JIRACOR Since 2011

Our Story

Founded in Orlando, Florida in 2011, JIRACOR was built around a commitment to technical excellence, disciplined execution, and supporting the readiness of the warfighter. What began as a specialized small business has evolved into an organization supporting increasingly complex defense programs across the system lifecycle.

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Growth & Evolution

From Our Beginning to the Mission Today

From its founding in Orlando in 2011 to the organization it is today, JIRACOR's growth has been shaped by a continued investment in people, capabilities, infrastructure, and mission execution.

  1. 2011

    2011

    JIRACOR Founded

    JIRACOR is established in Orlando, Florida with a focus on engineering and technical support for defense customers.

  2. 2012

    2012

    Entered UCF Business Incubation Program

    JIRACOR enters the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program and begins building the organizational infrastructure required for long-term growth in the defense industry.

  3. 2012–2017

    2012–2017

    Built the Foundation for Growth

    JIRACOR strengthens its business processes, quality systems, accounting infrastructure, security capabilities, and technical operations — including ISO 9001, AS9100, a DCAA-approved accounting system, and a SECRET facility clearance.

  4. July 31, 2017

    July 31, 2017

    UCF Business Incubation Program Graduate

    JIRACOR graduates from the UCF Business Incubation Program after meeting the program's benchmarks for successful growth — marking an important transition as the company continued expanding its capabilities, facilities, workforce, and support to increasingly complex defense programs.

    JIRACOR LLC Certificate of Graduation from the UCF Business Incubation Program, awarded July 31, 2017, signed by Program Directors Carol Ann Dykes Louge and Rob Panepinto.
    JIRACOR — UCF Business Incubation Program Graduate, July 31, 2017
  5. 2017–2020

    2017–2020

    Building on the Foundation

    Following graduation, JIRACOR continued investing in its workforce, technical capabilities, quality systems, facilities, and infrastructure while expanding its support to defense customers and taking on increasingly complex program responsibilities.

  6. 2020–2024

    2020–2024

    Expanding Our Capabilities

    JIRACOR expanded beyond its engineering foundation to strengthen capabilities in training systems, systems integration, manufacturing, technical refresh and modernization, lifecycle logistics, sustainment, and program support — while also expanding its role as a prime contractor and industry partner supporting defense programs across multiple military services.

  7. 2025–TODAY

    2025–TODAY

    Ready for the Next Mission

    JIRACOR operates from its Central Florida headquarters with the people, facilities, engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and program infrastructure to support complex defense requirements throughout the system lifecycle. From training systems and modernization to production, integration, logistics, and sustainment, JIRACOR continues to grow with one objective at the center of every program — supporting warfighter readiness and mission success.

Support. Sustain. Succeed.