Overview

Hepburn and Sons LLC provides engineering and consulting services to the U.S. maritime sector, focusing on government and DoD work. It covers naval architecture, materials science, systems engineering, cybersecurity, program management, and warfare systems, delivered through three divisions: Advisory Services, Mission Systems, and Technology Development. It differentiates itself with deep naval experience led by retired Captain Rick Hepburn and a strong emphasis on transitioning research and development into practical defense applications, plus collaborations with major defense contractors. Its goal is to act as a trusted advisor and contractor that accelerates defense technology and ship readiness, supported by SBIR/STTR programs and planned expansion, including a new headquarters in Virginia to foster defense tech innovation.