IGNITE
Defense and Space ManufacturingAlabama, United States201-500 Employees
Ignite is a defense and space-focused contractor headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, founded in 2001 as Ignite Fueling Innovation, Inc. It operates as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification along with appraisals at CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2. The firm delivers integrated solutions spanning analytics, multi-domain operations, cyber, space, and programmatic support to address complex customer needs. Its primary customers come from the defense and space sectors, seeking agile, tailored support to counter evolving threats and technologies. The company is partially employee-owned through an ESOP structure, with ownership distributed among its staff. In 2025, Ignite announced leadership promotions and completed the acquisition of Reliant Technologies, signaling an expansion of its capabilities.