TITUSVILLE, FL — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, has completed the design of Draper’s Strategic Enhanced Ground Test Facility (SEGTF) in Titusville, Florida. Expected to be fully operational by 2028, this facility is designed to house dynamic and environmental equipment to support the development of U.S. strategic systems.

As a part of the project team, Burns & McDonnell has led the facility’s design from initial concept through development and completion of construction documents. The firm’s comprehensive design services have been essential in preparing for the centrifuge and associated dynamic and environmental test systems that will enable a test-as-you-fly approach crucial for precision guidance components required in high-accuracy, dependability, and survivability applications in defense.

“Our team in Melbourne is deeply honored to contribute to the SEGTF, supporting Draper’s critical mission alongside the U.S. Navy’s strategic guidance programs,” said Tim Geiger, Senior Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell. “This project showcases not only our capabilities, but also our commitment to national defense.”

Rich Mahaley, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Burns & McDonnell in Florida, highlighted the project’s local impact. “Designing such a significant project near our Melbourne office is incredibly important," he said. "We are excited about Draper’s commitment to expanding high-tech jobs in Florida and the economic growth it will bring to the Titusville community.”

The SEGTF is set to be a cornerstone in the development and validation of guidance, navigation, and control technologies essential for the reliability and performance of strategic systems. Burns & McDonnell tackled the requirements of this facility, positioning Draper at the forefront of technological advancements.