What Invocon does

Invocon, Inc. is a Texas-based engineering firm founded in 1985 that develops wireless sensor systems, distributed processing platforms, and high-precision instrumentation for aerospace, defense, and government customers. The company designs and manufactures flight-qualified hardware including telemetry encoders (Integrated PCM Encoder with 100+ channel simultaneous sampling and IRIG 106 Chapter 4 compliance), power systems (28V lithium-ion polymer smart batteries and solid-state power control assemblies), ordnance initiation modules (Capacitive Discharge Initiator and Solid State Event Initiator), wireless impact detection networks (Distributed Impact Detection System developed under NASA Langley SBIR), flight computers (Invocon Flight Computer built on ARM Cortex-A53/R5F with programmable logic), navigation carriers hosting BAE Systems GPS receivers, and flight termination system components compliant with RCC 319-19. The company operates from a single Conroe, Texas facility with in-house environmental testing capabilities and AS9100D, ITAR, and NASA-STD-certified production personnel.

Invocon generates revenue primarily through the sale of flight-qualified electronic hardware, custom engineering solutions, and applied research and development services to U.S. government agencies and prime defense contractors. Its customer base includes the U.S. Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, Missile Defense Agency, NASA Langley Research Center, The Aerospace Corporation, and unnamed prime defense contractors, with most engagements originating through direct technical engagement beginning with a 30-minute scoping call. The company holds positions under the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program (ceiling up to $151 billion) and won a Phase I SBIR award for Navy mine warfare components in April 2026. Pricing is custom and quotes-based rather than list-based, consistent with low-volume, high-mix sole-source defense procurement. On January 8, 2026, Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX) acquired Invocon for $7.06 million to anchor its newly launched Aerospace & Defense segment, at which point Invocon reported average annual revenues of approximately $7.4 million and operating income of approximately $1.7 million.

Name

Invocon

Legal name

Invocon, Inc.

Website

https://invocon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Invocon designs and manufactures flight-qualified wireless sensors, telemetry encoders, power systems, ordnance initiators, and flight computers for U.S. government agencies, prime defense contractors, and commercial space companies, operating from Conroe, Texas and now owned by Cemtrex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace & Defense Electronics

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Spacecraft Avionics, Flight Computers & Software (IMABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Aerospace flight electronics
• Wireless sensor systems
• Flight termination hardware
• Telemetry encoders
• Military avionics components

Headquarters

HQ city

Conroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace & Defense Hardware Sales: Sale of flight-qualified electronic systems including telemetry systems, power systems, initiators, hit detection systems, and flight computers to aerospace and defense customers. Average annual revenues of approximately $7.4 million with operating income of around $1.7 million.
2. Government Contracts (SBIR/Missile Defense): Contracts under SBIR programs and Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD program (ceiling up to $151 billion). Includes Phase I SBIR contract with U.S. Navy for modular mine warfare components.
3. Custom Engineering & Mission Support: Custom engineering solutions, mission support, and applied research and development services. Engagements begin with scoping calls and include end-to-end engineering from applied research through on-range mission support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Invocon designs, develops, and manufactures flight-qualified electronic instrumentation systems — including telemetry encoders, flight computers, power systems, solid-state initiators, wireless impact detection sensors, and navigation/signal conversion boards — for aerospace, defense, and space customers. The company sells these products directly to defense prime contractors, U.S. government agencies (NASA, U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency), and commercial space companies, and provides end-to-end custom engineering from applied research through on-range mission support.

