About KAHN Engineering

Engineering excellence rooted in decades of experience, innovation, and a commitment to solving complex technical challenges.

Founder of KAHN Engineering

Who we are

KAHN Engineering was founded with a vision: to provide engineering solutions that combine technical excellence with practical business sense. Our founder has deep Midwest roots—born and raised—and that grounded, practical approach runs through everything we do.

Our deep understanding of both legacy systems and emerging technologies established the foundation for what KAHN Engineering is today. With beginnings in the era when computing was transitioning from mainframes to minicomputers, and electronics engineering was advancing at breakneck speeds, KAHN Engineering has been at the forefront of technological evolution. We've maintained our commitment to understanding not just how systems work, but how they can be made to work better.

Today we operate out of one of the most technology forward cities on the planet: Champaign-Urbana. That combination—Midwest roots and a world-class technology hub—gives us unique insight into the challenges of legacy system integration, modernization, and the delicate balance between preserving valuable existing infrastructure and embracing new capabilities.

Our Heritage

KAHN Engineering has been solving complex engineering challenges across multiple industries and technology generations.

Strong Foundation

Founded during an era of rapid technological advancement, KAHN Engineering established its reputation for technical excellence and practical problem-solving.

Decades of Evolution

We've evolved alongside technology, maintaining expertise in legacy systems while continuously expanding into new domains like embedded systems, cybersecurity, and modern electronics.

Proven Track Record

Over three decades of successful projects, from simple circuit design to complex system integrations, have built our reputation for reliability and excellence.

Solution-Focused Approach

Our solution based methodology ensures we understand your business challenges first, then engineer solutions that deliver measurable results.

Our Values & Approach

Technical Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of engineering practice, ensuring every solution is robust, reliable, and well-documented. Our work stands the test of time.

Practical Solutions

We understand that the best technical solution isn't always the right business solution. We balance technical excellence with practical constraints and business objectives.

Legacy Expertise

Our deep understanding of legacy systems enables us to modernize and integrate them effectively, preserving valuable investments while enabling new capabilities.

Client Partnership

We view every engagement as a long-term partnership. We're invested in your success, not just project completion. Our relationships extend well beyond delivery.

Innovation

While we respect proven approaches, we're not afraid to innovate when it serves our clients better. We stay current with technology while maintaining practical wisdom.

Standards Compliance

We ensure all solutions meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. Compliance isn't an afterthought—it's built into our design process.

What Sets Us Apart

KAHN Engineering is not a large-scale firm—we're a small boutique with low overhead. We've been doing this a long time, and we're experts. That combination means fewer hours to get the job done, billed at a low-overhead rate. You get experienced engineering without the big-firm cost.

  • Deep Legacy System Knowledge
    Few engineering firms understand legacy systems as deeply as we do. This expertise is invaluable when modernizing or integrating older infrastructure.
  • End-to-End Capabilities
    From system design through custom fabrication, we handle every aspect of your project. No need to coordinate multiple vendors.
  • Solution-Based Mindset
    We start with your business problems, not technical specifications. This ensures solutions that truly address your needs.
  • Small Boutique, Low Overhead
    We're a small firm with minimal overhead. Our rates reflect that—and our experience means we typically need fewer hours than less-experienced teams. The result: expert engineering at a fraction of what large firms charge.

Ready to Work Together?

Describe what you're experiencing—the symptoms—and we'll help get to the real issue. Legacy systems, integration, compliance, security, or something that just won't behave: we're here to listen and help.

We're used to clients who describe symptoms, not root causes. We'll take the time to understand your situation and engineer a solution that actually fixes the problem.