BOULDER, CO, May 18, 2026 – SciTec received an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract to develop sensor-system algorithms for electromagnetic spectrum missions, using deep learning and small SWaP processors to support target detection, tracking and custody.
The work supports development of the Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture; an AFRL effort focused on sensor-system research and development for global persistent awareness applications.
SciTec will implement deep learning and other advanced algorithms on small Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) processors. The algorithms will process target detection, tracking and custody functions in mission environments that require compact processing hardware and real-time performance.
SciTec’s detection, tracking and fusion algorithms have been deployed across the Department of War and intelligence community for more than 45 years. The company’s systems support missile warning, missile defense and integrated air and missile defense missions.
“SciTec is honored to support AFRL on this important effort,” said Dr. Jen Wilber, executive director, Future Systems at SciTec. “Our teams have spent decades developing and operationalizing advanced sensing and data processing technologies for national defense missions. We are excited to contribute our expertise to this program and support AFRL’s ongoing work to advance capabilities that strengthen global awareness and mission readiness.”
Source: Firefly Aerospace
About SciTec
SciTec is a defense and space technology company based in Princeton, NJ. The company develops remote sensing, missile warning, missile defense, command and control, space domain awareness and aircraft survivability systems. Its work includes mission data processing, system modeling, rapid prototyping, sensor physics, algorithm development, real-time processing, simulation, instrumentation, field testing and software engineering. SciTec serves U.S. and allied defense, intelligence, aerospace and national security customers. Its systems support warfighters, government agencies, space programs and mission data users. The company was founded in 1979 in Princeton. It operates offices in Dayton, OH; Boulder, CO; Huntsville, AL; and El Segundo, CA.