What Skylife Engineering does

Skylife Engineering S.L. is a Seville, Spain-based aerospace and defence technology company founded in 2011 as a spin-off of the University of Seville. The company designs, develops, and manufactures integrated electronic systems for aerospace, naval, and industrial applications, with a portfolio of proprietary products spanning power electronics for More-Electric-Aircraft, the MMIBS portable multiprotocol avionics testing device (co-developed with Airbus Defence and Space), the Sileme indoor positioning system for complex metallic environments, and the Skylife Infinity and Ultimate VR/AR digital assistance and simulation platforms. It also develops custom power supply systems for research applications, including the Tokamak SMART fusion project at the University of Seville. Skylife operates across three business lines — electronic systems, digitalization, and positioning — and holds UNE-EN 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ENS certifications, making it a qualified supplier into European aerospace and defence supply chains.

The company generates revenue through a mix of hardware product sales (MMIBS, Sileme devices), one-time software licenses (Infinity, Ultimate, Sileme platform), and professional services including participation in publicly funded R&D consortia under CDTI, Clean Sky, Clean Aviation, and EU PADR defence research programmes. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting large aerospace primes and defence contractors (Airbus, Navantia, Safran, Sener, INTA, EDA), augmented by the 2023 SilemeLife joint venture with ITURRI for the internationalization of the Sileme positioning technology. Skylife employs 70+ multidisciplinary engineers, has completed over 100 R&D projects, and operates from the Cartuja Science and Technology Park in Seville. It remains a privately held company with 100% Spanish national capital and has not disclosed equity funding, scaling primarily through non-dilutive grant financing and long-cycle enterprise contracts such as the Eurodrone avionics software loading programme.

Name

Skylife Engineering

Legal name

SKYLIFE ENGINEERING, S.L.

Website

https://skylife-eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Skylife Engineering is a Seville-based aerospace and defence technology company designing electronic systems, indoor positioning solutions, and VR/AR training platforms for enterprise clients including Airbus, Navantia, Safran, and EU defence programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace and Defense Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO)

Keywords

• Aerospace electronic systems
• Indoor positioning technology
• Avionics testing equipment
• Virtual reality training
• Power electronics design

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevilla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing: Skylife designs, develops, and manufactures integrated electronic systems for aerospace, defense, naval, and industrial applications. Revenue is generated through engineering services contracts and product sales. This includes power electronics for aircraft, avionics testing equipment, and custom electronic systems developed under EU R&D programs.
2. Digitalization Solutions & Software Products: Sale of proprietary digital products including indoor positioning systems (Sileme), virtual/augmented reality training platforms (Skylife Infinity, Ultimate), and digital simulators. Products are sold as standalone licenses or integrated solutions to enterprise customers.
3. R&D and Innovation Services: Skylife participates in publicly funded R&D projects (EU PADR, CDTI, Clean Sky, Clean Aviation, etc.) as a technology development partner. Projects include defense navigation systems, photovoltaic plant management, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
4. MMIBS Portable Testing Device: The MMIBS device is sold as a hardware product to aerospace manufacturers and maintenance organizations for ground testing of avionics systems. It reduces the need for multiple specialized test equipment, creating a recurring product revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skylife Engineering designs, develops, and manufactures specialized electronic systems, digitalization tools, and indoor positioning technology for aerospace, defense, naval, and industrial customers. Its core offerings include the MMIBS portable avionics testing device, the Sileme patented indoor positioning system, the Skylife Infinity VR/AR training and remote assistance platform, and Skylife Ultimate virtual simulation software, alongside custom power electronics for More-Electric-Aircraft applications. The company also delivers R&D engineering services through EU-funded programs in defense navigation, electric vehicle charging, and fusion research.

Product overview

Skylife Engineering offers a portfolio of specialized technology products organized across three business lines: electronic systems, digitalization solutions, and SilemeLife positioning technology. The core product suite includes Skylife Infinity (an immersive digital assistance platform for training and remote support using VR/AR), Skylife Ultimate (virtual simulation for training), MMIBS (a multiprotocol testing device for aerospace ground testing), and Sileme (an indoor positioning system for tracking people and assets in complex metallic environments). The products serve sectors including aerospace, defense, naval, Industry 4.0, healthcare, and training. The company also develops custom power electronics solutions and participates in R&D projects including Tokamak power supplies, GNSS-independent navigation platforms, and electric vehicle charging systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sileme: High-precision indoor positioning system for people and assets operating in complex and metallic environments. Sileme is an integral indoor positioning technology (IPS) that works where GPS and other systems fail, developed originally for aerospace and now applied across industries including healthcare, emergency services, and Industry 4.0.
• Skylife Infinity
• Skylife Ultimate
• MMIBS
• SilemeLife

