Centil

Centil

Defense-focused engineering, DevSecOps, and systems integration

Overview

Centil delivers engineering solutions for national security and defense by embedding cleared expert teams into client programs to scale projects and win federal contracts. Its core offerings include DevSecOps and CI/CD product development, systems engineering and integration, and infrastructure design for on-premise and cloud environments. Centil differentiates itself with federal-focused, long-term partner models and deep experience in space systems, ground architecture, and satellite command-and-control, supported by a leadership team with USAF backgrounds. Its goal is to accelerate secure software and system delivery for national security programs while reducing development cycles and enabling multi-site infrastructure.

About Centil

Simplify's Rating
Why Centil is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Defense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lafayette, Colorado

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Centil won a January 2026 MDA SHIELD vehicle with a $151 billion ceiling.
  • Space Force launch spending rose in July 2026, signaling sustained demand across space missions.
  • Sabel’s August 2026 integration posts show Centil is being folded into a larger platform.

What critics are saying

  • Centil now depends on Sabel integration; brand dilution can erase its independent hiring pull.
  • Government-contract concentration stays dangerous; one protest, recompete, or budget cut can crush utilization.
  • Primes and scaled integrators commoditize DevSecOps fast, trapping Centil in margin pressure and acquisition dependence.

What makes Centil unique

  • Centil’s January 6, 2026 Sabel acquisition validates its niche space-domain engineering depth.
  • Centil specialized in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and secure systems for defense and space programs.
  • Founders’ USAF backgrounds gave Centil credibility with Space Force, Parsons, Lockheed Martin, and BAE.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Company News

WashingtonExec
Jan 6th, 2026
Sabel Systems acquires Centil to strengthen space-domain engineering capabilities

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has acquired Centil, expanding its capabilities in DevSecOps, CI/CD product development and space-domain systems engineering. The deal represents Sabel Systems' second acquisition since Sagewind Capital took a majority stake in October 2024. The acquisition strengthens Sabel Systems' digital engineering ecosystem and enhances its ability to serve defence and commercial space missions. Centil brings expertise in space-domain engineering and DevSecOps to the combined entity. "This acquisition brings together two teams that excel at solving complex engineering challenges and turning them into mission-ready solutions," said Shawn Purvis, CEO of Sabel Systems. KippsDeSanto & Co. served as financial adviser to Centil, with Sparks Wilson providing legal counsel.

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