Sentinel Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc.  ·  Falls Church, VA  ·  ITAR Registered  ·  CAGE: 7TZM4 CMMC Level 2 Certified  ·  FCL: TOP SECRET
Est. 2003  ·  Active Programs: 34  ·  Cleared Personnel: 1,200+

Advanced
Defense
Systems.

Sentinel Aerospace & Defense Group delivers mission-critical systems integration, electronic warfare, C5ISR architecture, and cyber operations support for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied agencies worldwide.

22+
Years in Operation
$3.8B
Cumulative Contract Value
1,200+
Cleared Personnel
11
IDIQ & GWAC Vehicles
34
Active DoD Programs
FCL: Top Secret
TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly
ITAR Reg. M-19471-18
CMMC Level 2 — 2024
ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D
NISPOM Ch. 8 Compliant
DoD SkillBridge Partner
Company Overview

Full-Spectrum Defense
Since 2003

Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Sentinel Aerospace & Defense Group has grown from a specialized systems engineering firm into a full-spectrum defense solutions provider supporting some of the U.S. military's most demanding programs.

We operate under a Facility Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET level with TS/SCI-cleared personnel across all major program areas. Offices in San Diego, Huntsville, and Dayton keep our teams embedded alongside the commands they serve.

Sentinel is an equal opportunity employer and proud DoD SkillBridge partner — offering transitioning servicemembers a direct pathway into defense careers. Over 40% of our workforce are veterans or currently transitioning.

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Mission First
Every decision traces back to warfighter outcomes. We deliver capability, not products.
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Cleared & Compliant
ITAR, CMMC L2, AS9100D, and TS/SCI FCL — fully compliant at every level.
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Veteran-Led
Senior leadership includes decorated officers from every branch of service.
Certifications & Registrations
CMMC Level 2
DoD CMMC-AB Assessed · 2024
Active
ITAR Registered
DDTC Reg. M-19471-18
Active
ISO 9001:2015
ANAB Accredited Certifier
Certified
DSS Facility Clearance
TOP SECRET — DCSA Adjudicated
TS Level
AS9100D / AS9001
SAE Aerospace Quality Management
Certified
SAM.gov — UEI Verified
CAGE: 7TZM4 · UEI: SNTL4ADG2026
Active
What We Do

Core
Capabilities

End-to-end defense solutions across the full DoD acquisition lifecycle — from Milestone A through full-rate production, deployment, and lifecycle sustainment. Sentinel engineers are embedded with PEOs, program offices, and operational commands.

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Electronic Warfare
C5ISR
Missile Defense
Intelligence & Cyber
Space & Satellite
Acquisition Support
Electronic Warfare & EW Systems

Design, integration, and test of airborne and shipboard EW systems including EA/ES suites, directed energy countermeasures, and RF spectrum management for multi-domain operations. Sentinel's EW team supports programs across NAVAIR, AFMC, and special operations commands.

SEWIP Block IIIEPAWSSNGJ-MBDRFMEA-18G
Primary CustomerNAVAIR / AFLCMC
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI
LocationsPatuxent River, Dayton
Contract TypeCPFF / T&M / FFP
C5ISR Architecture & Integration

End-to-end C5ISR systems design supporting JADC2 imperatives. Capabilities span sensor fusion, tactical data links, SATCOM integration, and multi-domain command node architecture across air, land, maritime, and space domains.

JADC2Link 16SATCOMFBCB2ABMS
Primary CustomerJFHQ-DODIN / AFRL
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI
LocationsPentagon / Ft. Meade
Contract TypeCPFF / IDIQ TO
Missile Defense Systems

Interceptor integration, fire control, and ground-based midcourse defense support. Sentinel engineers support BMDS and theater missile defense architectures across all mission phases from requirements through operational test.

GMDTHAADPatriot PAC-3IBCSMDA
Primary CustomerMDA / PEO Missiles
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI
LocationsHuntsville / Redstone
Contract TypeCPAF / CPFF
Intelligence & Cyber Operations

SIGINT/GEOINT analytical support, cyber threat intelligence platforms, and OCO/DCO training support for U.S. Cyber Command, NSA, and defense intelligence community customers. RMF A&A support across classified networks.

SIGINTCYBERCOMRMF A&ADCSANSA
Primary CustomerCYBERCOM / NSA / DIA
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI + CI Poly
LocationsFt. Meade / Arlington
Contract TypeCPFF / T&M
Space & Satellite Systems

Ground control station development, space situational awareness, and launch vehicle payload support for USSF, NRO, and allied space programs. On-orbit anomaly resolution, command & control software, and SSA data fusion.

GPS IIIAEHFSBIRSSSAUSSF
Primary CustomerUSSF / SSC / NRO
Clearance RequiredTS/SCI
LocationsEl Segundo / Peterson
Contract TypeCPFF / FFP
Acquisition & Program Support

Systems engineering, T&E, LCCE, and acquisition lifecycle management from Milestone A through full-rate production. Sentinel supports PEOs and program offices across services with DAWIA-qualified program management and systems engineering professionals.

