Systems engineering. Software development.

Mission-critical systems for defence, space, and low-latency trading.

Cross Industries advises on applications, software platforms, and systems architectures for complex technical environments, with experience spanning defence programs, space systems, modelling and simulation, and high-frequency trading infrastructure.

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Software-first systems thinking

A company built around architecture, integration, simulation, and specialist technical advisory across defence, space, and financial systems.

Trading Systems

Low-latency trading systems architecture

Architecture for low-latency, FPGA-enabled trading systems used in ETF and options market making, covering exchange connectivity, real-time market data processing, and execution infrastructure.

The focus is on deterministic system design: translating trading requirements into clear architectures, structured execution pipelines, and reliable interfaces to drive PnL. Automated testing frameworks, AI-assisted validation, and real-time performance monitoring help ensure systems remain fast, predictable, and resilient in live markets.

Systems architectureLow-latency tradingETF & options market makingPerformance monitoring

Defence & Space

Defence and space systems crossover

Adaptation of commercial off-the-shelf technology for defence and satellite contexts, alongside the crossover of defence-derived approaches into space systems.

The work focuses on applying structured requirements engineering to complex systems, enabling technology and architectural reuse across domains. Experience spans orbital interceptor concepts and terrestrial missile sensing systems adapted for orbital applications.

Requirements engineeringDual-use systemsDefence-space crossoverEarly phase concept studies

Simulation

War-gaming simulation and modern battlefield modelling

Simulation environments that extend traditional war-gaming exercises into interactive, highly configurable modelling systems for modern battlefield analysis.

These platforms allow forces, units, and operational environments to be defined through flexible parameters including terrain effects, logistics constraints, and force multipliers. The simulations focus on modern conflict dynamics such as drone-saturated battlefields, logistics strain, and the return of entrenched warfare as prolonged conflicts erode manoeuvre advantages.

War-gaming simulationBattlefield modellingDecision-support systems

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Systems Engineering

Requirements-led architecture, interface definition, and structured design for complex technical systems.

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Software Development

Specialist applications and technical software built for performance, extensibility, and operational reliability, supported by automated testing frameworks and AI-assisted validation.

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Simulation and Analysis

Configurable modelling and simulation environments for scenario analysis, decision support, and operational planning.

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Defence and Space Advisory

Cross-domain technical advice spanning defence programs, space systems, and dual-use technology adaptation.

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Low-Latency Trading Systems

Architecture and performance-focused design for real-time trading, market data, and execution platforms, supported by live system and P&L monitoring.