Vanta Aero
Automation · Design · Software · Manufacturing

An engineering company that automates operations, designs and manufactures parts, and builds the software your team runs on, consulting and our own products, under one roof.

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Who we are

The engineers behind
the systems at Vanta.

A team spanning aerospace manufacturing, systems engineering, automation and AI, bringing shop-floor know-how and software depth under one roof.

Aiden McDougal

Aiden McDougal

President – Engineering Consultant

An aerospace and systems engineer with experience at NASA and Gulfstream, Aiden leads Vanta Aero with a focus on customer service, automation, testing and measurable operational improvement.

Charlie Misbach

Charlie Misbach

Staff Scientist – Applied AI & Automation

A software engineer with dual degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Charlie develops full-stack, cloud and applied-AI solutions for complex operational workflows.

Hayden Taylor

Hayden Taylor

VP of Technology – Automation Consultant

An aerospace and manufacturing engineer, Hayden applies automation, AI, root-cause analysis and hands-on production experience to streamline client operations.

Jack DiCocco III

Jack DiCocco III

VP of Operations – Manufacturing & Engineering

An aerospace engineer with a foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion and spacecraft design, Jack supports technical problem-solving, manufacturing and operational execution.

Real World ExperienceShop floor to boardroom.
Engineered SolutionsBuilt for performance.
Automation FirstSmarter systems.
Mission DrivenFocused on results.
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What We Do

Automation, Software, Manufacturing.
One accountable consulting partner.

We automate your systems, build the software your operation runs on, and streamline production, one accountable partner, with the live status of every job visible in your client portal.

Consulting

Operations · Strategy · Advisory

Bring us in to solve a hard problem, scope a project or chart the path, from a team that has done the work.

  • Operations & process
  • Automation strategy
  • Technology advisory
  • Compliance planning

Engineering Automation

Process · Workflows · AI

We map how your operation runs, then automate it, streamlined processes and AI agents inside live workflows.

  • Process mapping & optimization
  • Workflow automation
  • AI agent deployment
  • Compliance-ready operations

Engineering Design

CAD · DFM · Analysis

Mechanical and systems design that arrives ready to build, modeled, analyzed and fully documented.

  • CAD modeling & drafting
  • Design for manufacture
  • Analysis & simulation
  • Reverse engineering

Software

Custom Apps · Integrations · Data

We build practical software for industrial teams, from customer portals to internal tools, dashboards, and connected data systems.

  • Custom web apps & portals
  • System integrations & APIs
  • Dashboards & reporting
  • Built, hosted & supported

Manufacturing

Consulting · CNC · Waterjet

Engineering expertise plus real shop-floor execution, improving throughput, quality and operational control.

  • DFM & process consulting
  • Precision machining support
  • Waterjet & CNC capabilities
  • Quality systems & traceability

Contracting & Supply Chain

Government · Commercial · Sourcing

We fulfill contracts and source the materials and resources behind them, for government programs and commercial clients.

  • Government contracting
  • Commercial sourcing
  • Materials & resources
  • Supply chain fulfillment
Our SoftwareProducts we build and sell
Who We Serve Industries

Trusted across regulated and demanding fields.

A few of the sectors we support today. Our consulting is open to anyone, and we welcome one-off jobs.

AerospaceTactical DefenseUS GovernmentAmusement RideAutomotiveMedicalPower GenerationFlooringConstruction