SEAKR Engineering

What SEAKR Engineering does

SEAKR Engineering, LLC is a U.S. private company, founded in 1983/1984, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, and operating as a subsidiary within the RTX Corporation aerospace and defense portfolio. The company designs and manufactures space-qualified electronics — primarily avionics, on-board processing, networking, memory, RF, and optical processing subsystems — used in satellites and other spacecraft. Its technical foundation is the integration of industry-leading commercial semiconductor technology with in-house nanometer ASIC and FPGA designs, radiation-hardened for space environments. The product portfolio spans five core subsystem categories (Processing, Networking, Memory, Avionics, and FPGA & ASIC), four named featured subsystems (SNS-112R Secure Networking System, SDR-12R Software-Defined Radio, OPS-110R Optical Processing System with on-orbit AI/ML hosting, and RAGE GPU acceleration), four module types (single board computers, reconfigurable computers, power supplies, and RF processors), plus a contract manufacturing service for high-mix, low-to-mid-volume electronic assemblies.

Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of proprietary space subsystems and modules, contract manufacturing services for satellite and aerospace customers, and custom ASIC/FPGA design and development. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting U.S. government agencies — primarily NASA and the Department of Defense — and large aerospace prime contractors, on multi-year, quote-based contracts. The customer base is concentrated in defense, intelligence, MILSATCOM, Earth observation, scientific research, and human spaceflight missions, with cited metrics of 40+ years of operation, 300+ missions supported, 1,000+ deliveries, and 100% on-orbit mission success. The company holds third-party AS9100 aerospace quality certification. Scott Arlo Anderson serves as Chief Executive Officer.

Name

SEAKR Engineering

Legal name

SEAKR Engineering, LLC

Website

https://seakr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SEAKR Engineering designs and manufactures space-qualified avionics, processing, networking, memory, RF, and optical subsystems for satellites. It serves NASA, the Department of Defense, and aerospace prime contractors with proprietary ASIC/FPGA technology and contract manufacturing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space-Qualified Avionics & Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spacecraft & Satellites (Civil/Commercial) (IMABACAB), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Space electronics manufacturing
• Avionics subsystems
• Space-grade processing
• Defense aerospace electronics
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Space Electronics Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary space electronics subsystems including processing, networking, memory, and avionics modules. Deliveries include single board computers, reconfigurable computers, power supplies, and RF processors
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Comprehensive electronic assembly manufacturing for satellite and aerospace systems, specializing in high-mix, high-complexity, low-to-mid volume production from discrete PCB assemblies to full system-level equipment
3. Custom Solutions and ASIC/FPGA Development: Custom design and development services for specialized space electronics solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SEAKR Engineering designs and manufactures space-qualified avionics, processing, networking, memory, and data management subsystems, integrating in-house nanometer ASIC and FPGA technologies. The company also offers end-to-end contract manufacturing services for satellite and aerospace systems, serving government agencies and prime contractors with high-mix, low-to-mid volume production.

