MTI SYSTEMS, INC.

Lothian, MD · Aerospace · Private

Software-defined radio (SDR) platform for lunar 5G NR radio access network (RAN) with 3GPP-compliant gNodeB and user equipment

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Updated Oct 23, 2026

Sector: Aerospace
Headquarters: Lothian, MD
Total capital: $13.6M

Federal grants: $2.1M; 5 awards · 2015–2024; Rank in peer group#3 of 38
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $11.5M; 37 awards · Defense, Commerce, NASA; Rank in Aerospace#214 of 1335
Granted patents: None on recordNo USPTO grants. Applications publish after 18 months.

Capital timeline

Latest events

Aug 2024Federal grantNASA · Phase II · SBIR Phase II - Lunar Access Network Supporting 5G And Beyond$850K
Aug 2024Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase II - Lunar Access Network Supporting 5G And Beyond$850K
Sep 2023Federal contractNASA · Next Space Technologies For Exploration PARTNERSHIP-2 - (NEXTSTEP-2) Cis Capabilities Studies For Wideband/phased Array/crosslink$91K
Aug 2023Federal contractNASA · SBIR Phase I$150K
Jul 2023Federal grantNASA · Phase I · Lunar Access Network Supporting 5G and Beyond$150K
Sep 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Software Defined Networking (SDN): Bringing Optimized Network Intelligence to Space Communications Applications$250K
May 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · FlowAgility: Proactive Network Control for Robust Communications$750K

