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Design & Engineering
Experienced engineers for your software, embedded systems, systems engineering, and mainframe projects.
From requirements and system design through development, testing, and implementation, we bring technical expertise to each stage of your project.
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Software Engineering
Support throughout the software development life cycle, from defining requirements to implementation.
- Agile development methodologies
- Object-oriented design, including UML
- Structured analysis and system design
- Documentation, testing, and implementation
Embedded Engineering
Embedded engineering experience across medical devices, printing systems, GPS, and ARM microprocessors.
- Software for embedded products
- Hardware and software integration
- Development for demanding applications
- Experience in FDA- and FAA-regulated environments
Systems Engineering
Connect requirements, architecture, and integration so hardware and software work together as a complete system.
- System requirements definition and analysis
- System architecture and interface definition
- Hardware and software integration planning
- Requirements traceability and verification planning
Mainframe Services
Maintain critical mainframe functionality and adapt established systems to modern computing needs.
- COBOL and Easytrieve
- Informatica and SQL
- DB2, Oracle, and IMS databases
- CICS environments
Let’s talk about your engineering needs.
Tell us about your project and the expertise you need.
Verification & Validation
Confidence in your software. Evidence you can trace.
We help verify that your software meets its requirements, with testing, analysis, and documented evidence across medical devices, rail communications, and RF systems.
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Software Testing
Verify that software applications and products meet the business and technical requirements that guided their development.
- Requirements-based test planning
- Test protocols and execution
- Test automation and regression testing
- Traceable results and reporting
Medical Device Testing
Experienced software V&V support for medical device manufacturers working within documented quality processes.
- Support for your internal QA team
- Requirements and test traceability
- Verification documentation and evidence
- Experience with FDA-regulated products
Statistical Analysis
Sound statistical practices for collecting and analyzing data used in clinical and regulatory submissions.
- Sampling plans
- Data analysis
- Statistical documentation
- Support for 510(k), PMA, and IDE submissions
Medical Device V&V Support
We specialize in formalized testing for demanding applications such as medical devices, and bring that same rigor, traceability, and disciplined approach to any industry.
Add capacity to your QA team, have us build and manage your V&V function, or bring execution support to your clients. Download an overview of the approach that fits your needs.
FOR ESTABLISHED MANUFACTURERS
Support Your Existing QA Team
Add independent software V&V execution alongside your internal QA staff. We work within your existing requirements, traceability tools, and documented process for project work, deadline support, or ongoing capacity.
Support for test planning, protocols, execution, reporting, and traceability.
Download overview : Support Your Existing QA Team (PDF)FOR STARTUPS & GROWING COMPANIES
Build & Manage Your V&V Function
Have us build and manage your medical device software V&V function without hiring a full internal team. We provide the test strategy, planning, execution, traceability, and documentation needed to support your product.
Start with a single subsystem or release cycle, then scale to ongoing support as your needs grow.
Download overview : Build & Manage Your V&V Function (PDF)FOR REGULATORY CONSULTANTS
Partner With Us
Bring software V&V execution to your clients while you retain the regulatory strategy and client relationship. Choose co-branded, white-label, or direct-introduction arrangements that fit your engagement.
Execution to your client’s specifications, with communication on your terms.
Download overview : Partner With Us (PDF)V&V Case Studies
Explore our work across clinical software, rail communications, and RF systems. Download the full case studies below.
MEDICAL DEVICES
Clinical Software Verification
A structured verification remediation program for a clinical laboratory platform, spanning more than 4,400 software requirements.
Download case study : Clinical Software Verification (PDF)RAIL & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Rail Radio Test Automation
Automated requirements verification and backward-compatibility testing for a redesigned rail safety communications radio.
Download case study : Rail Radio Test Automation (PDF)DEFENSE & RF SYSTEMS
RF Verification & Spectrum Compliance
Radiated spectral characterization, measurement planning, and traceable compliance evidence for a configurable RF transmit system.
Download case study : RF Verification & Spectrum Compliance (PDF)Let’s talk about your verification needs.
Tell us about your product, requirements, and testing priorities.
Technical Documentation
Clear documentation for complex products and processes.
From user and service manuals to training materials and controlled procedures, we turn technical knowledge into accurate, usable content.
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Product & Service Manuals
Practical documentation that helps people use, administer, and maintain complex products.
- User manuals
- Administration guides
- Service manuals
- Quick reference guides
Instructional Design
Customized training designed around your audience and the challenges of your organization.
