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Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories

Defense contractor delivering systems engineering.

Overview

BESL provides specialized technical, engineering, intelligence, and acquisition support services to U.S. government customers, mainly DoD and national security agencies, as both a prime and subcontractor. It combines engineering work with in-house R&D through its Collaboratory, delivering capabilities such as Systems Engineering, Intelligence Support, Test & Evaluation, Acquisition Planning, Modeling & Simulation, and Training, including projects in SATCOM, cyber, SIGINT, and space-control—featuring tools like the LINKWarden firewall. BESL differentiates itself through its SDVOSB status, direct focus on the DoD/IC, and its in-house rapid-prototyping engine plus a mentor-protégé relationship with Harris/L3Harris that supports prime contracting opportunities. Its goal is to strengthen national security by providing tailored defense and space/signal intelligence solutions and by growing its prime/subcontracting footprint.

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About Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories

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Why Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingGovernment & Public SectorCybersecurityDefense

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, CO

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • A $7.06 million Army SATCOM award runs through April 2031.
  • BESL still posts open Systems Engineer roles updated November 11, 2026.
  • The company’s 2026 Army win validates its niche against larger defense integrators.

What critics are saying

  • Army contracts remain tiny: only $1.32 million obligated in FY2026.
  • Single-agency dependence on the Army exposes BESL to recompete losses in 2027.
  • One lost SATCOM recompete would crush revenue and stall BESL’s Colorado Springs expansion.

What makes Barnett Engineering & Signaling Laboratories unique

  • BESL won Army UHF SATCOM EMS work on April 24, 2026.
  • It combines systems engineering, SIGINT, cybersecurity, and space-control expertise for DoD customers.
  • Colorado Springs hiring supports space-defense programs and command-and-control radar systems.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Company Match

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