Products and services

• Sileme Patented integral indoor positioning system (IPS) providing real-time tracking of people and assets in complex metallic indoor environments where GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and UWB fail. Features centimeter-level accuracy, voice instructions, vibration feedback, screen alerts, and Braille navigation compatibility. Sold to enterprise customers in defense, healthcare (e.g., Hospital Virgen Macarena), emergency services, and Industry 4.0.
• Skylife Infinity
• Skylife Ultimate Virtual simulation solution for multisectoral training with 3D scenario replication capability. Enables operators to train in complex or dangerous operations within a safe, controlled virtual environment, improving learning curve, information retention, and eliminating real-world risk during training.
• MMIBS (Mini-Multi Interface Box Simulator) Portable, programmable, compact (120x120x120mm, 1200g) ground testing device for aviation and industrial simulations. Emulates and reads major embedded systems protocols including AFDX, CAN BUS, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, RS-232, RS-485, Discrete/Analog I/O, and RVDT. Controlled via Python scripts over Wi-Fi; multiple units can operate in parallel for complex testing scenarios. Sold to aerospace manufacturers and maintenance organizations.
• Power Electronics Systems for More-Electric-Aircraft Custom power electronic converters and systems for More-Electric-Aircraft applications, including modular bidirectional converters, magnetic field coils, microwave systems, and supercapacitor-based power supply systems. Aims to reduce weight, improve efficiency, and replace hydraulic/pneumatic systems with electrical alternatives. Developed for aerospace customers and research programs.
• Tokamak SMART Power Supply Systems Custom-designed power supply systems for the SMART fusion research tokamak at the University of Seville. Includes 3 magnetic field coil subsystems (3000+ kg of high-conductivity copper), a 6 kW microwave system at 2.45 GHz, and 5 supercapacitor-based power supply units capable of charging from domestic electrical current. A research-grade power electronics engineering service.

Quantifiable outcome

• MMIBS reduces multiple avionics test equipment into a single 120x120x120mm, 1200g portable device, significantly cutting ground testing logistics, cost, and time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GMV Innovating Solutions: Spanish aerospace and defense engineering firm of comparable scale, specializing in avionics, GNSS/navigation systems, and ground control software. Most direct comparable for Skylife in terms of size, origin (Spain), and product mix including PNT and defense software.
• Tecnobit (Grupo Oesía): Spanish defense electronics company designing tactical communications, electronic warfare, and avionics subsystems. Comparable in size and Spanish aerospace/defense footprint; similar business model of high-mix electronic systems for defense primes.
• Ultra Electronics (now part of Cobham): Mid-sized UK defense electronics company specializing in avionics interfaces, naval electronics, and rugged COTS subsystems — closely aligned with Skylife's aerospace electronic systems business and protocol-handling heritage.
• Sener Aeroespacial: Spanish aerospace engineering division of Grupo Sener, working on avionics, guidance/navigation, space mechanisms, and defense systems. Already listed as a Skylife partner/customer and a close peer in the Spanish aerospace electronics ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Established US defense electronics provider of rugged avionics, mission computers, flight test instrumentation, and electronic warfare subsystems. Comparable product lines (avionics test, mission computers) though much larger and publicly traded.
• National Instruments (NI): Global leader in modular test and measurement instrumentation, including avionics bus test (ARINC, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX). Competes with MMIBS in the broader avionics test equipment category, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Indra Sistemas: Large Spanish IT and defense electronics company with a significant aerospace and defense portfolio including avionics, simulation, and electronic defense systems. Much larger and broader than Skylife but operates in overlapping product categories and geographies.
• Trimble Inc. Global positioning and GNSS technology leader with growing indoor positioning offerings. Comparable to Sileme in the indoor positioning space, though Trimble's strength is outdoor GNSS/construction while Sileme targets metallic GPS-denied environments.
• HENSOLDT: European defense electronics pure-play spun out of Airbus, focused on sensors, avionics, and electronic warfare. Comparable in defense/aerospace electronic systems and European customer base, though significantly larger and publicly listed.

Emerging players

• Telefónica Tech / indoor positioning startups: Emerging Spanish and European indoor positioning and digital twin startups (e.g., Situm, Maze) compete with Sileme in healthcare and industrial asset tracking. Smaller and more focused than Skylife but targeting the same vertical use cases with alternative (BLE/UWB) technologies.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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