Defense-grade systems engineering for utilities and critical infrastructure. Founded by engineers who understand what it takes to deliver mission-critical systems that can't fail.
Wavelet Solutions brings defense-grade systems engineering to utilities and critical infrastructure. We're the team you call when SCADA modernization can't fail, when industrial control systems need to work right the first time, and when bureaucratic overhead would kill your timeline or budget.
Our expertise comes from 15+ years in defense and aerospace—satellite systems, military communications, RF systems, embedded control, and mission-critical applications where failure isn't an option. Now we're applying that same discipline to infrastructure projects that keep the lights on, the water flowing, and communities running.
We're not a large contractor with layers of project managers. We're technical engineers who design systems, write code, read schematics, analyze signals, and solve problems. When you work with Wavelet, you get direct access to people who actually do the work.
I started Wavelet Solutions because I saw an opportunity to bring defense-grade engineering discipline to critical infrastructure—without the overhead and bureaucracy that typically comes with it.
I've spent 15+ years in defense and aerospace—satellites, military communications, RF systems, embedded control. I've led technical teams, rescued troubled programs, and consulted for companies that needed someone who could both design the system architecture and actually build it. I maintain an active Top Secret clearance and understand what rigorous systems engineering looks like when lives and missions depend on it.
Here's what I've learned: a well-architected system with clear requirements can be built efficiently and delivered on schedule. The key is defining what needs to be done—functional requirements AND non-functional requirements (performance, security, reliability, maintainability)—and giving technical teams the authority to execute without layers of bureaucratic review.
When requirements are clear, the architecture is solid, and decision-making is streamlined, projects move at the pace they should. Most delays and cost overruns trace back to unclear requirements or architectural problems discovered too late.
Wavelet exists to deliver that efficiency to critical infrastructure projects. We define comprehensive requirements because that's where successful projects start. We design robust systems that blend proven approaches with modern technology. We deliver what you actually need—not what some sales team promised—on a timeline that respects your operational reality.
— Eric Ratliff, Founder & Chief Engineer
Our delivery arm. This is where customer projects happen—SCADA modernization, industrial control systems, custom software development, and technical program management. Pulse maintains rigorous quality standards, delivers on schedule, and builds long-term client relationships.
Our innovation lab. While Pulse delivers for clients, Artisan explores new capabilities, develops intellectual property, and occasionally releases research to the public. Artisan also supports Nexus Workshops with educational technology and curriculum development.
Visit Artisan Technologies →This structure lets us stay agile in research and development while maintaining the discipline our clients expect from Pulse. As we pursue certifications like ISO 9001, Pulse can meet compliance requirements and audit standards without constraining Artisan's innovation work or forcing overhead onto R&D activities.
Let's discuss how we can help modernize your critical infrastructure, solve technical challenges, or lead your next major systems project.
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