Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Micronetics
Micronetics [Member]
Micronetics [Member]
KOR Electronics
K O R Electronics [Member]
KOR Electronics [Member]
Business Segments
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
ACS
Advanced Computing Solutions [Member]
Advanced Computing Solutions [Member]
MFS
Mercury Federal Systems [Member]
Mercury Federal Systems [Member]
MCE
Mercury Commercial Electronics [Member]
Mercury Commercial Electronics [Member]
MDS
Mercury Defense Systems [Member]
Mercury Defense Systems [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Goodwill
Goodwill arising from acquisition
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Subsequent recognition of deferred tax assets from the Micronetics acquisition
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset
Subsequent decrease of deferred tax liabilities from the Micronetics acquisition
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Liability
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Liability
Goodwill adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill adjustments
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)
Ending Balance
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Unamortized Deferred Gain
Schedule Of Unamortized Deferred Gain From Sale Leaseback Transactions Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the unamortized deferred gain from the sale leaseback transaction as of the balance sheet dates. The amounts are separated by the current and non-current captions. Unamortized deferred gain is the portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods.
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Expenses by Business Segment for Restructuring Plans
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Receivables, and Costs in Excess of Billings [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Receivables, and Costs in Excess of Billings [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Receivables, and Costs in Excess of Billings [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalent
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Concentration risk, number
Concentration Risk, Number
Concentration Risk, Number
Concentration risk, percent
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income Before Income Taxes and Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Between Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Reserves for Unrecognized Income Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Ending Balance
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Ending Balance
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Impairment of goodwill of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Impairment of Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Impairment of Goodwill
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Change in the fair value of the liability related to the LNX earn-out
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Loss on sale of building
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Other non-cash items
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, unbilled receivable, and cost in excess of billings
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Deferred revenues and customer advances
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other non-current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of building
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Increase in other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payments of acquired debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payments of deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Decrease in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Payments of capital lease obligations
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash paid during the period for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Supplemental disclosures-non-cash activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Issuance of restricted stock awards to employees
Stock Issued
Share-based business combination consideration
Share-Based Compensation, Stock Options, Assumed
Share-Based Compensation, Stock Options, Assumed
Capital lease financings
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
(Loss) income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Parent
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Tax (benefit) provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring Charges
Acquisition costs and other related expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Fair value adjustments from purchase accounting
Fair Value Adjustments From Purchase Accounting
Adjustments to the statement of operations as a result of fair value adjustment to assets and liabilities derived in a business combination.
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization
Tabular disclosure of adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring, impairment of long-lived assets, acquisition costs and other related expenses, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting and stock-based compensation costs.
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Plan Name
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2005 Stock Incentive Plan
Stock Option Plan Twenty Zero Five [Member]
Stock Option Plan, Twenty Zero Five [Member]
Stock Option Plan 1997
Stock Option Plan Nineteen Ninety Seven [Member]
Stock Option Plan 1997 [Member]
Range
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Micronetics [Member]
Shares authorized for issuance under stock incentive plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Increase in share authorized under stock incentive plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Exercise price of stock option, percentage
Minimum Grant Date Fair Value Of Nonqualified Stock Options As Percentage Of Fair Value Of Common Stock
Minimum Grant Date Fair Value Of Nonqualified Stock Options As Percentage Of Fair Value Of Common Stock
Term of awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Shares available for future grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Term of stock option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Contractual Life
Maximum number of years for the company's stock options before they expire.