Product overview

SEAKR Engineering is a provider of reliable, composable, and scalable space electronics that integrates industry-leading commercial technology with in-house ASIC and FPGA innovations. The product portfolio includes five core subsystem categories (Processing, Networking, Memory, Avionics, and FPGA & ASIC), four featured subsystems (SNS-112R Secure Networking System, SDR-12R Software-Defined Radio, OPS-110R Optical Processing System, and RAGE GPU acceleration), four module types (Single Board Computers, Reconfigurable Computers, Power Supply Modules, and RF Processing Modules), and contract manufacturing services. The company serves commercial entities, government agencies (NASA, DoD), and prime contractors with end-to-end manufacturing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SNS-112R Secure Networking System High-performance, low SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power and Cost) secure networking solution providing versatile space-grade compute and Software Defined Networking (SDN), designed for proliferated space architectures in multiple orbits.
• SDR-12R Software-Defined Radio High-performance, low SWaP-C software-defined radio solution for multiple orbits, software programmable supporting DVB-S2(X), BPSK/QPSK, CPFSK, and customer-specific waveforms.
• OPS-110R Optical Processing System High-performance edge computer supporting popular camera and focal plane interfaces with advanced pixel processing, compression, and data-thinning algorithms. Includes multi-gigabit Ethernet, mass storage, and capabilities to host AI/ML applications.
• RAGE (Redundant Array of GPU Elements) GPU acceleration solution that scales with mission needs, providing redundant array of GPU elements for high-performance computing in space environments.
• Single Board Computers Mission-proven payload processing modules designed for incorporation into subsystems.
• Reconfigurable Computers Mission-proven payload processing and enhancement modules designed for incorporation into subsystems.
• Power Supply Modules Mission-proven power supply modules for incorporation into subsystems.
• RF Processing Modules Mission-proven RF processor modules for incorporation into subsystems.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Comprehensive, single-source solution for electronic assemblies including high-mix, high-complexity, low-to-mid volume production ranging from discrete printed circuit board assemblies to full system-level equipment for space, military, and industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Mission Success across 300+ missions over 40+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment space agency customer for human spaceflight, scientific research, and exploration missions. SEAKR provides space electronics subsystems for NASA missions including ISS and deep space exploration
• Department of Defense (DoD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense department customer for military communications (MILSATCOM), space situational awareness, missile defense, and secure communications systems
• Large Prime ContractorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace prime contractors receiving SEAKR subsystems and modules for integration into larger space systems and satellites
• RTX (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company RTX (Raytheon Technologies) - SEAKR operates as part of RTX's portfolio of aerospace and defense companies. Privacy policy hosted on rtx.com domain indicates corporate relationship

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAE Systems Space & Missile Systems: BAE Systems produces space-qualified electronics, radiation-hardened components, and avionics for military and intelligence satellites. Closely comparable to SEAKR's mission processing and avionics subsystem offerings for defense prime contractors.
• Mercury Systems: Mercury Systems designs mission-critical processing subsystems and secure avionics for aerospace and defense applications. Directly comparable to SEAKR's high-speed processing and secure networking subsystems for space and defense platforms.
• Ball Aerospace: Ball Aerospace designs and manufactures spacecraft avionics, command and data handling systems, and space-qualified electronics for civil, defense, and commercial missions. Direct overlap with SEAKR's processing, networking, and avionics subsystems for satellite prime contractors and government customers.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Curtiss-Wright produces ruggedized and space-qualified processing, networking, and signal-processing electronics for defense and aerospace platforms. Directly comparable to SEAKR's processing, networking, and memory subsystem offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace is a large incumbent that supplies space-qualified avionics, guidance, navigation, and control systems as part of a much broader aerospace portfolio. Comparable in delivering flight computers and GN&C to NASA/DoD and prime contractors, though it is not specialized exclusively in space electronics.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris manufactures space-qualified electronics and payloads, including satellite communication and surveillance systems for DoD and intelligence customers. Overlaps with SEAKR in space electronics and mission processing for defense space programs.
• Teledyne Technologies: Teledyne produces imaging sensors and space-qualified electronic subsystems for NASA, DoD, and commercial satellite customers. Comparable in delivering high-reliability space electronics, particularly in payload and imaging subsystems adjacent to SEAKR's OPS-110R optical processing system.
• Moog Inc. Moog's space and defense segment manufactures space-qualified electronics, mechanisms, and motion control subsystems for satellites and launch vehicles. Overlaps with SEAKR in supplying avionics and processing modules to space prime contractors.

Others

• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace is the sibling RTX subsidiary supplying avionics, guidance, navigation, and processing systems for civil and military aerospace. While under the same RTX parent, it competes for and supplies overlapping space electronics programs and is therefore the most adjacent internal benchmark.

Regional players

• Leonardo Space Division: Leonardo's space division manufactures satellite subsystems, electronics, and payloads primarily for European Space Agency and Italian space programs. Comparable product offering in space-grade avionics and electronics, though focused on the European market rather than directly competing with SEAKR in US government programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SEAKR_Eng

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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