Workplace Culture

Summit Technical Solutions is headquartered in colorful Colorado Springs; vibrant with beautiful hiking trails, a historic downtown, and home to the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Spring is the “Olympic City USA”. Colorado is also home to six unique military bases, and Colorado Springs is home to the highest concentration of veterans who make up 18.4% of our population.

Just ‘15 minutes from everything’, downtown Colorado Springs has many exceptional restaurants, many of them featuring menus with locally grown ingredients. Visitors often enjoy the local shops, staying cool in the beloved Uncle Wilber Fountain in the summer, and taking the family ice-skating in the park every winter.

A stone’s throw away; historic Manitou Springs offers an eclectic culture, and focus on small businesses. Take the Cog Railway up to the Pikes Peak Summit for a unique experience at 14,000 feet, year-round. Colorado Springs has many celebrations throughout the year some including, a Chili Cook Off and PRIDEfest in the summer; and celebrations for Fireman, Veterans, and a Parade of Lights during the winter.

Colorado is well known for our many beautiful landscapes and trails, and Colorado Springs home to a few of the best! One of the most iconic venues is Garden of the Gods, located on the west side of Colorado Springs, a gorgeous lush park home to many different red rock formations, including the famous kissing camels. There are many trails weaved throughout the park for biking and light hiking. If you look closely, you can even spot a rock climber or two on the red formations!

Arlington, VA is the second largest principal city in the Washington metro area. Beautifully weaved with natural parks and an abundance of wildlife and forestry areas, there is a strong emphasis to protect and maintain all of nature’s wonders. Arlington is very diverse in population and meeting and befriending people from all walks of life. There is a strong military history in Arlington; it’s an ideal place for military personnel! Arlington throws a summer long Military pageant featuring soldiers from the 3^rd Infantry Regiment and music from the United States Army Band. It’s a great way to learn about the history of the beautiful state of Virginia! Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon are common tourist venues where you can stroll and take in the history and grandeur of the state.

Only minutes away from Arlington is the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., featuring historic buildings and monuments. Common attractions include the library of congress, as well as the US Capitol Building. In addition to all the historic monuments, there are plenty of recreational activities to do, including a walk in the Rock Creek Park! Work out, take a stroll, or even visit the planetarium if you are a space lover like we are!

Both Arlington and District of Columbia share the Capital Bikeshare, which is a program making bikes accessible to local residents!

In Norfolk, Virginia, Summit Technical Solutions performs test & training, and operations & maintenance support for the Naval Air Systems Command. We provide precision in maintenance and transport of seaborne targets, support equipment and boats, missile testing and repair. Because Norfolk is right on the water there is an abundance of water-based activities, such as boating, water skiing, and swimming. Sailing is a big activity in the area, and you can even visit the Nauticus Sailing Center to learn how to sail, take part in racing, or just socialize with the community!

Downtown Norfolk is a mermaid paradise with several art installations, known as the Mermaid Parade, where visitors can marvel at the mermaids on display! In Norfolk, visitors can experience the beauty and vastness that is Chesapeake Bay. Nearby is a beach where local can participate in community events, or even kayaking and paddle boarding. Inland, there are plenty of parks to wander through, and Norfolk even has 12 designated dog parks so furry friends can enjoy the outdoors, too.  Traveling around town is easy with the Tide Light Rail that spans from downtown all the way to Virginia Beach.

Norfolk is big into Art and not just the traditional arts but even so performing arts. Norfolk’s art festival celebrates the whole spectrum of the art world from paintings to famous military music. Virginia Zoo and Botanical Gardens help put in perspective where Norfolk is in their efforts of conservation and going green throughout their community.