Our Story

The company was founded by three aerospace engineers with backgrounds in turbine engine development and control systems. This focus shapes how we approach our work: with attention to real operating conditions, clear documentation, and an emphasis on designs that perform reliably beyond controlled test environments.

Peregrine Aerospace operates as a technical partner rather than a black-box supplier. We aim to provide engineering deliverables that are transparent, well-documented, and usable by our customers long after initial development, supporting continued iteration, integration, and operational use.

In addition to propulsion system development, Peregrine Aerospace provides focused engineering services across turbomachinery, engine control systems, power electronics, and supporting subsystems. We emphasize system-level consistency, developing controls, hardware, and interfaces together to avoid downstream integration issues and rework.

Filming crew set up camera equipment and lights outside a building at night, with orange cones and cables on the ground, and people working with equipment.
A man working on electronic equipment at a table in a conference room with framed certificates on the wall and a large window overlooking a room with people inside.

We work with a range of customers, including OEMs and early-stage companies, supporting programs at varying stages of development. Our involvement can range from targeted subsystem design and analysis to full system development and integration, allowing us to operate either as an extension of an internal engineering team or as a standalone technical contributor.

Why Us

Two people working together on a mechanical or engineering project, focusing on a small machine or device on a black table, with a white wall in the background.

Peregrine Aerospace has delivered complete propulsion and hybrid system prototypes as well as custom-engineered subsystems for both propulsion and power applications. Our approach prioritizes technically justified design decisions, maintainable architectures, and solutions that integrate cleanly into larger systems and operating environments.

Meet our Leadership Team

  • Donovan Shea, wearing a black quarter-zip sweater with the Peregrine Aerospace Corporation logo, standing with arms crossed in front of a computer screen in an workshop environment.

    Donovan Shea

    President & CEO

    Donovan is an aerospace engineer specializing in turbomachinery, propulsion, and electrical systems, leading the company’s work on microturbine and hybrid electric propulsion technologies. He brings experience across engine development, control system design, and experimental testing, while overseeing Peregrine’s technical direction and overall strategy.

  • A man with glasses and a beard, wearing a white shirt and dark blazer, standing indoors near a metallic structure, possibly a piece of equipment or furniture.

    Emile Bendeck

    Vice President

    Emile is an aerospace engineer and data scientist driving the company’s work on digital engineering and hybrid architectures. His expertise spans air-breathing and non-air-breathing propulsion, machine learning, and system verification. He directs the operational strategy, integrating experimental development and data-driven engineering methodologies.

  • Dr. David Baker wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and a light-colored tie.

    Dr. David Baker

    Chief Technology Officer

    Dr. David Baker earned his Ph. D at North Carolina State University in experimental solid state physics.  He has a wide range of experience ranging from small-scale engineering projects to high energy x-ray spectroscopy at National Laboratories to academic journal management with an international physics publishing house.  These experiences guide practical and technical decision-making for the company.