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Baker Engineering LLC is a Michigan-based, privately-held precision engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in power, propulsion, and advanced technology solutions for aerospace, defense, and high-performance automotive applications. The company operates from two Michigan facilities: a Power & Propulsion Center of Excellence in Nunica (headquarters, 17165 Power Dr.) and a Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Muskegon (1485 S. Getty St.), providing vertically integrated design-through-delivery capability. Core technical competencies include high-performance engine systems, compact common rail fuel injection (Baker Micro CI, demonstrated at 28–400 cc per combustion chamber), lightweight dry sump oil systems, and opposed piston engine architectures — much of this technology developed through U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts.

The company is organized into three operating divisions: Engineered Solutions (aerospace and defense propulsion programs), Precision Manufacturing (tight-tolerance machining and custom engine fabrication), and Automotive Performance (custom builds, tunes, and engine machining for high-performance vehicles). The customer base is dominated by U.S. federal defense — SBIR-funded development for the Air Force, Army (including Stryker vehicle integration), and Navy — supplemented by project-based work for defense contractors such as A.M. General LLC. The firm holds AS 9100, ITAR, ISO 9001, CMMC 2.0 Level 2, NIST 800-171, and AIAM certifications, qualifying it to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and export-controlled defense articles.

Revenue is generated primarily through government contract vehicles (SBIR Phase I/II awards, RFQ responses) and project-based custom engineering and manufacturing services for private sector clients. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract cadence; no standard pricing tiers are publicly disclosed. The company is part of WFC (Waseya Bek) per its website footer, indicating operation within a broader industrial holding structure. Over five decades, Baker Engineering claims 50+ completed U.S. government contracts, 30+ years of contracting experience, $32M+ in managed portfolio project value, and 60+ years of high-performance engineering specialization — though no revenue, headcount, or growth figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

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Legal name

Baker Engineering LLC

Website

https://re-sourceindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baker Engineering LLC is a Michigan-based precision engineering and manufacturing firm developing compact fuel injection, dry sump lubrication, and opposed piston propulsion systems for U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy SBIR programs and defense primes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering & Defense Manufacturing

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Engines & Propulsion (IMABAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Precision engineering services
• Aerospace propulsion systems
• Defense contract manufacturing
• Custom engine development
• SBIR defense contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Muskegon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracting: Baker Engineering generates revenue primarily through U.S. government contracts, including SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Phase I and Phase II awards from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. These contracts involve development of advanced propulsion and power systems for military applications.
2. Custom Engineering & Manufacturing Services: Provides precision manufacturing, custom engine builds, machining, and performance engineering services to government and private sector customers. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and services rendered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Baker Engineering designs, develops, and manufactures advanced power and propulsion systems for aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications. The company delivers compact fuel injection systems, lightweight dry sump lubrication systems, and opposed-piston auxiliary power units primarily through U.S. government SBIR contracts with the Air Force, Army, and Navy. It also offers precision manufacturing and automotive performance engineering services to private sector clients.

Product overview

Baker Engineering is an engineering solutions provider offering precision manufacturing and automotive performance services. The company operates three primary divisions: Engineered Solutions (focused on aerospace and defense), Precision Manufacturing & Engineering, and Automotive Performance. The portfolio includes specialized government contracting products such as the Baker Micro CI Fuel Injection System (compact common rail fuel system for the U.S. Air Force), the Baker Light Weight Dry Sump System (supporting the Heavy Fuel Rotary Engine for Army/Navy), and the Opposed Piston APU (integrated into Stryker vehicles for the U.S. Army). The company also provides commercial automotive performance services including custom engine builds, tunes, and machining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baker Micro CI Fuel Injection System A compact common rail fuel injection system developed under U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I, demonstrated on engines ranging from 28 cc to 400 cc per combustion chamber. Designed for the U.S. Air Force as enabling technology for advanced propulsion applications.
• Baker Light Weight Dry Sump System A compact, lightweight dry sump oil system developed under Air Force Phase II SBIR to support an oil-lubricated turbocharger and fuel pump drive on the Baker Heavy Fuel Rotary Engine. Applicable to U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy programs.
• Opposed Piston APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) A single-cylinder opposed piston engine developed into a complete APU package with integrated support systems for installation in the front sponson of the Stryker vehicle. Developed under U.S. Army Phase II SBIR contract.
• Engineered Solutions Engineering services focused on power, propulsion, and advanced technology solutions including aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications. Serves government agencies and defense contractors.
• Precision Manufacturing Precision manufacturing services delivering state-of-the-art engineering solutions with machining capabilities for custom-built engines and aerospace systems. Operated from the Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Muskegon, MI.
• Automotive Performance Automotive performance services including custom engine builds, tunes, and maintenance for high-performance vehicles. Serves individual performance vehicle owners and enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ U.S. Government contracts successfully completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• A.M. General LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaker Engineering worked with A.M. General LLC on Stryker vehicle development programs. They delivered exceptional results on a crash project, responding clearly to RFQ requirements, meeting all timing requirements, and providing exceptional quality without requiring hand-holding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Williams International: Williams International designs and manufactures small turbofan and turbojet engines used in cruise missiles and unmanned aircraft. Like Baker Engineering, it is a privately held, niche propulsion specialist serving U.S. military programs with custom-engineered engine subsystems.
• Barber-Nichols: Barber-Nichols designs and manufactures custom turbomachinery, pumps, and rocket engine components for military and aerospace customers. Comparable to Baker as a small, specialty propulsion manufacturer serving DoD programs.
• Moog Inc. Moog designs precision motion control and propulsion components for defense platforms, including fuel and lubrication subsystems. It overlaps with Baker's dry sump and fuel injection work as a precision subsystem supplier to defense primes.
• LiquidPiston: LiquidPiston develops compact, high-efficiency rotary and opposed-piston engines for defense and commercial applications. It directly parallels Baker's opposed-piston APU work and Micro CI fuel injection development, both targeting miniaturized military propulsion.

Emerging players

• AeroVironment: AeroVironment designs small unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems with proprietary propulsion. It shares Baker's focus on compact, lightweight propulsion for tactical military platforms and benefits from the same DoD small-UAV demand tailwinds.
• Calspan: Calspan operates aerospace testing and research facilities and has expanded into propulsion and mobility system development. It overlaps with Baker in advanced propulsion R&D and government-funded engineering services.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace manufactures turboshaft, turbofan, and APUs used in military and business aviation. Its APU business overlaps directly with Baker's Stryker opposed-piston APU development in terms of end-use application.
• Aerojet Rocketdyne (L3Harris): Aerojet Rocketdyne, now part of L3Harris, is a broad incumbent propulsion prime serving missiles, space launch, and tactical propulsion. It is comparable to Baker as a defense propulsion manufacturer, though at vastly larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Pratt & Whitney (RTX): Pratt & Whitney manufactures military and commercial aircraft engines, including propulsion units for the F-35 and various rotorcraft. It is comparable to Baker in military propulsion scope but operates as a Tier 1 OEM with vastly broader programs.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman is a Tier 1 defense prime operating across propulsion, missiles, and space. It is a key customer and competitor ecosystem for Baker, often acting as the integrator that contracts specialty propulsion suppliers like Baker for subsystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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