Lyteworx Automation Systems

What Lyteworx Automation Systems does

Lyteworx Automation Systems is a small, privately held defense IT firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that builds AI/ML, geospatial intelligence, and data engineering software for the U.S. military and intelligence community. The company's product portfolio centers on three proprietary platforms: SpaceAware.io, a browser-based GEOINT analysis toolkit built on a rearchitected Cesium-derived globe that renders 50k+ objects with near real-time movement and physics-based RF, orbital propagation, and line-of-sight modeling; Union Station, a flow-based programming framework built on IBM's Node-RED IoT platform for rapid prototyping of data services; and the Space Data Collaboration Tool, an open-source framework that generates code in more than a dozen programming languages for space flight safety, orbit propagation, and conjunction assessment. Additional offerings include Databricks-based data pipeline services, GlobeX (a lightweight 3D globe), and the SBIR-developed Critical Program Information Identification Toolkit integrated into the DoD Acquisition Security Database.

The firm operates an enterprise field sales motion targeting defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers through federal contract vehicles including IDIQs, BOAs, and BPAs such as DRAID, AI Talent 2.0, and ABMS. It serves as a prime contractor on certain vehicles and as subcontractor to larger defense integrators including ECS, Tyto Athene, HII, and Arcfield. Named customers include the U.S. Air Force (AFWIC, VAULT Data Platform), Naval Research Laboratory, the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, and prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin (Zeta Associates), SAIC, Booz Allen Hamilton, BAE Systems, Maxar Technologies, and SRC. As of May 1, 2026, Lyteworx operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgesource Corporation following an acquisition, with founder Tim Petronello serving as President of the subsidiary and Chief Product Officer of the parent.

Name

Lyteworx Automation Systems

Legal name

Lyteworx Automation Systems

Website

https://lyteworx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lyteworx Automation Systems is a small Alexandria, VA-based defense IT firm that builds AI/ML, geospatial intelligence, and space domain awareness software for the U.S. military and intelligence community via proprietary platforms SpaceAware.io, Union Station, and Space Collaboration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Revenue generated through federal government contracts including prime contractor positions on IDIQ, BOA, and BPA contract vehicles. Services include data engineering, AI/ML development, systems integration, and mission support for defense and intelligence agencies.
2. Subcontracting: Revenue generated as a subcontractor to larger defense integrators and primes on various government programs including ECS, Tyto Athene, HII, and Arcfield-led task orders.
3. SBIR/STTR Programs: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding for R&D activities. Phase I and Phase II activities with DoD sponsors including the Strategic Capabilities Office.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lyteworx Automation Systems is a U.S. defense and intelligence IT firm that provides data engineering, AI/ML, GEOINT, and space domain awareness solutions to DoD, intelligence agencies, and defense prime contractors. It combines proprietary software platforms (SpaceAware.io, Union Station, Space Collaboration, GlobeX, CPI Identification Toolkit) with Databricks-based data pipeline services delivered through IDIQ/BOA/BPA contract vehicles and subcontractor arrangements.

Product overview

Lyteworx Automation Systems offers a portfolio of proprietary software products centered on space domain awareness, mission management, and AI-enabled data integration for defense and intelligence clients. The core products include SpaceAware.io (browser-based GEOINT analysis with Cesium-derived visualization), Union Station (flow-based programming built on IBM Node-RED), and Space Collaboration (space data standards tool). These are complemented by Databricks integration services, the CPI Identification Toolkit (SBIR-developed), and GlobeX (3D globe visualization). The portfolio emphasizes rapid development, real-time data processing, and mission-critical applications across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SpaceAware.io
• Union Station
• Space Collaboration (Space Data Collaboration Tool)
• Databricks Services
• CPI Identification Toolkit
• GlobeX

