Secondary Structure Design Services

Engineering Lightweight, Reliable, and Manufacturable Aerospace Structures

Specialized secondary structure design and engineering services for commercial aircraft, business jets, defense platforms, and next-generation aerospace programs, focused on weight optimization, structural integrity, and compliance with aerospace standards.

What Are Secondary Structures?

Structures That Support Every System Onboard

Secondary structures are non-primary aircraft components designed to support and integrate onboard systems without carrying major flight loads. These structures play a critical role in accommodating electrical harnesses, hydraulic systems, avionics equipment, air-conditioning ducts, and other aircraft subsystems.

From conceptual design and bracket development to detailed engineering and manufacturing documentation, we deliver end-to-end solutions that seamlessly integrate mechanical, electrical, and environmental control systems within the aircraft architecture.

  • Electrical harness brackets and supports
  • Air conditioning and environmental control system (ECS) brackets
  • Equipment mounting structures
  • Sheet metal supports and attachments
  • Cable routing and clamping structures
  • Mounting frames and installation assemblies
  • Interface and equipment support structures
Aerospace technician inspecting aircraft wing structure

Core Competencies

Our Secondary Structure Design Capabilities

End-to-end design and engineering support for the structures that hold aircraft systems together.

Bracket Design & Development

Design and development of lightweight, robust brackets and support structures for various aircraft systems.

  • Sheet metal bracket design
  • Bent and formed components
  • Equipment mounting brackets
  • Load-bearing support structures
  • Installation and interface brackets
  • Structural optimization and weight reduction
Rows of precision sheet metal brackets ready for installation

Electrical Harness Support Structures

Engineering solutions for efficient and maintainable routing of aircraft electrical systems.

  • Harness routing brackets
  • Cable support and clamping systems
  • Electrical equipment supports
  • Installation feasibility analysis
  • Maintainability and accessibility studies
  • Digital mock-up (DMU) validation
Coiled aircraft-grade wiring harness bundles

Air Conditioning & ECS Structures

Design of structural components supporting environmental control systems and associated equipment.

  • Duct and pipe support brackets
  • ECS equipment mounting structures
  • Interface and installation design
  • Packaging and clearance analysis
  • Assembly and maintenance considerations
Metal ducting and pipework supporting an environmental control system

Detailed Engineering & Drafting

Comprehensive engineering documentation to support manufacturing and assembly.

  • 3D CAD modeling
  • Detailed 2D drawings
  • Manufacturing drawings and annotations
  • Bill of materials (BOM)
  • Installation documentation
  • Quality and compliance documentation
Engineer drafting detailed technical drawings at a desk

How We Work

Our Engineering Process

  1. 01

    Requirement Analysis

    Understanding system requirements, installation constraints, and interface definitions.

  2. 02

    Digital Mock-Up (DMU) Assessment

    Reviewing aircraft digital models to identify installation locations, clearances, and existing structures.

  3. 03

    Concept Development

    Generating optimized concepts for brackets and support structures based on functional and manufacturing requirements.

  4. 04

    Detailed Design

    Developing detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings.

  5. 05

    Verification & Validation

    Performing installation checks, interference analysis, and design reviews to ensure compliance and manufacturability.

  6. 06

    Documentation & Release

    Delivering complete engineering packages including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and quality documentation.

Why Partner With Us

Why Partner With Us

flight

Extensive experience designing aircraft secondary structures and equipment support systems

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Focus on minimizing weight while maximizing structural performance and manufacturability

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Seamless coordination between structures, electrical systems, avionics, and environmental control systems

engineering

Comprehensive services from concept development and detailed design to manufacturing documentation and change management

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Engineering processes aligned with aerospace industry standards and customer-specific requirements

Building the Structures Behind Every Flight

We help aerospace organizations engineer reliable, lightweight, and manufacturable secondary structures that enable efficient integration of aircraft systems and enhance overall aircraft performance. Partner with us to design the next generation of aerospace secondary structures with precision, innovation, and engineering excellence.

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