MES Corporation

MES Corporation

Manufacturing Engineering Systems, Inc.

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Simulation & TrainingDefense Software & AIMRO & LogisticsDual-use
Founded 1992501-1000 employeesContract Manufacturer, Software DeveloperSupplies Land Forces, Air Forces, Naval Forces
Profile last updated: July 2, 2026

About

Founded in 1992, MES Corporation is a defense contract manufacturer based in North Bethesda, United States working in simulation & training, defense software & ai, mro & logistics.

MES Corporation is a US-based provider of engineering, logistics, education, simulation and training solutions, primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense and its government partners. Founded in 1992, the company designs and builds simulation and virtual training systems, including image generators, emulated military equipment and procedure trainers. It also provides contract manufacturing of adapter sets, cable assemblies, computer racks and test sets built to IPC standards, along with engineering services spanning mechanical, electrical, systems and software disciplines. Its education and transition support programmes serve U.S. military installations across the continental United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The company reports operations in seven countries and serves commercial clients alongside its military customers.

Location

North Bethesda, United States

Founded

1992

Employees

501-1000

Legal name

Manufacturing Engineering Systems, Inc.

Focus areas

simulationtrainingengineeringcontract manufacturingeducation supporttransition assistanceDoDvirtual trainingIPC standards

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Simulation & TrainingDefense Software & AIMRO & Logistics

Supply-chain role

Contract ManufacturerSoftware DeveloperMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & RepairTraining

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

KORE Image Generator

Simulation image generator

Internally developed image generation technology used in MES simulation and training products.

Helm Simulator

Simulator

Simulator device for shipboard helm training.

Emulated Military Equipment

Training equipment

Emulated military equipment for training environments, including SAVT, MSAT, SDCT and CFFT trainers.

Cockpit Procedure Trainer

Flight trainer

Trainer for cockpit procedures used in aircrew training.

Machinery Room Operations Simulator

Shipboard simulator

Simulator for training on shipboard machinery room operations.

End users

Land ForcesAir ForcesNaval Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

IPC J-STD-001IPC 7711/7721

Platforms & programmes

C-130

Named customers

U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Army Installation Management CommandU.S. NavyNaval Air Systems CommandNAVAIR Orlando Training Systems DivisionNaval Air Warfare Center Training Systems DivisionMarine Corps Systems CommandChief of Naval OperationsDARPAPEO STRICanadian Department of National DefenceDepartment of State

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Issued by: Not stated

Awards

Blue Chip Enterprise Award

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Outstanding Contractor Performance Award for the 14A-12 program

Japanese Navy

Achievement Medal for quality assurance on C-130 Program

U.S. Air Force

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