Show 35 earlier federal awards

Sep 2021Federal contractDefense · Flowagility: Optimized Network Control For Reliable Communications SBIR Phase II$1.5M
Jul 2021Federal contractNASA · Modeling, Simulation, And System Architecture Capability Development For NASA Atm-x Project$3.2M
Jan 2021Federal contractDefense · Enabling Reliable, High Rate Services For Orbs Through Multi-domain 5G Network Connectivity$150K
Dec 2018Federal contractNASA · The Cognitive Communications Project Is A Communications Technology Development Project Funded By The Space Communications And Navigation Program Within The Human Exploration And Operations Mission Directorate (heomd) At NASA Headquarters (hq).$309K
Apr 2018Federal contractNASA · Ot Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management C2 Study$140K
Feb 2018Federal contractDefense · Costimator Software Licenses$22K
Jan 2018Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Cognitive Networking Development$308K
Oct 2017Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf UAS Sat Comm Study$1.6M
Dec 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Contractor Will Develop A Simulation Environment Within Riverbed Modeler Of Relevant UAS Satellite And Terrestrial Communication System Networks, To Perform Trade Studies Of Different Systems, And To Complete Performance Analysis Of Selected Systems. End User: Jim Griner (216)433-0514 Jgriner@nasa.gov - Mti Systems, Inc. Quote Dated: 12/8/2016 - Period Of Performance: 12/22/2016 - 9/30/2017$331K
Dec 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Ground Systems Support Provide Communications Expertise To Cross Cutting Mission Trade Studies, Architecture Development, Program Integration Review Products, Evaluation Of Major Milestone Reviews, And Program Risks To Support The Esm Program Office.$256K
Sep 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Cognitive Communications Project Is A Communications Technology Development Project Funded By The Space Communications And Navigation Program Within The Human Exploration And Operations Mission Directorate (heomd) At NASA Headquarters (hq). The Purpose Of The Project Is To Identify And Develop Next-generation Communications Technologies That Enhance User Data Return And/or Reduce Operations Cost, With A Specific Focus Towards Applications Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine $300K
Sep 2016Federal contractNASA · Initial Funding For UAS Communication Systems Study (igf::ot::igf)$80K
Apr 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Continuing The Cfe/cfs Support From April 16, 2016 Thru November 15, 2016$249K
Mar 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Space Network Security Assessment. To Conduct An In-depth Analysis Of The Sgss Network To Provide A Detailed Characterization Of The Data-flows, Network Topology, And Other Important Details Of The Sgss Network$249K
Feb 2016Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Cognitive Communications Project Goal Is To Identify, Develop, And Infuse Cognitive Radio, Networking, And Systems Technologies With The Space And Ground Networks Of The NASA Space Communication And Navigation (scan) Program. The Project Is Seeking Innovative Ideas And An Analysis Of The Current State Of Practice To Identify Areas Where Cognitive Communication Technology Can Benefit NASA By Enhancing Scan Network Performance And/or Utilization, Or Reducing Cost. The Cognitive $35K
Dec 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf The Mission Of The Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment (sgss) Project Is To Implement A Flexible And Extensible Ground Segment That Will Allow The Space Network (sn) To Maintain High Levels Of Service In The Future, Accommodate New Users And Capabilities, While Reducing The Effort Required To Operate And Maintain The System. The Sgss Project Has The Responsibility To Refurbish The Existing Sn Ground Segment, Which Involves Implementing A New Extensible, Flexible, And Scalable$249K
Nov 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Rtaps 2 Task Order For Documentation And Software Delivery In Support Of The Scan Testbed Delay Tolerant Networking (dtn) Development Effort. The Space Communication And Navigation (scan) Testbed Project Is A Communications, Networking, And Navigation Technology Demonstration Project Funded By The Scan Program Within The Human Exploration And Operations Mission Directorate (heomd) At NASA Headquarters (hq). The Project Includes Both A Flight System, Also Referred To As The Scan Tes$209K
Aug 2015Federal contractInterior · Igf::ot::igf I-corps$50K
Aug 2015Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Core Flight Executive And Core Flight System Application Engineering Support$150K
May 2015Federal grantHomeland Security · Phase I · Automating Collaborative DDoS Mitigation with SDN and BGP Enhancements$100K
Jan 2015Federal contractDefense · Fsc: 7777 Name: Costimator Sof Part Number:$36K
Sep 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Advanced Spacecraft Emulator$150K
Aug 2014Federal contractNASA · Igf::ot::igf Gound System Support For The Earth Systematic Missions Program Office System Engineering Working Group (sewg).$528K
May 2012Federal contractNASA · Store Carry And Forward (scf) Technology Studies$15K
Apr 2012Federal contractDefense · Fsc: 7777 Name: Service - Cost Part Number:$7K
Sep 2011Federal contractCommerce · Ietf Tsv Standardization Support Services$152K
Apr 2011Federal contractDefense · Software License$60K
Oct 2010Federal contractDefense · 12 Month Annual Support For Costimator$7K
Dec 2009Federal contractDefense · Mti Costimator Software Maintenance$61K
Nov 2009Federal contractDefense · 12 Month Annual Support For Costimator$7K
Feb 2009Federal contractDefense · Costimator Software Technical Support$9K
Jan 2009Federal contractDefense · Costimator Training$6K
Nov 2008Federal contractDefense · Annual Support Of Costimator$7K
Dec 2007Federal contractDefense · Costimator Support Subscription$7K
Nov 2007Federal contractDefense · Costimator Software Technical Support$8K

Federal awards are summed by year (42 awards); hover a bar for the split. Form D reports securities sold, which can differ from an announced round; filings are numbered in the order they were made.

Standing among 38 peers

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Aerospace · Orbital_ops · System

Federal grants#3 · top 8%

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What it has protected

No granted patents are on record.

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Checked: USPTO granted patents and published applications · Oct 23, 2026

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Regulatory activity · Aerospace

Sector-level, not company-level

06 Jul 2026Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of NASA-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964National Aeronautics and Space Administration
01 Jul 2026Special Conditions: AMAC Aerospace, The Boeing Company Model 747- 8 Airplane; Side-Facing SeatsFederal Aviation Administration
26 Jun 2026Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous AmendmentsFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at John F. Kennedy International AirportFederal Aviation Administration
23 Jun 2026Operating Limitations at New York LaGuardia AirportFederal Aviation Administration
18 Jun 2026Special Conditions: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC, Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX Airplane; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized External AccessFederal Aviation Administration

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Sources

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Data freshness

SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.