LCF Systems History

LCF Systems was founded by Lee C. Fitch in Randolph, New Jersey in 1984.  Born in Dover, New Jersey in 1933, Lee obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  He later attended Farleigh Dickinson University and The State University of New York from where he obtained a Business Administration degree.  Lee served in the U.S. army from 1954-1956.  Lee worked many years in the Military Microwave field.  Lee’s education and military experience made him uniquely qualified to start LCF Systems.

LCF systems is now run by Todd Fitch.  Todd has been with the company since its inception in 1984 and brings over 32 years of experience in the industry.

The company relocated in 1986? to Scottsdale Airpark, to leverage the already thriving aerospace industry in Arizona. Arizona’s leading advancements in aerospace and defense span sectors from commercial aviation to space and astronomy. The area is known for some of the largest military bases in the world, a proven leader in training and testing unmanned aircraft systems, and home to one of the world’s busiest commercial airports. Together, these sectors contribute billions to the economy, produce hundreds of thousands of jobs and continue positioning Arizona as a major global center for the aerospace and defense industry.

Among the companies taking advantage of Arizona’s favorable aerospace & defense climate are:

  • Raytheon
  • Honeywell International
  • General Dynamics C4 Systems
  • The Boeing Company
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Orbital Sciences Corporation
  • United Technologies
  • L3 Communications
  • Standard Aero (MRO)
  • Bombardier Inc.
  • Nammo Talley

“Arizona Commerce Authority” 2016