Melbourne-based defense technology company ranks among the state’s top employers
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Aug 25, 2026 — Aeronix, a defense technology company specializing in modular payload solutions for secure communications, electronic warfare and weapons integration, has been named one of Florida Trend magazine’s 2026 Best Companies to Work For in Florida. Aeronix ranked No. 16 among medium-sized companies, a category recognizing Florida employers with 50 to 249 employees. The company was also the highest-ranked aerospace and defense company in the category.
The annual Best Companies to Work For in Florida program evaluates participating organizations through a two-part process that includes information about company policies and practices as well as feedback from employees. Employee surveys assess areas including workplace experience, leadership, training and development, benefits and overall company culture.
“Being recognized by Florida Trend is especially meaningful because our employees play such an important role in the process,” said Nate Smith, President of Aeronix. “We continue to grow and take on increasingly important work for our customers, and that only happens because of the talent, commitment and ingenuity of the people behind it. We want Aeronix to be seen as an employer of choice, where great people can do consequential work and build their careers.”
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Aeronix develops mission-critical technologies supporting defense and national security customers across secure communications, electronic warfare and advanced weapon systems integration.
About Aeronix
Aeronix, part of Aeronix Technologies Group, is a defense technology company specializing in modular payload solutions for secure communications, electronic warfare and weapons integration. For 40 years, the company has developed secure, rugged technologies that help capture, protect and move critical mission data from the platform to the edge. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida with locations in Virginia and South Carolina, Aeronix delivers mission-ready capabilities designed for demanding defense environments.