Services & Capabilities
Eight Disciplines. One Organization.
Aaron Washington Labs brings 17+ years of national laboratory and commercial R&D experience to bear across a uniquely broad capability portfolio — from atomic-scale materials to program-level strategy.
Sensors & Detectors
Precision measurement at the frontier of detection science
Design, development, and characterization of advanced sensor systems for radiation, chemical, and physical measurement. Spanning scintillator materials, photodetector integration, signal processing, and system-level validation across DOE and commercial environments.
- Scintillator material selection and optimization
- Photodetector (PMT, SiPM) integration and characterization
- Radiation detection system design and testing
- Signal processing and data acquisition architecture
- Field deployment and performance validation
Polymer Science & Materials
Engineering matter at the molecular level
Synthesis, formulation, and characterization of specialty polymers and composite materials for demanding applications. Expertise spans scintillating polymers, radiation-hard materials, and functional coatings with direct application in detection and energy systems.
- Polymer synthesis and formulation
- Scintillating polymer development
- Radiation-hard material characterization
- Composite material design and testing
- Structure–property relationship analysis
Nuclear & Fusion Applications
From fission legacy to fusion frontier
Deep technical expertise in nuclear science and commercial fusion, developed across Savannah River National Laboratory and Tokamak Energy. Covers neutron diagnostics, plasma-facing materials, tritium systems, and regulatory compliance for both legacy nuclear and emerging fusion environments.
- Neutron and gamma diagnostics for fusion devices
- Plasma-facing and first-wall material assessment
- Tritium handling and safety systems
- Nuclear regulatory compliance and documentation
- Technology transition from national lab to commercial fusion
Program Management
Delivering complex R&D portfolios on time and on mission
PMP-certified program management for multi-million-dollar science and technology portfolios. Experienced in DOE project controls, milestone-driven execution, cross-functional team leadership, and stakeholder reporting across government and commercial R&D environments.
- Portfolio management up to $10M+
- DOE project controls and reporting
- Milestone planning and risk management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Earned value management (EVM)
Organizational Leadership
Building high-performance science and engineering teams
Strategic leadership of research groups, technical divisions, and cross-disciplinary teams. Expertise in talent development, organizational design, and cultivating cultures of scientific excellence within national laboratory and commercial R&D settings.
- Research group and division leadership
- Talent recruitment and development
- Organizational design for R&D environments
- Performance management and mentorship
- Culture-building in technical organizations
Science Education & Curriculum
Translating frontier research into transformative learning
Development and delivery of rigorous STEM curriculum grounded in active research. Spanning undergraduate and graduate instruction, laboratory course design, and outreach programs that connect underrepresented students to careers in science and engineering.
- Undergraduate and graduate course development
- Laboratory curriculum design
- STEM outreach and pipeline programs
- Research mentorship for students
- Curriculum alignment with industry needs
Nuclear Science & Technology
Applied nuclear expertise across the full technology lifecycle
Broad applied expertise in nuclear science spanning materials, instrumentation, safety, and policy. Supports technology assessment, feasibility studies, and technical advisory roles for government agencies, national laboratories, and private sector nuclear ventures.
- Nuclear materials characterization and assessment
- Instrumentation and control systems
- Safety analysis and regulatory review
- Technology feasibility and readiness assessment
- Technical advisory for nuclear ventures
Business Development
Translating scientific capability into strategic opportunity
Identification and pursuit of new business opportunities at the intersection of science, technology, and market need. Expertise in proposal development, partnership cultivation, and positioning technical organizations for growth in government and commercial markets.
- Proposal writing and capture management
- Government and commercial market positioning
- Partnership and teaming strategy
- Technology commercialization pathways
- Strategic planning for R&D organizations
Ready to partner on your next challenge?
Whether you need a technical consultant, a program lead, or a long-term research partner — Aaron Washington Labs brings the depth and breadth to deliver.