The Invisible Shield: Why an Orlando Area Nuclear Firm Is the New Front Line in the Global Chip War

National defense today depends on more than weapons alone. It also relies on the ability to design, build, test, and maintain critical technologies and essential goods here in the United States — from semiconductors and aerospace systems to nuclear infrastructure and life-saving medicines.

On Florida’s Space Coast, Defense Operations and Engineering Solutions (DOES) is working at the center of that effort. Led by founder Aaron Sneed, the West Melbourne-based firm focuses on disciplined execution, digital engineering, and responsible AI-assisted workflows that help organizations improve documentation, operational consistency, and workforce readiness in high-reliability industries.