Element U.S. Space & Defense, a leading provider of test and engineering services and a trusted partner to organizations like NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and key industry leaders, today announced the appointment of Jasminka Otton as General Manager of its Orlando, Florida laboratory. Otton will lead strategic operations and drive the continued advancement of the facility’s mission-critical testing capabilities.

Otton brings over two decades of extensive experience in program management, operations, and strategic planning across diverse international markets, including the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. Her proven track record includes successfully leading multimillion-dollar programs, consistently driving revenue growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving program performance through innovative strategies. She is known for her transformational leadership, fostering positive team environments, optimizing operations, and achieving critical objectives.

Jasminka holds a Master's degree in Strategic Management from Penn State. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a dedicated CrossFit athlete and enjoys her family life with her teenage son, her boyfriend, and their two dogs, Luna and Whisky.

Her appointment reinforces Element U.S. Space & Defense’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent and leveraging strategic locations like Orlando to provide the critical testing and validation services that are built to perform and engineered to matter.

“Jasminka’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in managing complex programs align perfectly with Element U.S. Space & Defense’s commitment to delivering custom test solutions for strategic projects and programs,” said Britton Kreitz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Element U.S. Space & Defense. “Her strategic vision will be instrumental in expanding our testing capabilities and ensuring we continue to provide the highest level of service from our Orlando facility.”

The Element U.S. Space & Defense Orlando laboratory is a cornerstone of the company’s services, serving as a critical hub for the rigorous testing of advanced space systems. Strategically located right along the Space Coast and in close proximity to Huntsville, AL, the facility is in a prime location to be able to support the U.S. Space Force and other space partners with mission-critical and proprietary programs.

Key testing capabilities at the Element U.S. Space & Defense Orlando lab include:

• Dynamic Testing: Covering acceleration, mechanical shock, transportation simulation, drop testing, and vibration.
• Climatic Testing: Environmental simulation to assess product performance under harsh conditions.
• Hydraulics Testing: For endurance, impulse, burst and proof pressure, and more.
• EMC/EMI Testing: Services for electromagnetic interference and compatibility, including radiated susceptibility and emissions, indirect lightning effects, electrical power characteristics testing, and electrostatic discharge.

The Orlando facility is accredited by A2LA to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard, ensuring high standards of quality and accuracy in all testing methods.

For more information about Element U.S. Space & Defense’s portfolio of testing laboratories, visit www.elementdefense.com.

About Element U.S. Space & Defense

Element U.S. Space & Defense, (formerly NTS Technical Systems) stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted government testing partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Today, Element U.S. Space & Defense brings more than 60 years of experience and expertise in navigating the most complex projects and programs in the world. From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), or environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, Element U.S. Space & Defense is the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. For additional information about Element U.S. Space & Defense, visit www.elementdefense.com

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“Jasminka’s exceptional leadership and deep expertise in managing complex programs align perfectly with Element U.S. Space & Defense’s commitment to delivering custom test solutions for strategic projects and programs."