About ETC

The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) supports U.S. national security through creative problem solving and actionable thought leadership. Our capabilities support the entire research and development lifecycle, from identifying technology growth areas to developing a STEM workforce. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ETC provides trusted and objective counsel to Department of Defense, state, and local government agencies and holds multiple Partnership Intermediary Agreements as vehicles for support. 

Collage of photos with ETC leadership and team receiving awards, cutting a ribbon at a ceremony, giving presentations, and playing wargames.

ETC was launched in late 2006 in partnership with the Center for Energetics Concepts Development (CECD) at the University of Maryland and its early work focused on energetics-related research and engineering projects in collaboration with the CECD and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). These joint efforts ranged from examining the science of detonation waves in energetic materials to analyzing blast effects on soldiers. As ETC grew, its work moved into adjacent fields, such as robotics, autonomous systems, literature-based discovery, and developing the next generation of STEM professionals.

ETC’s team stands at over 50 employees with a wide variety of technical and management skills who welcome new opportunities to make a difference for soldiers, seamen, airmen, and civilians. For more information, please contact us.