About Systel | Systel Rugged Computing

Family-Owned. American-Made. Mission-Critical.

For over 35 years, Systel has been the trusted choice for rugged computing systems to power the most demanding defense and commercial applications, from Navy aircraft carriers to Predator UAVs to autonomous vehicles. We deliver compute superiority in with purpose-built rugged computing solutions designed for mission need so that warfighters can focus on the mission, not the technology, knowing their systems will perform without fail when lives depend on it. Leading defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, General Dynamics, and Anduril trust our embedded and rackmount systems for their most critical programs, with over 50,000 systems deployed worldwide.

As a 100-person, family-owned defense contractor we combine the agility and direct accountability of a small business with the sophisticated AS9100 manufacturing capabilities demanded by aerospace and defense so that you get direct access to decision-makers, rapid response to changing requirements, and our commitment to fanatical customer service, all while maintaining the quality systems and certifications your programs require.

Proudly headquartered in the suburbs of Houston, our Texas roots run deep. Our support and services are as outsized as the great state we live in, and our products and capabilities reflect the engineering excellence and spirit of determination that turned Houston into Space City.

The computer is the most difficult part of the whole vehicle and the Systel machine has come through again and again.

Engineering Program Manager

Major Global Defense Contractor - Unmanned Ground Vehicles Program

We found Systel’s emphasis on military style ruggedness with proven capabilities along with previous certifications and robust life-cycle management to be very compelling. We were also very impressed by Systel's ability to act quickly to our RFP request with a comprehensive proposal.

Procurement Manager

Fortune 500 Advanced Technology and Research Defense Contractor - U.S. Marine Corp Program

Thanks for the great cooperation, it was a tight schedule but Systel really pulled through for us. We are looking forward to testing and deploying your computer on our UAV projects.

Project Lead

EU Defense Contractor - Autonomous Vehicle Program

We design and deliver equipment solutions for the global Oil & Gas industry. with deployed solutions in extreme environments around the globe. We chose Systel as our preferred partner for servers because of their high quality, environmental specifications, rigorous testing, well thought-out design and excellent customer support. In our experience Systel systems have excellent performance and stability. Systel has contributed to our success in all the customer projects where we have deployed their servers. We are very satisfied with the value that is delivered by Systel and look forward to partnering with Systel on future projects.

Principal Architect

Oil and Gas Equipment Manufacturer

We needed a vendor that could meet our rugged specs especially in terms of shock and vibration and we found that vendor in Systel. They have the shock and high velocity equipment that we need. To ensure the quality of Systel’s products before purchasing, we environmental tested (MIL-STD-810) Systel’s 4U rack mount computers in their transit case and the computers passed with flying colors. Today, we buy a variety of products from Systel including 4U rack mount computers (IPC44410) and 19" displays (FPD7192). Systel was our first choice in 2005, and we have been buying from them ever since.

Senior Test Engineer

Fortune 100 Defense Contractor

Our Story

Three Decades of Family Leadership

Founded in 1988, Systel began when we recognized a critical need for rugged computing solutions from a supplier who understood both the technical requirements and the urgency of mission timelines. What started in our founder’s living room has grown into a 30,000 square foot advanced manufacturing center in Sugar Land, Texas.

Fast forward to today and Systel remains 100% family-owned and operated and 100% committed to supporting you. Our founders, Vimal and Hansa Kothari, continue to lead the company, while our President, Aneesh Kothari, represents the second generation of family leadership, ensuring continuity of values while driving modernization. This isn’t just business for us; it’s our family’s legacy and reputation in every system we deliver.

When you work with Systel, you’re not dealing with layers of corporate bureaucracy. Program delays affect our reputation. Quality issues affect our name. Your mission success is personal to us.

Our Capabilities

We deliver compute superiority for where mission meets critical with American-made, rugged and reliable computing solutions. We believe in “Partnership in the Extreme” with robust capabilities to ensure your mission success.

Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

✓AS9100D-certified quality management system
✓Complete lifecycle support from design through sustainment
✓In-house environmental testing per MIL-STD-810H
✓Secure handling of CUI and controlled technical data
✓Standards-based computing aligned with DoD MOSA directives

Technical Expertise

✓Rugged embedded systems for SWaP-C constrained applications
✓High-performance rackmount servers for shipboard and ground stations
✓ MOSA-aligned open standards and architecture designs
✓Thermal management solutions for extreme operations
✓ High-speed digital signal design

Highly Responsive Customer Service

✓ Dedicated program management. Direct access to decision makers with rapid responses.
✓Robust configuration and obsolescence management
✓Vetted supply chain and proactive supply chain management
✓Comprehensive customer support and technical services
✓Low to zero minimum order quantities (MOQ) or non-recurring engineering (NRE) charges

Our Core Values

Our core values define who we are as a company and are paramount to our success and growth as an organization and as individuals.

Fanatical Customer Service
Absolute Ownership
Passion for Improvement
Uncompromising Integrity

Systel By-The-Numbers

35+

Years of Experience
(Founded in 1988)

30K

Sq. Ft. Manufacturing Facility in Sugar Land, TX

50K+

Rugged Computers Deployed Globally

2

Quality Management System Certifications
AS9100 and ISO 9001

Our Mission

Our mission is enabling the success of our customers’ missions. We help find the right solution for specific mission needs, providing leading-edge products with optimized characteristics to consistently achieve breakthrough results.

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