Custom Sensors for the Final Frontier

From rocket propulsion systems to satellite structures, space programmes demand measurement integrity under the most extreme conditions. 

Vacuum, cryogenic temperatures, severe shock during stage separation, thermal cycling, and tight development timelines all conspire against accurate instrumentation.

At HITEC Sensors, we understand those challenges intimately, and we deliver custom strain gauge and torque sensor solutions built to survive them, from ground test stands all the way to orbit.

HITEC - Structural Monitoring and Load Testing

Structural Monitoring and Load Testing

Spacecraft structures endure extreme thermal and mechanical loads throughout their lifecycle. HITEC supports the development and validation of these systems with:

  • Structural Load and Fatigue Testing: Detect fatigue, stress, and anomalies in spacecraft structures, airframes, and fuselage assemblies.
  • Shock Testing: Capture transient load data during rocket separation or in-flight deployment events.
  • Missile and Rocket Test Programs: Deliver accurate strain and stress measurement for propulsion and structural integrity testing.

Our strain gauge installations and instrumentation provide engineers with high-fidelity data to validate design and performance under real-world conditions.

HITEC - Power and Propulsion Testing Custom Sensors

Power and Propulsion Testing

Propulsion systems define mission capability. HITEC’s torque and strain measurement solutions support testing across propulsion and power subsystems to improve efficiency and reliability.

  • Rocket Propulsion and Test Stands: Measure dynamic loads and validate thrust performance.
  • Spacecraft Propulsion Systems: Monitor torque output and structural stress during operation.
  • Missile Systems: Evaluate propulsion efficiency and mechanical integrity under high stress.

Our sensors are trusted for their stability, precision, and endurance, even in the harshest testing environments

Our approach for measuring excellence

Reliability under stress

HIGH RELIABILITY FOR HIGH STRESS

Your sensors must remain stable through vibration, radiation, thermal swings, and launch loads. HITEC’s designs undergo rigorous validation and environmental screening; we tailor each device for your specific envelope so that drift, creep, and failure do not compromise vital data.

Tailored integration and care

INTEGRATING INTO YOUR TEAM

Many organisations maintain in-house strain gauge teams, yet when projects push into extreme or bespoke territory, they turn to HITEC as a trusted partner. Whether instrumenting rocket test stands, spacecraft fuselage sections, or emerging propulsion systems, we collaborate from design phase through installation, calibration, and on-site support. Our team works shoulder-to-shoulder with yours, acting as an extension of your engineering staff.

Confidence through traceability

DELIVERING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TRACEABILITY

In space programmes, every number counts and every test must be auditable. Our calibration and measurement infrastructure is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Combined with AS9100D / ISO 9001 certification and a well-documented quality system, our processes support the strict reporting and review regimes that aerospace and defense require.

Trusted Partner for Space Programs

HITEC Sensors does more than deliver components, we deliver complete, turnkey measurement systems. From strain gauge installations and instrumentation to data acquisition, field service, and integration with your broader test infrastructure, we take full responsibility for the entire measurement chain.

Our expertise bridges the gap between commodity strain gauge suppliers and fully in-house engineering teams. For standard applications, we compete on precision and reliability. For mission-critical, high-complexity systems, we excel, providing end-to-end solutions that simplify coordination, reduce risk, and ensure data integrity under the most extreme conditions.

As a trusted outsourcing partner, HITEC extends your engineering capability with precision sensor design, custom installation, and full data acquisition support. Our solutions are deployed in prototype and development labs across the space industry, supporting leading-edge innovation from concept to qualification, and from ground testing to orbit.

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