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Quartus Engineering

OPERATING 51-200 EMPLOYEES

Employee-owned engineering firm specializing in optical systems, precision metrology, and aerospace mechanisms

ABOUT

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Quartus Engineering is a majority employee-owned firm of approximately 170 people that designs and delivers optical instruments, custom metrology solutions, advanced mechanisms, and simulation and analysis services. The company serves aerospace and defense customers including government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial space ventures. Recent work includes multidisciplinary engineering development for Schmidt Sciences' Lazuli Space Observatory, and the company maintains a strategic partnership with Edmund Optics focused on optical engineering.

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Founded 1997
HQ Denver
Type Private Company
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Last Verified Jun 4, 2026