We are a defense engineering firm built on deep expertise, mission focus, and the agility to solve what larger organizations cannot.
Protecting those who protect what matters most
Engineer and deploy advanced, resilient, and efficient communications and intelligence technologies to create decisive advantages in the most complex and important environments.
Lead with a culture of integrity and service within our company and community to deliver game-changing solutions that empower the warfighter.
Subject Expertise
Deep subject matter expertise in a host of domains across SATCOM, Network Engineering, Software Engineering and AI, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity and Network Hardening, and Testing and Integration.
Cleared Facility
Top-Secret Facility clearance with 4,000 sq ft development lab, manufacturing, and testing facility in Garden City, ID. Field office in San Diego, CA.
Mission-First Culture
We operate with the urgency and accountability of the programs we support. On-time, on-spec, every time.
Agile at Scale
The flexibility of a specialized firm with the technical depth to perform on major DoD programs.
How We Operate
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Reliability
Our clients depend on us the same way warfighters depend on their equipment. We don't miss. We don't make excuses. We deliver.
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Technical Excellence
We hire engineers who are experts, not generalists. Every solution we build reflects deep domain knowledge and rigorous engineering discipline.
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Mission Focus
We measure success by mission outcome, not deliverable checklists. If it doesn't improve operational capability, we don't build it.
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Security First
Every architecture, every line of code, and every integration is designed with security as the baseline—not an afterthought.
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Partnership
We operate as an extension of our clients' teams. Your program's success is our reputation.
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Innovation
From AI-enabled threat detection to emerging pLEO integration, we bring next-generation capabilities to the field—now.
Trusted By The Best
"Sawtooth Systems Senior Engineer's support across all engineering efforts for ACTIII was nothing short of exemplary. They consistently bridged the gap between complex engineering requirements and execution, ensuring that design, integration, and testing phases were completed with precision. Their ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical teams allowed him to streamline processes, mitigate risks early, and maintain momentum on high-priority engineering tasks. Their unwavering commitment to excellence was a driving force behind meeting the rigorous demands of the ACTIII timeline."
Strategy, Communications, Planning, and Policy Lead
DECADES of Experience.
Zero Margin for Error.
Sawtooth Systems was built by engineers who have spent careers inside the most demanding communications programs in the Department of War. That depth of experience isn't a credential—it's the reason our systems work when others don't.