On-the-go identity. Locked down by design.
Made for mission mobility and security
Results that make a difference
Javelin™ began as a biometric device developed by Xator to collect iris and fingerprint data in the field. We joined the program early, supporting the embedded system and firmware design.
When Parsons acquired Xator, they inherited the Javelin platform and chose to keep us involved. We carried the work forward, redesigning the electronics, adding power pass-through, and creating a tamper-resistant housing ready for field production.
Today we manage full production for Parsons, applying deep system knowledge to deliver a compact tool trusted by military, law enforcement and humanitarian teams.
Secure identity captured in a tight, tactical footprint
Operators carry the Javelin device into unpredictable, high-risk situations like border checkpoints, forward operating bases and humanitarian zones with limited infrastructure.
The device has to scan irises and fingerprints, encrypt data in real time, and transmit it through a single USB-C connection. All of of those features have to fit inside a compact housing that could mount to standard Juggernaut gear without overheating or breaking on impact.
The original prototype had promise but lacked the system-level refinement needed to survive these environments. With the program shifting from Xator to Parsons, we also had to preserve knowledge and momentum while reworking the device for full production.
Field-focused design with no loss in translation
We worked side by side with 29Tech, our integrated manufacturing partner, to ensure every design decision could be built, tested and repeated without friction. Our team owned the embedded system, firmware and housing design. 29Tech provided fast input on materials, durability and production tooling. Together we shaped an ARM-based Linux platform with secure logging, re-engineered the housing for tamper resistance, and validated the final build for tactical deployment.
The result was a compact biometric system that could be manufactured without guesswork and trusted without hesitation.
Up close with
Javelin
Skills & equipment used
- Custom USB PD integration with power delivery
- EMI shielding
- Compact PCB layout designed in Altium
- Tamper-resistant aluminum housing with sealed seams
- Juggernaut-compatible mount points
- MIL-STD-810 drop test validation
- ARM-based embedded Linux system with biometric logging
- File encryption and real-time LED diagnostics using C/C++ and bench tools
- Secure communication protocols
- Onboard interface control
- Encrypted identity capture and USB-C data transfer
