DLS Engineering Associates, Inc. is a professional services firm established in 1995 that provides engineering and technical solutions to U.S. federal defense and security customers. Founded by Donna Scassera, P.E., the company has evolved from specialized maritime engineering work for the U.S. Coast Guard into a comprehensive organization serving the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community.
The company's technical capabilities span digital engineering, model-based solutions, C5ISR operational awareness, cloud migration, cyber assurance, and digital transformation. DLS Engineering integrates these services to support federal customers navigating technological modernization and security requirements. The firm operates as a woman-owned small business, positioning itself to deliver solutions that combine small business operational efficiency with enterprise-level technical depth.





