NAICS 336419 Quarterly Industry Report
Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
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NAICS Code: 336419Sector: 33Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 336419 draws on verified data from the U.S. Census Bureau[4], Bureau of Labor Statistics[5], and the Small Business Administration[6]. Our research team compiles establishment counts, employment data, and SBA eligibility criteria specific to other guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing. Reports are updated quarterly to reflect new Census releases and regulatory changes.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the other guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336419) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing guided missile and space vehicle parts and auxiliary equipment not classified under complete vehicle or propulsion unit codes. Products include missile airframe structural sections, guidance system housings, launch canister and container assemblies, satellite structural panels, thermal control hardware, antenna deployment mechanisms, ground support equipment, and telemetry system components. The U.S. Census Bureau[4] classifies this industry under aerospace product and parts manufacturing.
Roughly 220 active businesses employ an estimated 18,400 workers in this industry. Production serves both prime defense contractors assembling complete missile systems and NASA programs requiring spacecraft subsystem components. Firms range from large Tier 1 suppliers manufacturing complete missile airframe sections to small precision machine shops producing brackets, fittings, and mechanical subassemblies for satellite integration.
Manufacturing processes include composite filament winding for missile body tubes, precision CNC machining of aluminum and titanium structural fittings, sheet metal fabrication for thermal shields and enclosures, electronic assembly for telemetry and command units, and integration of mechanical deployment mechanisms for solar arrays and antennas. All production operates under AS9100 quality management systems with government source inspection at critical manufacturing milestones. ITAR export controls restrict technology transfer, and many programs require facility security clearances for classified work. Long program lifecycles create sustained production runs; tactical missile programs can span 20 or more years from development through full-rate production, providing stable backlog for qualified suppliers.
What's Included in This Industry
- Missile airframe structural section manufacturing
- Satellite structural panel production
- Guidance system housing manufacturing
- Launch canister and container assembly
- Thermal control hardware manufacturing
- Antenna and solar array deployment mechanisms
- Ground support equipment production
- Telemetry system component manufacturing
- Missile fin and control surface production
- Space vehicle harness and cable assembly
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 336 |
| Industry Group | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 3364 |
| NAICS Industry | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 33641 |
| National Industry | Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 336419 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | Manufactures complete guided missiles and space vehicles as integrated systems rather than the individual structural sections and subsystem components produced in this parts classification |
| 336415 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | Produces rocket propulsion units including solid and liquid motors rather than the non-propulsion structural and auxiliary parts manufactured in this classification |
| 336413 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | Manufactures aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment for atmospheric flight rather than the space vehicle and missile parts designed for ballistic and orbital applications produced here |
| 334511 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | Produces guidance and navigation instruments as electronic systems rather than the mechanical housings and structural platforms that contain those instruments manufactured here |
| 336411 | Aircraft Manufacturing | Manufactures complete aircraft rather than the guided missile and space vehicle structural and auxiliary parts produced under defense and space contracts in this classification |
| 332999 | All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | Produces miscellaneous fabricated metal products for general industrial applications rather than the aerospace-grade missile and satellite components manufactured here |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 75.0% | 18 |
| 2 | Washington | 12.5% | 3 |
| 3 | Alabama | 12.5% | 3 |
% Of Establishments
0%
75%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 336419?
Manufacturers of guided missile and space vehicle parts not classified under complete vehicle or propulsion codes belong here. Products include airframe sections, satellite panels, guidance housings, launch canisters, thermal hardware, and ground support equipment per the Census Bureau[4] classification.
How is the guided missile parts industry structured?
Roughly 220 businesses employ an estimated 18,400 workers per Census data[10]. Large Tier 1 suppliers produce complete missile airframe sections while smaller firms machine precision fittings and fabricate mechanical subassemblies as Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 336419?
The SBA[6] sets the threshold at 1,000 employees. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 average employees qualify as small for federal contracting preferences and SBA-backed financing programs including 7(a) and 504 loans.
What NAICS codes are related to guided missile parts manufacturing?
Related codes include 336414 (Complete Missiles/Spacecraft), 336415 (Rocket Propulsion), 336413 (Aircraft Parts), 334511 (Navigation Instruments), 336411 (Aircraft), and 332999 (Miscellaneous Metal Products). Each covers either complete systems, propulsion, or general metal fabrication distinct from dedicated missile and space vehicle parts.
What industries interact with guided missile parts manufacturers?
Missile prime contractors, propulsion manufacturers, guidance instrument producers, R&D firms, and defense agencies interact most directly. Long production program lifecycles spanning 20 or more years create sustained demand for qualified suppliers maintaining AS9100 quality systems and ITAR-compliant facility security.
What activities are included in NAICS 336419?
Activities include composite filament winding for missile body sections, CNC machining titanium and aluminum structural fittings, fabricating thermal control shields and enclosures, assembling antenna deployment mechanisms, producing launch canisters and shipping containers, manufacturing telemetry electronics, and building ground support equipment for missile and satellite handling operations.
Can guided missile parts manufacturers qualify for SBA loans?
Yes, firms below 1,000 employees qualify for SBA lending programs[7] including 7(a) and 504 loans. Five-axis CNC machines, composite winding equipment, clean room facilities, and coordinate measuring machines represent capital investments suited to SBA 504 equipment financing.
Where are guided missile parts manufacturers concentrated?
Production clusters near prime contractor final assembly facilities in Huntsville, Alabama; Tucson, Arizona; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; and the greater Los Angeles area. Satellite component suppliers locate near spacecraft integration facilities in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Denver metro region. Proximity to prime contractors and access to workers holding active security clearances drive facility location decisions across this defense-concentrated industry.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [6]Small Business Administration sba.gov
- [7]SBA's contracting programs sba.gov
- [8]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [9]504 loans sba.gov
- [10]Census data naicslist.com
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