What Craig Technologies does

Craig Technologies is a privately held aerospace and defense engineering firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida. The company delivers multidisciplinary engineering services—including design engineering, systems engineering, software development, IT support, cybersecurity, training and courseware development, and range operations—to U.S. federal agencies (NASA, DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, Missile Defense Agency) and select commercial aerospace customers. It operates as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor to large system integrators such as KBR, Dynetics/Leidos, SAIC, and Lockheed Martin, accessing federal work through multiple IDIQ vehicles (GSA OASIS+, SeaPort NxG, TSA IV, MDA SHIELD, Army ATC) and direct contract awards. The company holds woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged woman-owned, and Hispanic minority-owned small business designations, which provide preferential access to set-aside federal contracts and are reinforced by ISO9001/AS9100D, ITAR, and NISPOM certifications.

The company's revenue model is professional services-based, with pricing determined through federal procurement processes and IDIQ task orders rather than public pricing tiers. Beyond core engineering services, Craig has developed three proprietary technology assets: GovLead® (trademarked business development pipeline and capture management software), CraigX (a flight test platform externally mounted on the ISS for low-cost in-space experimentation), and an exclusive 5-year NASA commercialization contract for SSIKLOPS, a robotic satellite deployment system on the ISS. The firm also holds a majority stake in Sidus Space, providing vertical integration into manufacturing of Craig's engineering designs for HLS, Navy training, and cable assembly programs. Customer relationships span 20+ states, with a concentrated roster of major primes and federal agencies anchoring multi-year program visibility.

Name

Craig Technologies

Legal name

Craig Technologies

Website

https://craigtechinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Craig Technologies is a privately held aerospace and defense engineering firm providing multidisciplinary engineering, systems integration, software, cybersecurity, training, and range operations services to NASA, DoD agencies, and commercial aerospace customers, operating as both prime contractor and subcontractor on multi-billion-dollar federal IDIQ vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Merritt Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Engineering Services: Craig Technologies generates revenue primarily through government contracts with NASA, DoD, and other federal agencies. Revenue comes from multidisciplinary engineering, systems engineering and integration, software design and development, IT support, cybersecurity, training and courseware development, and range operations. Contracts include IDIQ vehicles, subcontract work through primes, and direct prime contractor awards.
2. Commercial Aerospace Services: Provides engineering services to commercial space companies including satellite integration, payload deployment operations, and technical services for commercial and civil space operations. Includes support for Lockheed Martin commercial space programs and satellite launch support to commercial customers nationally and globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Craig Technologies is an aerospace and defense engineering firm providing multidisciplinary engineering, systems engineering and integration, software design and development, IT support, cybersecurity, training and courseware development, and space and test range operations to federal agencies (NASA, DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, MDA) and commercial aerospace customers. The company also operates proprietary space platforms including CraigX Flight Test Platform mounted on the ISS and an exclusive NASA contract to commercialize SSIKLOPS for satellite deployment.

Product overview

Craig Technologies is an aerospace and defense engineering firm offering a portfolio of engineering and technical services rather than a unified software product. The company's core offerings include Design Engineering (ISO9001/AS9100D certified multidisciplinary engineering), Software Design & Development, Cybersecurity, IT Support, Range Operations, and Training and Courseware Development. Additionally, the company has developed proprietary space technology platforms including GovLead® (business development software), CraigX (ISS external flight test platform), and SSIKLOPS (satellite deployment system from ISS). The firm also operates Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions for payload integration services. Services are delivered across government and commercial sectors with concentration in space, defense, and aerospace industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GovLead®: A cutting-edge software tool for business development pipeline and capture management that filters data from web-based contract opportunity resources.

