KT Engineering
Aerospace engineering and manufacturing company focused on design, development, test, and production of propulsion systems and components, including NASA SBIR projects for in-space engines.
- CEO / Founder
- John Tajirian
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Has received NASA SBIR awards (federal funding) for in-space propulsion engine technology; no total dollar amount disclosed.
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- NASA (via SBIR grants) is a funding sponsor; no private/equity investors disclosed.
Technology & Products
Key Products
In-Space LOX/Methane Pintle Propulsion Engine (LMPPE); Low Cost, High Efficiency Pressurization System for Responsive Launch Operations; Aerospace CNC manufacturing services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary pintle injector technology for in-space propulsion engines, developed through NASA SBIR programs, provides performance advantages over conventional designs. The company has a long history of aerospace engineering expertise dating back to 1986.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides aerospace engineering design, development, test, and manufacturing services with a focus on propulsion systems, offering higher reliability, lower cost, and higher performance for in-space propulsion applications.
How They Differentiate
Focus on pintle injector propulsion technology for in-space applications, with a track record of NASA and Air Force contracts.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
NASA, U.S. Air Force, and other aerospace/defense contractors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense
Competitors
Rocket Lab (Electron Rutherford engine, 3D printed copper combustion chamber); Launcher (E-2 rocket engine, 3D printed copper combustion chamber); Ursa Major (Hadley and Ripley engines, 3D printed combustion chambers)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Listed as an active DoD contractor in the FY 2022 Active Contractor Listing (Madison, AL entity), indicating ongoing government business; also included in the Alabama Innovation Map directory under Aerospace & SpaceTech. No revenue or headcount figures disclosed.
Major Milestones
1986: Founded; 2011: Awarded NASA contract for Low Cost, High Efficiency Pressurization System; 2015: NASA SBIR Phase I for In-Space LOX/Methane Pintle Propulsion Engine; Awarded U.S. Air Force Prototype Project Award with Invocon and Troy 7
Notable Customers
NASA; U.S. Air Force