Flight Software, Avionics & GNC Design Services

GuideTech is an aerospace design company supporting defense and aerospace programs developing autonomous systems. We deliver autonomous aerospace systems design, flight software, avionics, and guidance, navigation and control (GNC) engineering services to startups, primes, and government program offices, without the years of infrastructure buildout.
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Prime-Level Rigor. Small-Business Speed.

GuideTech delivers:

  • Decades of experience developing GNC and flight software, avionics hardware and development toolchain helps accelerate time to first flight and reduce NRE.
  • Systems design discipline and technical depth that rivals that of major defense primes.
  • An embedded team that works alongside you from early architecture through flight-ready design handoff.
  • Reduced technical, schedule, and budget risk for startups and primes alike.

Backed by Palladyne AI

GuideTech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Palladyne AI and can draw on the financial stability of the enterprise. Customers benefit from the agility of a focused engineering team, underpinned by the resources, stability, and long-term support required for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.
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Our Core Values

Honesty Above All Else

When you work with GuideTech, you get straight talk. We believe in direct, clear communication. We’ll let you know what we’re up to and what we’re thinking. If something is not going well, you’ll know about it. You’ll have a clear picture of where your project stands at all times.

Asymmetric Outcomes

Time and time again we’ve proven that an ingenious small team can outperform larger and more traditional work forces. We provide unfettered dedication, uncompromising standards and unmatched creativity to make big things happen without the outsized budget.

Technology Focused

We’re committed to technology development. Our innovative technologies make our development faster, less expensive and more relevant. We invest in research, development and education so our staff and tech are on the cutting edge.