SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 1, 2025 – Today, ATA Engineering, Inc., an employee-owned company renowned for its expertise in analysis- and test-driven engineering design solutions, proudly marks 25 years of innovation and service. Since its founding in April 2000, ATA has fostered a culture of ingenuity, remaining committed to technical excellence and the pursuit of customer success by delivering responsive engineering services and software across several industries including aerospace, defense, themed entertainment, industrial and mining, consumer products, and more.
Over the past quarter century, ATA has expanded from a 28-person team headquartered in San Diego, California, to a nationwide company with offices also based in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Berkeley and Los Angeles, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Huntsville, Alabama; Madison, Wisconsin; and Washington, DC. Comprising well over 200 employee-owners today, ATA has earned a reputation for its deep understanding of client needs and ability to solve complex engineering challenges with exceptional technical quality and a collaborative approach that drives project success.
“It has been a thrill and a privilege to be part of the first 25 years of the ATA Engineering story,” said Josh Davis, ATA’s president. “Looking back and taking stock at what this team has accomplished for our customers over that time has accentuated just how incredible a journey it has been. We are deeply grateful for the people and organizations who have entrusted ATA to be part of solving their most formidable engineering challenges.”
Innovation, Impact, and Industry Recognition
Throughout its history, ATA has played a critical role in revolutionary engineering projects by providing design, analysis, and test support to flagship systems and missions including the RL10B-2 liquid rocket engine, NASA’s Orion spacecraft, the James Webb Space Telescope, and a multitude of Mars exploration vehicles, including the Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. The company has also led multidisciplinary design, testing, and analysis efforts for dozens of next-generation aircraft, spacecraft, and launch vehicles while pioneering engineering methods that enabled expectation-exceeding outcomes from that work. These accomplishments have been recognized with numerous industry awards, including the prestigious NASA George M. Low Award in 2012, the Small Business Administration’s Tibbetts Award in 2020, and multiple honors from Siemens Digital Industries Software surrounding the software and testing solutions that ATA has delivered as a value-added reseller. These notable achievements demonstrate ATA’s commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions and driving technological advancements for a diverse client base that spans several industries and technical disciplines.
Forging Ahead: ATA’s Next 25 Years
As ATA celebrates this milestone, the company remains focused on the future. Through the continual development of advanced simulation technologies, digital engineering methods, and new capabilities for emerging industries, ATA aims to remain a recognized leader in engineering solutions. Committed to investing in research and methods development, ATA is focused on the singular goal of helping customers succeed in their most ambitious projects. ATA is excited to explore the engineering horizons of tomorrow as the company continues to uphold a standard of excellence defined by service, technical expertise, and quality.
For more information, please email ATA Engineering at [email protected] or submit a project inquiry online at https://www.ata-e.com/project-inquiry/
About ATA Engineering, Inc.
ATA Engineering, Inc., is a leading provider of high-value analysis- and test-driven engineering design solutions. With a focus on innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, ATA delivers comprehensive engineering services that meet the diverse needs of industries ranging from aerospace and defense to commercial products and beyond. For more information, visit https://www.ata-e.com/
