Booz Allen takes its tech innovation game to the next level with the opening of two cutting-edge facilities designed to revolutionize support for warfighters and defense clients. The company has just unveiled its new flagship engineering facility in Lorton, VA, and a maritime tech hub in Bremerton, WA. These centers will accelerate the development and deployment of advanced technologies, including rapid prototyping, systems integration, and AI-driven solutions, ensuring mission readiness in complex, contested environments.
The Lorton facility, home to the Warfighter Applications and Rapid Prototyping Center (WARP-C), is strategically located near Fort Belvoir and the Pentagon, offering support for real-time testing and integration. Meanwhile, the Bremerton Maritime Tech Facility is focused on pioneering unmanned maritime technologies critical to maintaining maritime dominance, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Layoffs: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is gearing up for a major workforce reduction at its Schenectady, NY site, where nearly half of its employees are set to be laid off by the end of this year. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed this week, 72 out of 152 workers will lose their jobs starting on December 31. These cuts are linked to the recent spinoff of GE Aerospace from the larger GE corporation, as the affected workers are part of a services unit inherited during the split. While the news is undoubtedly tough for the employees involved, GE Aerospace is offering a “comprehensive” severance package to help with the transition to new employment. Though these workers are non-unionized, the company promises to provide support as they navigate this difficult chapter.
Hiring: Optimum Technologies
Optimum Technologies LLC is set to double its workforce and expand its satellite production capabilities in Loudoun County, as demand for space flight hardware continues to soar. The company, which specializes in satellite manufacturing and space hardware design, has signed a 10-year lease to take on additional space near its Sterling headquarters, boosting its total footprint by 5,300 square feet. Co-founder John Hildebrand attributes the surge in growth to the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, which has tapped Optimum to help build low Earth orbit satellite networks. The expansion, set to create 50 new jobs over the next two years, will increase production capacity fivefold, thanks to a new 4,000-square-foot clean room for satellite assembly. With revenue growing 40% annually and expected to hit $25 million this year, Optimum’s growth is a testament to Northern Virginia’s booming aerospace industry.
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Saalex Corporation, a key player in aerospace, defense, and federal services, has announced a major move, relocating its corporate headquarters from Camarillo, CA, to Washington, D.C. The new office, located in the Navy Yard’s bustling 1 M Street SE building, places the company at the heart of government activity and strategic industries. This shift aligns with Saalex’s goal to expand its presence in the nation’s capital, allowing for greater engagement with federal clients like the Department of Defense and NASA. CEO Travis Mack emphasized the relocation as a pivotal step to drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and better serve the company’s growing client base. This move not only supports Saalex’s growth but also strengthens its ability to attract top talent and solidify relationships within the defense and federal contracting sectors.