- Web-based training
- Instructor-led materials
- Blended learning
- Gamification and interactive learning
Compliance Documentation
Review and develop documentation to support your organization’s quality and compliance processes.
- Documentation gap analysis
- Procedure review and validation
- ISO documentation support
- Research into applicable standards
Policies, Standards & Procedures
Capture your business processes and translate them into clear, actionable instructions.
- Subject matter expert interviews
- Business process documentation
- Step-by-step procedures
- Policies and standards documentation
Technical Documentation Support
Add experienced writers to your team, have us deliver a complete documentation project, or partner with us to support your clients. Download an overview of the approach that fits your needs.
FOR ESTABLISHED TEAMS
Support Your Existing Team
Add experienced technical writers to your existing team for documentation backlogs, product launches, audit preparation, or ongoing support. We work within your document control systems, templates, and review process.
Flexible support for manuals, guides, SOPs, and standards documentation.
Download overview : Support Your Existing Team (PDF)FOR GROWING COMPANIES
Build Your Documentation
Build a complete document set without hiring an internal writing team. We plan, write, and deliver manuals, guides, SOPs, and technical reports around your product, audience, and applicable standards.
Start with a single document set or product release, then scale as needed.
Download overview : Build Your Documentation (PDF)FOR CONSULTANTS & AGENCIES
Partner With Us
Bring technical writing support to your clients while you retain the strategy and client relationship. Choose co-branded, white-label, or direct-introduction arrangements that fit the way you work.
A flexible documentation partner across your client base.
Download overview : Partner With Us (PDF)Need documentation for ISO or security-standard processes? We research the applicable standard and write processes tailored to your organization.
Technical Documentation Case Studies
Explore our work across medical devices, telecommunications, and rail systems. Download the full case studies below.
MEDICAL DEVICES
Clinical Technical Publications
A managed publications team supporting authoring, product verification, translation, and auditable records for a global diagnostics manufacturer.
Download case study : Clinical Technical Publications (PDF)TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Network Management Documentation
A user and administration guide kept current through four software releases in sixteen months for a fiber-optic networking platform.
Download case study : Network Management Documentation (PDF)RAIL & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Rail Radio Technical Documentation
Engineer-led knowledge capture and writing delivered client-approved user and service manuals within a planned three-month engagement.
Download case study : Rail Radio Technical Documentation (PDF)Let’s talk about your documentation needs.
Tell us about your products, audience, and documentation priorities.
Managed Services
Complete project teams and consultants who fit the way you work.
Choose a complete team led by an FCI project manager, or add consultants who work on-site under your leadership. We align the people, responsibilities, and communication with your project’s needs.
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Our project teams can support on-site or remote delivery. We work closely with your staff to define the scope, requirements, and timelines, with regular communication throughout the project.
Let’s find the right team for your project.
Tell us what you need to deliver and how you want to work.
Recruiting
Find the full-time people your team needs.
Our dedicated recruiters work with you to understand your open roles, identify candidates, and help you hire experienced professionals who fit your technical needs and your team.
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Understand Your Needs
Start with a clear understanding of the role and the person you need to add to your full-time staff.
- Role responsibilities and priorities
- Technical skills and experience
- Work location and arrangements
- Team fit and hiring goals
Find the Right Candidates
Our recruiters identify and review professionals whose backgrounds match the requirements of your role.
- Targeted candidate searches
- Skills and experience review
- Initial candidate conversations
- Candidates matched to your needs
Support Your Hiring Process
Work with a recruiting partner who keeps the search moving and communication clear as you evaluate candidates.
- Candidate introductions
- Interview coordination
- Candidate feedback and communication
- Regular search updates
Let’s talk about your next hire.
Tell us about your open positions and the experience your team needs.
Cybersecurity Support
Understand your security risks and prioritize practical improvements.
We help organizations assess vulnerabilities in their technology, facilities, and security practices. Work with experienced specialists to review your current safeguards, identify gaps, and plan the next steps around your needs.
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Cybersecurity Assessments
Identify weaknesses in your systems and networks, then focus your effort on the risks that matter.
- Vulnerability and threat assessments
- Authorized penetration testing
- Network infrastructure hardening reviews
- Security findings and prioritized recommendations
Physical Security & Readiness
Review the safeguards that protect your people, facilities, and information alongside your digital systems.
- Facility, perimeter, and access-control reviews
- Surveillance and security-system assessments
- Emergency preparedness and personnel security practices
- Practical risk-reduction and improvement planning
Let’s talk about your security priorities.
Tell us what you need to assess and the concerns you want to address.