Overview

Scaled Composites, LLC is an aerospace company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mojave, California, United States. It employs an estimated 200-500 people, with an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and is owned by Northrop Grumman. The company designs, fabricates, and flight tests prototype aircraft and spacecraft using composite materials, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its work includes composite structures, tooling, and assembly, and it has been reported to test the YFQ-48A Talon Blue and the XRQ-73 SHEPARD aircraft.

At a glance

What Scaled Composites, LLC makes

The company lists composite manufacturing, assembly, and tooling among its products, and holds AS9100 and Nadcap certifications.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Composite, Assembly, Tooling (source: scaled.com).

Certifications

Scaled Composites, LLC is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — airframer.com

• Nadcap — airframer.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-03 — With the command “TAKEOFF” sent from the ground control station, YFQ-48A Talon Blue proceeded down the runway and into the air to demonstrate a fully-autonomous flight profile for its first flight today. | Scaled Composites, LLC (linkedin.com)

• 2026-07-29 — Scaled Composites | Jumpseat Aerospace News (jumpseataerospacenews.com)

• 2026-05-06 — XRQ-73 SHEPARD flight showcases hybrid electric propulsion - News | Scaled Composites (scaled.com)

• 2025-12-22 — Scaled Composites – Aviation News (aviationnews.eu)

• 2025-09-23 — MOJAVE, Calif. – Sep 20, 2025 – The Scaled Composites Model 437 re-entered flight test today after completion of significant work since first flight of the vehicle in 2024. This test is … | Paul Kinison (linkedin.com)

• 2025-09-21 — Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard Begins Envelope Expansion Flights - The Aviationist (theaviationist.com)

Company details

Scaled Composites is a privately held subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, operating from the Mojave Air and Space Port with a workforce estimated at 200-500 employees. Scaled Composites, LLC was founded in 1982, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Mojave, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 44 years in operation (founded 1982). Holds AS9100, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Scaled Composites, LLC make?

Scaled Composites, LLC is an aerospace company founded in 1982 and headquartered in Mojave, California, United States. It employs an estimated 200-500 people, with an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million, and is owned by Northrop Grumman. The company designs, fabricates, and flight tests prototype aircraft and spacecraft using composite materials, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, military-defense, industrial-equipment, and aerospace industries. Its work includes composite structures, tooling, and assembly, and it has been reported to test the YFQ-48A Talon Blue and the XRQ-73 SHEPARD aircraft.

Where is Scaled Composites, LLC headquartered?

Scaled Composites, LLC is headquartered in Mojave, California (1624 Flight Line, Mojave, California, 93501).

When was Scaled Composites, LLC founded?

Scaled Composites, LLC was founded in 1982.

How big is Scaled Composites, LLC?

Scaled Composites, LLC has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does Scaled Composites, LLC hold?

Scaled Composites, LLC lists AS9100 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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