PPBET&ESE/SEMLCCEDAS
Primary CustomerOSD / Service PEOs
Clearance RequiredSecret / TS
LocationsPentagon / Falls Church
Contract TypeT&M / CPFF
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Contracting & Vehicles

Working With
Government Customers

Sentinel holds multiple IDIQ and GWAC vehicles enabling expedited task order award across civilian and defense agencies. Contact our contracts team to discuss vehicle on-ramp and teaming opportunities.

Contract Vehicles
GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) — Large Business
SeaPort-NxG — Navy / USMC / DLA / OSD
OASIS+ Unrestricted Pool 1 & Pool 2
DHS EAGLE II — Functional Category 2
Army ITES-3S — Information Technology
Air Force NETCENTS-2 Application Services
CIO-SP3 — NIH GWAC
Primary Customers
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (R&E)
U.S. Air Force Materiel Command / AFRL
U.S. Space Force / Space Systems Command
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Clearance & Certifications
Facility Clearance Level: TOP SECRET
Personnel: TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly
ITAR Registration No. M-19471-18
CMMC Level 2 Assessed — 2024
ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D — ANAB Accredited
NISPOM Chapter 8 Compliant Network
Secret TS/SCI CMMC L2
Teaming & Partnerships
Sentinel actively pursues teaming arrangements with large and small business primes. Contact our BD team to discuss teaming agreements and NDA execution.
Newsroom

Latest News
& Contract Awards

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Contract Award
March 14, 2026
Sentinel Awarded $218M NAVAIR Electronic Warfare Systems Integration IDIQ
Sentinel Aerospace & Defense Group has been awarded an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract by Naval Air Systems Command for electronic warfare systems integration and technical support services in support of multiple naval aviation platform programs. Work will be performed at Patuxent River, MD and San Diego, CA.
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Partnership
January 29, 2026
Sentinel Approved as DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner
Sentinel has been approved as a DoD SkillBridge partner, enabling transitioning servicemembers to complete their final 180 days while gaining hands-on experience across program offices nationwide.
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Recognition
November 4, 2025
Sentinel Named to Washington Technology Fast 50 for Third Consecutive Year
Washington Technology has recognized Sentinel among the fastest-growing defense IT and technical services firms in the GovCon market for the third year running.
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Our People

Executive
Leadership Team

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Robert J. Ellison
Chief Executive Officer
Ret. Lt. General, USAF. Former PEO for Advanced Battle Management Systems. 34 years combined military and government experience. MS Systems Engineering, Georgia Tech.
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Karen A. Mercer
President & COO
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering. MPA, Harvard Kennedy School. Oversees all operational divisions and program delivery.
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Thomas B. Wynn
Chief Technology Officer
Former DARPA program manager, Tactical Technology Office. PhD Electrical Engineering, MIT. Leads R&D investment strategy and technical architecture across all advanced programs.
PD
Patrick Drake
Director of Sales, Western Region
15 years federal BD and capture management. Former BD lead at two top-10 defense primes. Manages all DoD account strategy for Western U.S. and Pacific commands.
Join Our Team

Open
Positions

Sentinel is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit veterans and transitioning servicemembers. Most positions require an active U.S. security clearance.

Federal Sales Representative — Western Region
San Diego, CAFull-Time$85K Base + Commission
REQ-2026-0341 · Clearance: Secret (Sponsorship Available)
Apply
Systems Engineer III — Electronic Warfare
Dayton, OHFull-TimeTS/SCI Required
REQ-2026-0318 · Clearance: TS/SCI w/ Full Scope
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Program Manager — Space Systems
El Segundo, CAFull-TimeTS/SCI Required
REQ-2026-0305 · Clearance: TS/SCI
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Cyber Operations Analyst — DCO
Fort Meade, MDFull-TimeTS/SCI + Poly
REQ-2026-0290 · Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
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Acquisition Analyst — DAS Support
Pentagon, Arlington, VAFull-TimeSecret Required
REQ-2026-0277 · Clearance: Secret
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Intelligence Analyst — GEOINT/SIGINT
Huntsville, ALFull-TimeTS/SCI Required
REQ-2026-0261 · Clearance: TS/SCI
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Benefits at Sentinel
Competitive base + performance bonus & commission structures
Medical, dental, vision — 92% of employee premiums covered
401(k) with 6% employer match, fully vested day one
Clearance & polygraph sponsorship at zero cost to employee
Tuition reimbursement up to $12,500 annually
28 days PTO + 11 federal holidays + 3 personal days
Remote/hybrid on eligible programs
ESPP — 15% purchase discount
DoD SkillBridge approved partner
DAWIA, PMP, and technical cert support
Get in Touch

Contact
Sentinel ADG

Offices & Contacts
Headquarters
3150 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 800
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 555-5200
Western Region — San Diego
9920 Pacific Heights Blvd, Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92121 (Sorrento Valley)
Business Development, Western Region
Patrick Drake, Director of Sales
(856) 343-9490 · p.drake@sentinel-adg.com
Contracts & Teaming
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