Product overview

Invocon develops precision instrumentation and mission-critical electronics for aerospace, defense, and demanding environments. The portfolio includes flight computers (Invocon Flight Computer), telemetry encoders (iPCMe), power systems (Lithium Smart Batteries in 7.5Ah/3.2Ah/0.74Ah configurations, Power Control Assembly), initiation systems (Capacitive Discharge Initiator, Solid State Event Initiator), wireless sensing (Distributed Impact Detection System, Hit Detection Systems), navigation (NavFire Carrier with BAE Systems GPS), signal conversion (Digital Multi-Converter), power distribution (Solid State Latching Relay, Solid State Latching Power Switch), ground support equipment, and reentry instrumentation (REBR-W). These products work together to provide end-to-end solutions for launch vehicles, spacecraft, missiles, and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distributed Impact Detection System (DIDS) A wireless distributed network of miniaturized, self-powered piezoelectric sensor nodes that continuously monitor for impact events on large structures such as manned spacecraft, capturing high-frequency acoustic signals at micro-watt power levels with triangulation for impact localization. Built for NASA and aerospace prime contractors.
• Capacitive Discharge Initiator (CDI) Rocket/missile control and monitoring module providing four fully redundant output channels, 1 ms timing resolution, four hours of run-time after input trigger, and continuous SAFE/ARM and capacitor voltage health monitoring for ordnance initiation. Used by defense and aerospace primes on launch vehicles and missiles.
• Solid State Event Initiator (SSI) Solid-state replacement for the legacy CDI providing highly reliable initiation of energetic devices with proprietary Squib Sense fire path analysis for continuous readiness verification, achieving 77% volume and 75% mass reduction. For defense and aerospace programs needing reliable, compact initiators.
• Lithium Smart Battery 28V rechargeable smart battery using lithium-ion polymer chemistry offering high energy and power density per weight, available in 7.5 Ah, 3.2 Ah, and 0.74 Ah configurations with real-time State of Charge monitoring and optional Flight Mode for mission power continuity. Used by rocket and airframe avionics programs.
• Remote Ground Support Equipment (RGSE) Rack-mounted remote power control system for avionics and Flight Termination System payloads providing power switching, battery maintenance, system monitoring, and RS-422 communications through vehicle UMBIs, operated remotely over Ethernet or fiber for extended range control. For launch range and ground operations.
• Hit Detection Systems Multiple hit detection systems using wire-break, hit panel, and acoustic emission methods in wired and wireless configurations for detecting high-speed projectile impacts on rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. Used by defense and aerospace test programs.
• Solid State Latching Relay (SSLR) Power termination solution for Flight Termination Systems providing isolated, regulated, redundant control over external power source with cross-strapped dual TERMINATE input support, designed to RCC 319-19 standard for FAA and DoD range FTS applications.
• Power Control Assembly (PCA) Complete power control system for small launch vehicles managing two 28V power sources across four configurable output channels with seamless switching between external power and onboard battery. For commercial and government small launch vehicle programs.
• NavFire Carrier (NFC) Carrier board hosting the BAE Systems NavFire GPS Receiver with MIL-STD power interface and RS-422 signal conversion, distributing GPS 1PPS to five RS-422 outputs and enabling tightly coupled GPS/INS integration with the Emcore SDN500 IMU for spinning or high-dynamic vehicles. For aerospace GPS/INS navigation.
• Invocon Flight Computer (IFC) Flight computer built around Invocon's Next Generation Processing Platform (XGPP) combining a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 application processor, a dual-core Cortex-R5F real-time processor, and 256K logic cell programmable logic in a rugged aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure. For launch vehicles, target missiles, and next-generation airframes.
• Integrated Pulse Code Modulation Encoder (iPCMe) Low-cost telemetry encoder providing over 100 channels of simultaneous analog input sampling with greater than 15 bits dynamic range, supporting IRIG 106 Chapter 4 PCM output, fiber optic transmission up to 2 km, and integrated NTSC video multiplexing. For flight test, launch, and reentry telemetry programs.
• Digital Multi-Converter (DMC) Signal converter supporting up to 7 simultaneous inputs and outputs across LVDS, RS-422, RS-232, and TTL/CMOS electrical standards, available in Flight Variant (28 Vdc) and Lab Variant (5 Vdc). For aerospace data acquisition and test range integration.