Quantifiable outcome

• Display more than 50,000 objects with near real-time movement (down to tenth of a second)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Edgesource CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Edgesource Corporation completed acquisition of Lyteworx Automation Systems on May 1, 2026. Lyteworx became a wholly owned subsidiary with founder Tim Petronello becoming Chief Product Officer at Edgesource while continuing as President of the Lyteworx subsidiary. The combination expands capabilities in advanced data engineering, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, systems engineering, AI/ML, and UAS/C-UAS technologies for defense and intelligence missions.
• ECScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyteworx collaborates with ECS on an Advanced AI and Geospatial Intelligence Initiative focused on integrating AI into GEOINT operations. Lyteworx serves as a trusted subcontractor providing AI-driven data analysis, machine learning integration, and secure scalable platform development for mission-critical operations.
• Tyto AthenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyteworx is a trusted subcontractor to Tyto Athene on the U.S. Air Force's VAULT (Visible, Accessible, Understandable, Linked, Trusted) Data Platform. Contributes data management, cloud integration, AI-driven analytics, and cybersecurity services supporting the Air Force's digital transformation.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyteworx collaborates with HII supporting the Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability (AFWIC) through RDT&E task orders. Focus areas include military sensing, ISR operations, JADC2 systems, JAIC National and Component Mission Initiatives, and AI/ML/autonomous software development.
• ArcfieldmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyteworx partners with Arcfield as a subcontractor on a task order for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Focuses on developing advanced algorithms and tools for emerging high-performance networks and secure network solutions critical to the Department of Defense.
• DatabricksmajorTechnology or IntegrationLyteworx is a registered Databricks partner specializing in harnessing Databricks potential for data-driven innovation. Provides end-to-end data pipeline development using medallion architecture, Managed MLFlow integration, Git synchronization, secure cluster management, and Delta Sharing implementations.
• Management Analysis Network (MAN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyteworx partnered with MAN on SBIR Phase I and Phase II efforts sponsored by the Department's Strategic Capabilities Office. Developed an automated tool for identifying Critical Program Information (CPI) and a comprehensive protection toolkit integrated into the Acquisition Security Database (ASDB).
• One Nation InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization (501(c)(3)) specializing in Public-Private Partnerships focused on fostering an Open Innovation Ecosystem. Partnership aimed at transforming communities, students, veterans, and businesses into an innovation-driven environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large defense and intelligence consulting prime with deep cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital solutions practices. Competes for AI/data engineering work in the same DoD and intelligence community that Lyteworx serves.
• SAIC: Major defense IT services prime offering technology and engineering services across defense, intelligence, and civilian markets. Competes for the same task orders Lyteworx pursues and is a disclosed past-performance customer.
• Tyto Athene: Defense IT prime holding the Air Force VAULT Data Platform; Lyteworx is a subcontractor. Operates adjacent data management, cloud, and AI services for DoD and intelligence customers.
• Arcfield: Defense systems engineering prime holding NRL task orders that Lyteworx supports as subcontractor. Overlaps with Lyteworx in HPC algorithms and secure network solutions for DoD.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII): Large defense prime supporting Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability (AFWIC) and JADC2 programs where Lyteworx is a subcontractor. Provides overlapping ISR, AI/ML, and autonomous systems engineering capability.
• ECS Federal: Large defense IT services prime with whom Lyteworx is a subcontractor on the Advanced AI and Geospatial Intelligence Initiative. Operates in the same GEOINT/AI engineering space as Lyteworx but at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Edgesource Corporation: Acquirer of Lyteworx (closed May 1, 2026) and now its parent. Provides overlapping capabilities in advanced data engineering, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, systems engineering, AI/ML, and UAS/C-UAS technologies to defense and intelligence customers.
• REI Systems: Mid-size federal IT services firm delivering data engineering, cloud, and digital services to civilian and defense agencies. Closely comparable in scale and capability mix to Lyteworx, particularly on small-business set-aside pursuits.
• Dark Wolf Solutions: Small-business defense software firm focused on mission-critical systems, data engineering, and AI/ML for DoD and intelligence customers. Closely matches Lyteworx's scale, customer set, and core technical capabilities.
• Octo Consulting (Metrea/Octo): Federal IT services firm specializing in mission-critical software, data, and DevSecOps for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. Similar size and growth profile to Lyteworx with comparable AI/data engineering offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/Lyteworx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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