Accelerating Defense Innovation
Through Advanced Engineering
Lone Star Kinematics partners with defense startups, government contractors, and emerging technology companies to solve complex engineering challenges in energetics, propulsion systems, advanced materials, and experimental testing.
Engineering Expertise That Moves Programs Forward
Rather than simply providing advice, Lone Star Kinematics works alongside engineering teams to solve technical challenges, reduce development risk, and accelerate the transition from concept to capability.
Whether supporting early-stage startups, established defense contractors, or investors evaluating emerging technologies, our focus is practical engineering solutions backed by years of hands-on research and development experience.
Reactive Materials
Rocket Motors
Experimental Design
Warhead Development
Lethality Testing
Laboratory Development
Reactive Materials Rocket Motors Experimental Design Warhead Development Lethality Testing Laboratory Development
What We Do
Reactive Materials
Development and technical consulting for reactive materials and energetic systems.
Warhead Development
Engineering support from concept development through performance optimization.
Rocket Motor Development
Propellant formulation, qualification, and motor development support.
Experimental Design
Custom testing strategies, fixtures, instrumentation, and validation methods.
Lethality Testing
Test planning, execution strategy, and data evaluation for advanced defense technologies.
Energetic Laboratory Setup
Laboratory planning, equipment selection, workflows, safety procedures, and documentation.
Practical Engineering.
Proven Experience.
Meet Nick Podany
Nick Podany is a mechanical engineer specializing in advanced materials, propulsion systems, energetic materials, additive manufacturing, and defense research and development. His experience spans academia, startup environments, and defense-focused engineering organizations, where he has helped develop technologies from early-stage research through testing, manufacturing, and government-funded development programs.
Why Companies Choose Lone Star Kinematics
Specialized Experience
Focused exclusively on advanced defense technologies.
Rapid Development
Helping teams solve technical challenges faster.
Hands-On Experience
Real engineering, not just consulting.
Flexible Engagement
Remote collaboration or on-site support nationwide.