Products and services

• Design Engineering ISO9001/AS9100D certified multidisciplinary engineering services from up-front analysis to integration, assembly, and test, including design development, systems engineering, and hardware engineering for aerospace and defense customers.
• Software Design & Development Full system lifecycle development of custom software, mobile applications, and business intelligence dashboards supporting real-time embedded software, web portals, databases, and next generation technology systems for government and commercial clients.
• Cybersecurity Continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, STIG validation, risk assessments, incident response, and threat assessment/penetration testing under DIACAP and RMF controls for federal and defense customers.
• Range Operations Safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of DoD, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles at multiple launch ranges, including flight safety, telemetry, and environmental testing.
• Training and Courseware Development Instructional design and training development including full motion simulators, SCORM conformant IMI, web-based training, instructor-led training, distributed learning, and PC-based simulations for military and aerospace clients.
• IT Support Information Technology system support in secure and open environments including cybersecurity, network support, systems administration, database administration, and help desk services.
• GovLead® Automated business development software tool for pipeline and capture management that filters data from web-based contract opportunity resources and tracks opportunities through a user-friendly interface. Includes executive management dashboard with financial snapshots, contract status reports, and opportunity pipeline value.
• CraigX (CX-1) Flight Test Platform Proprietary flight test platform designed and manufactured by Craig Technologies, mounted externally to the ISS, providing ability for multiple industries to develop, test, and fly experiments, hardware, materials, and advanced electronics at reduced cost and schedule.
• SSIKLOPS (Space Station Integrated Kinetic Launcher for Orbital Payload Systems) NASA-developed technology platform robotically deployed from ISS that Craig has an exclusive 5-year contract to commercialize for deploying satellites (50-100kg) for commercial and government customers in LEO. Craig provides turnkey services for integration and on-orbit operations.
• Craig Technologies Aerospace Solutions Payload integration and operations support for NASA and federal agencies, including satellite launch support for commercial customers nationally and globally, providing turnkey services for integration and on-orbit operations of payloads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Grew from 1 employee in 1999 to over 450 associates with employees in over 20 states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• KBR Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Craig Technologies serves as key subcontractor to KBR on NASA's Human Health and Performance Contract 2 (HHPC II), a $3.6B contract. Craig provides critical support across the full spectrum of contract requirements including occupational health services, biomedical research, and mission-critical support for the Human Research Program, ISS Program, Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign.
• Dynetics/LeidoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies is part of the winning team for NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) contract as subcontractor to Dynetics (wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos). Craig provides engineering design, development, production and qualification of ground and flight quick disconnects and umbilicals for the Descent/Accent Element and Modular Propellant Vehicle propulsion systems.
• Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies holds contracts with BPMI to design, manufacture, and test Fleet Interactive Display Equipment (FIDE) Pre-production unit Main Panels and Propulsion Plant Team Trainer Maneuvering Area Panels for U.S. Navy training systems. Projects valued at over $2.5M and $2M+ respectively. BPMI serves the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies is prime contractor to Lockheed Martin providing engineering design support services for commercial and civil space operations. 5-year Commercial/Civil Space Technical Services contract for work at Lockheed Martin's facility in Littleton, Colorado.
• Sidus Space Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies is majority shareholder of Sidus Space. Sidus Space serves as manufacturer for Craig's engineering designs including HLS pneumatic equipment, cable assemblies, and manufacturing for Navy training panels. Service offerings complement one another to provide end-to-end solutions.
• Science Applications International Corp (SAIC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies is part of the winning team for U.S. Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services (AFMS3) 2.0 contract as subcontractor to SAIC. Contract ceiling is $737M. Craig provides live virtual constructive simulations to prepare airmen for real-life situations and supports Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).
• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA awarded Craig Technologies Small Business (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) seats on the OASIS+ contract vehicle. This government-wide contract provides federal agencies streamlined access to professional services including management, consulting, engineering, and IT.
• Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CASIS (manager of ISS National Lab) in developing a successful ISS flight test platform focused on additive manufactured payloads. This partnership enabled the CraigX Flight Test Platform development and commercial space market participation.
• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraig Technologies holds a SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG) prime contract to provide Engineering and Program Management support services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The contract has a potential value of $5B per year or $50B over 10 years.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: SAIC is a large federal IT and engineering services prime that competes for many of the same DoD and NASA programs Craig supports and serves as a prime contractor on AFMS3 2.0 (with Craig as subcontractor). Comparable because both deliver multidisciplinary engineering, IT, and systems integration services to U.S. federal agencies, but at vastly different scale.
• ManTech International: ManTech delivers mission-focused federal IT, engineering, and cyber services to DoD, FBI, and intelligence customers. Comparable to Craig because both compete in cleared engineering and software-defined mission solutions on DoD IDIQs, with ManTech operating as a much larger, PE-backed platform.
• Leidos: Leidos is a top-tier federal science and technology prime that competes on NASA HLS, missile defense, and federal engineering programs — Leidos/Dynetics is itself a prime on HLS with Craig as subcontractor. Comparable because both deliver aerospace, defense, and federal IT solutions across overlapping agencies, though Leidos operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• KBR Inc. KBR is the prime contractor on NASA's HHPC II ($3.6B) and IMOC III ($1.93B), with Craig as a key subcontractor. Comparable because both support NASA human spaceflight and civil/military engineering programs, but KBR operates as a much larger global government services platform.
• Parsons Corporation: Parsons is a federal engineering and defense contractor delivering solutions across missile defense, space, and critical infrastructure. Comparable to Craig because both deliver engineering, systems integration, and range operations for defense and aerospace customers, with Parsons operating at substantially greater scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a major federal management and technology consulting firm serving DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Comparable to Craig because both deliver cleared engineering, cyber, and digital solutions to U.S. federal customers, though Booz Allen operates as a much larger, publicly traded consulting platform.
• Amentum: Amentum is a federal and commercial engineering services provider formed from the J&J/J. Ray McDermott spin, focused on defense, intelligence, and civil government programs. Comparable to Craig because both deliver engineering, IT, and range/operations support to DoD and NASA customers, with Amentum operating at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• CACI International: CACI provides federal engineering, IT, cyber, and intelligence services to DoD, intelligence community, and civilian agencies. It is a direct functional peer to Craig because both deliver cleared-engineering and mission-support services on similar contract vehicles, with CACI operating at materially larger scale.

Others

• Teledyne Technologies: Teledyne supplies electronic components, instruments, and imaging systems used across defense, space, and aerospace programs. Comparable as a partial overlap to Craig's hardware/umbilical work for HLS and Navy training panels, though Teledyne is a much larger publicly traded conglomerate operating across many more end markets.

Emerging players

• Sidus Space: Sidus Space is a publicly traded space and defense manufacturing company in which Craig Technologies is the majority shareholder. Comparable because Sidus builds and integrates space hardware that overlaps with Craig's payload integration and cable assembly work, but Sidus is operationally distinct, smaller, and emerging as a standalone space-services player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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