly diverse market, our vision is to pioneer the forefront of engineering and manufacturing excellence to enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of our nation’s defense. Our dedication to customer satisfaction and fostering the professional growth of our employees ensures that we not only meet but exceed expectations, and deliver exceptional value to both our customers and our team members alike. Together, we are shaping a brighter future by empowering our work force to provide top-tier solutions that achieve new heights of prosperity and impact.
[ Contacts ]
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you’re looking for a trusted engineering partner or a new career opportunity, Compass Systems is ready to support your mission.
[ Our Locations ]
Across the Nation
Compass Systems operates across key regions to support defense, aerospace, and industrial missions nationwide.
Headquarters
Patuxent River, MD
Manufacturing Facility
Johnstown, PA
Field Locations
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