SEAKR Engineering

SEAKR Engineering

Develops space avionics and satellite control

Overview

SEAKR Engineering creates advanced electronics for space, specializing in avionics and integrated command and control systems for satellites. These products control spacecraft subsystems and payloads, optimizing size, weight, and power to support reliable satellite operations. The systems combine hardware and software that integrate with satellite platforms to enable efficient management and communication across global networks. The company differentiates itself through more than 30 years of experience, a vertically integrated approach that handles concept design through system delivery, and a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships with industry leaders. SEAKR’s goal is to provide robust, cost-conscious space electronics that withstand harsh space conditions and enable high-quality satellite communications and missions for commercial, government, and exploration customers.

About SEAKR Engineering

Simplify's Rating
Why SEAKR Engineering is rated
B+
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Aerospace

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SEAKR's 2026 hiring surge shows active demand across engineering and integration teams.
  • DARPA Pit Boss hardware reached nine months of on-orbit success in February 2026.
  • RTX's ownership funnels SEAKR into Space Force and classified payload programs through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • RTX controls SEAKR, so strategic shifts in 2026 can redirect hiring and budgets quickly.
  • Pit Boss success ties SEAKR to defense programs; a failed Blackjack phase damages credibility.
  • Competition from BAE, Lockheed, and smaller rad-hard suppliers compresses margins by 2027.

What makes SEAKR Engineering unique

  • SEAKR's RHBD electronics have flown on 300-plus missions with 100% success.
  • Raytheon acquired SEAKR in November 2021, embedding it inside RTX's space machine.
  • SEAKR owns Pit Boss autonomy hardware for DARPA Blackjack, a hard technical moat.

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Benefits

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation (including week off at year end)

Compensated Sick Leave

Tuiition Assistance Program

Relocation Assistance

Paid FMLA Leave

Team-building events

Community: Annual Firm sponsored Running/Walk Race to support our non-profit SEAKR Foundation.

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -4%

1 year growth

↓ -4%

2 year growth

↓ -4%

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