Defense Electronics & Avionics Manufacturing

Ruggedized precision components — fulfilled in-house or through certified Canadian partners.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

ISO 9001:2015

Made in Canada

Made in Canada

40+

Years of Experience

5K+

Satisfied Customers

Overview

Pearson Manufacturing connects OEMs and defense contractors with precision electronic housings, chassis, and enclosures designed for harsh environments. We fulfill orders through our in-house shop or a network of certified Canadian partners — managing every aspect from sourcing to testing.

Avionics Assembly Line

Capabilities We Provide Access To

  • Precision CNC machining for enclosures & heat sinks
  • Shielded sheet metal fabrication for avionics
  • PCB test jig & fixture machining
  • Conformal coating, potting, and ruggedization
  • Assembly & cable harness integration
  • Environmental and functional testing coordination

Why Partner with Pearson?

  • Hybrid model: in-house or partner fulfillment
  • MIL-STD and DO-160 aligned workflows
  • Certified materials and traceability documentation
  • Full project management — from RFQ to inspection
  • Flexible batch sizes for prototyping and production

Equipment Used In-House or By Our Partners

  • 5-Axis CNC machining centers
  • High-precision press brakes and laser cutters
  • Conformal coating and potting equipment
  • Cable harness crimping and assembly tools
  • Thermal and vibration testing chambers
  • Coordinate measuring and optical inspection systems

Typical Applications

  • Rugged enclosures for radar & avionics
  • Thermal management housings & sink plates
  • Electronics chassis & mounting brackets
  • Sensor enclosures and cable panels
  • Shielded backplanes and bus bar assemblies
  • Ground vehicle and aerospace electrical modules

Defense Electronics FAQs

Are the electronics built in-house?

We use a hybrid fulfillment model. Some assemblies are built at our Ontario shop; others are fulfilled through Canadian partners. All work is managed and inspected by Pearson.

Do you support MIL-STD or DO-160 testing?

Yes. We coordinate environmental and electrical testing through trusted labs to meet required specifications.

Can you scale production?

We support low-volume prototype builds through full-rate production runs depending on project needs.

Need Rugged Electronics Built Right?

Let us help you fulfill your defense and avionics builds — in-house or through trusted partners.

Request a Defense Quote