• Reentry Breakup Recorder — Wireless Temperature Sensor (REBR-W) Wireless temperature sensor system developed for integration into The Aerospace Corporation's Reentry Breakup Recorder (REBR-W), using distributed remote sensor nodes for high-temperature measurement during reentry. Built leveraging 25+ wireless sensor system designs developed for NASA Space Shuttle and ISS.
• Solid State Latching Power Switch (SSLPS) Power switching device providing four independently latched outputs for external DC power sources with UMBI/TM connector for Ground Support Equipment control and RCC 319-19 compliance. For FAA and DoD range FTS power distribution requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% volume reduction and 75% mass reduction achieved with SSI solid-state initiator vs legacy CDI
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cemtrex, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Cemtrex acquired Invocon on January 8, 2026 for $7.06 million to launch its new Aerospace & Defense segment. Invocon serves as the anchor of this segment, bringing nearly four decades of experience in advanced instrumentation, wireless sensing, and telemetry systems.
• The Aerospace CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvocon developed and integrated wireless temperature sensor technology into The Aerospace Corporation's Reentry Breakup Recorder (REBR-W). Invocon leveraged 25+ wireless sensor system designs developed for NASA on Space Shuttle and ISS.
• NASA Langley Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Distributed Impact Detection System (DIDS) under NASA Langley Phase 2 SBIR contract - a wireless network of miniaturized, self-powered piezoelectric sensor nodes for monitoring impact events on manned spacecraft.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moog Inc. Moog's Space and Defense segment supplies flight termination systems, control electronics, and precision sensors for launch vehicles and missiles, directly overlapping Invocon's SSLR/SSLPS, DIDS, and IFC offerings. Comparable mix of custom engineering for aerospace primes and government customers.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division provides flight termination electronics, data acquisition, and rugged signal conversion for missiles and launch vehicles, mirroring Invocon's iPCMe, DMC, and FTS product lines. Similar direct-sales model to government and prime contractors.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane A&E supplies mission-critical power systems, signal conversion, and flight instrumentation for aerospace and defense platforms, comparable to Invocon's Lithium Smart Battery, PCA, and DMC offerings. Overlaps in flight-qualified power management for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• AstroNova, Inc. AstroNova's Test & Measurement segment produces airborne and flight-test telemetry equipment and data acquisition hardware, directly comparable to Invocon's iPCMe Integrated PCM Encoder and high-channel-count data acquisition products. Similar customer base in aerospace and defense testing.
• Data Device Corporation: DDC (a HEICO company) manufactures rugged signal conversion, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces, and avionics data bus products, closely aligned with Invocon's Digital Multi-Converter (DMC) and NavFire Carrier (NFC). Comparable niche as a sub-supplier of flight-qualified interface electronics to primes.
• Mercury Systems, Inc. Mercury builds mission-critical defense electronics, rugged processing, and RF/microwave subsystems for aerospace and defense platforms, with similar sales motion into prime contractors and government customers. Comparable in targeting high-reliability embedded electronics niches.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace supplies flight management computers, avionics, and mission computers across commercial and military platforms. Invocon's Invocon Flight Computer (IFC) competes in a similar category but at a much smaller scale, with Honeywell as the entrenched incumbent on most platforms.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris provides avionics, telemetry, and space electronics across a broad portfolio, including missile defense systems relevant to the SHIELD program. Represents the type of Tier 1 incumbent Invocon must compete against or partner with as a sub-supplier.
• BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems is both a partner (hosting BAE NavFire GPS in Invocon's NFC) and a potential competitor in military avionics and electronic systems. As a major defense prime, it sets the bar for full-spectrum capability that a specialty shop like Invocon must design around.
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated: Teledyne's Aerospace Electronics and Digital Imaging segments supply instrumentation, sensors, and electronic systems for defense, space, and commercial aviation, comparable in customer profile (NASA, MDA, primes) and product breadth to Invocon's portfolio. Larger-scale incumbent in similar niches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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