About Attic Research

We solve the hardest technical problems in defense, with precision, urgency, and purpose.

Attic Research is an advanced engineering firm built for the problems that demand more. We deliver cross domain solutions in cyber engineering, high-fidelity modeling & simulation, anti-tamper system protection, and advanced applied research. We thrive where precision and complexity intersect.

We bring together a team of engineers with rare cross-domain expertise and a shared drive to solve the hardest problems in the industry. That combination lets us move quickly across unfamiliar territory, connect dots between disciplines, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

We move with urgency because the mission demands it. We hold ourselves to a high standard because the stakes require it. And we partner closely with our customers because the best solutions come from people who understand the problem as well as the technology.

What Sets Us Apart

Precision Under Pressure

We deliver on compressed timelines without compromising depth. Speed means nothing if the work doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

Mission First

Every engagement starts with the operational need. We build capabilities that matter, grounded in real requirements and tested against real conditions.

Security as Foundation

We don't bolt security on at the end. It's embedded in how we think, how we build, and how we operate. The systems we touch demand nothing less.

Full Stack Engineering

We bring together hardware, software, cyber, RF, and systems engineering under one roof. What sets us apart is the ability to go deep in each of them. That combination of breadth and low-level expertise is what it takes to work on the nation's most complex targets.

Leadership

Built by engineers. Led by engineers.

Leanne Felix

Leanne Felix

CEO

Electrical engineer with 25 years of experience in microelectronics, system security, and hardware and software reverse engineering. Leanne built her career at the bench before moving into leadership, and that technical foundation shapes how she leads Attic Research today. She brings an engineer's understanding to every business decision, leads with a genuine investment in her people, and drives the strategic vision that keeps Attic Research ahead of the curve.

Elliott Jones

Elliott Jones

CTO

Hardware and software reverse engineer, vulnerability researcher, and software developer with subject matter expertise in system emulation and HITL test development. As CTO, Elliott drives the technical direction of the company, constantly looking ahead to identify the problems and technology areas that will matter before the need arises. He shapes our engineering strategy, ensuring cross-domain technical efficiency across our portfolios and continuously pushes our capabilities forward to meet tomorrow's challenges.

David McDermott

David McDermott

CIO

Reverse engineer, systems integrator, and tool developer who also speaks fluent compliance. As CIO, David brings an engineer's mindset to the operational side of the business, ensuring our information security posture, infrastructure, and processes run as effectively as the engineering they support. He keeps Attic Research nimble, responsive, and secure. No small feat in this business.

Community

Proud to be rooted in Dayton, a city built on a legacy of aerospace innovation.

Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

DACC Executive Women's Council

Leanne Felix, Member

Let's Build Something That Matters.

Whether you have a mission-critical challenge or want to join a team that takes on the hardest problems in defense, we want to hear from you.

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