Options, vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
Purchase price as a percentage of the lesser of the market value of such shares at either the beginning or the end of each nine-month offering period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date
Percentage of employee compensation that may be uses to purchase common stock through payroll deductions, maximum
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Maximum Percentage Of Compensation To Purchase Shares By Eligible Participants
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Maximum Percentage of Compensation to Purchase Shares By Eligible Participants
Number of share options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Intrinsic value of the options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested options granted
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation, period of recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Restricted stock granted
Total fair value of restricted stock awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
MIS [Member]
Mercury Intelligence Systems Business Unit [Member]
Mercury Intelligence Systems Business Unit [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net revenues of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Costs of discontinued operations:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Selling, general and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Research and Development
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Research and Development
Amortization of intangible assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Amortization
Restructuring and other charges
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring and Other Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring and Other
Impairment of goodwill
(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Tax (benefit) provision
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capitalized software development cost
Capitalized Computer Software, Additions
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds
US Treasury Bill Securities [Member]
Operating cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash [Member]
Restricted Cash [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value measurement disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of components within operating segment
Number of Components Within Operating Segment
Number of Components Within Operating Segment
Impairment loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Number of market analyses used for goodwill impairment test
Business Combination, Goodwill Impairment, Number of Market-Analyses
Business Combination, Goodwill Impairment, Number of Market-Analyses
Correction of an immaterial error offset by deferred income taxes
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items and Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items and Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items and Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenues
Revenues
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
State and Local Jurisdiction
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Research and development credit carryforwards
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Investment Tax Credit Carryforward
Investment Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax carryforward expiration year
Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Year
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Year
Accrued deferred taxes, undistributed earnings and profits
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if released, would affect income tax expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Tax (benefit) provision:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal:
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State:
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign:
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign, Income Tax expense benefit
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income tax expense (benefit)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
KeyBank National Association
KeyBank National Association [Member]
KeyBank National Association [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Unsecured Credit Facilities
Senior Unsecured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Unsecured Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument borrowing period
Debt Instrument Borrowing Period
Debt Instrument Borrowing Period
Credit Agreement accordion feature, incremental revolver or term loan amount
Line Of Credit Facility, Permits Additional Borrowings Accordion Feature
Line Of Credit Facility, Permits Additional Borrowings Accordion Feature
Leverage Ratio
Leverage Ratio
Leverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Borrowings outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Amount of outstanding letter of credit
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Current portion
Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Current Portion
The current portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods.
Non-current portion
Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Long Term
The long term portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or reduction in rent expense in future periods.
Total unamortized deferred gain
Sale Leaseback Transaction Deferred Gain Total
The portion of the gain that will be recorded as income or a reduction in rent expense in future periods.
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Segment, Geographic Information and Significant Customers
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
AEGIS Program
Program One [Member]
Program One [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Contribution of eligible compensation
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance
Severance [Member]
Severance [Member]
Other Members
Other Members [Member]
Other Members [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring liability at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Provisions
Cash paid
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Reversals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring liability at end period
Principles Of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill And Acquired Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property And Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Revenues And Customer Advances
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product Warranty Accrual
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research And Development Costs
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Category of Item Purchased
Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain]
Non-cancelable purchase commitments
Non Cancelable Purchase Commitments [Member]
Non Cancelable Purchase Commitments [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase commitments for less than one year
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Rental expenses
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income, Available-for-sale securities gains (losses)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory for long-term contracts or programs
Inventory for Long-term Contracts or Programs, Gross
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated Quarterly Statements of Operations
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Acquired Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Acquired Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of programs using products and services, more than 300
Nature of Business, Number of Programs Using Products and Services
Nature of Business, Number of Programs Using Products and Services
Number of contractors using products and services, more than 25
Nature of Business, Number of Contractors Using Products and Services
Nature of Business, Number of Contractors Using Products and Services
Minimum Lease Payments under Non Cancelable Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Minimum likelihood of tax benefits being recognized upon ultimate settlement
Percentage Of Income Tax Examination Minimum Likelihood Of Tax Benefits Being Realized Upon Settlement
Percentage Of Income Tax Examination Minimum Likelihood of Tax Benefits Being Realized Upon Settlement
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2014 Plan Member]
Restructuring Plan, 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Plan, 2014 [Member]
Q4 2013 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan, Q4 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Plan, First Phase of Integration Activities [Member]
Q1 2013 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan, Q1 2013 [Member]
Restructuring Plan, Q1 2013 [Member]
2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2012 [Member]
Restructuring Plan 2012 [Member]
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Number of facilities closed
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities Closed
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities Closed
Loss on sale of Hudson building
Expenses recorded by the company for restructuring plans
Product warranty term
Product Warranty, Term
Product Warranty, Term
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Product Warranty Accrual
Warranty assumed from Micronetics acquisition
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Settlements made during the period
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Ending Balance
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Performance of Operations by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciles Net Income, Most Directly Comparable GAAP Financial Measure to Adjusted EBITDA
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Income [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the reconciliation from the entity's net income or loss to its adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings from continuing operations before interest income and expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring, impairment of long-lived assets, acquisition costs and other related expenses, fair value adjustments from purchase accounting and stock-based compensation costs.
Geographic Distribution of Revenues and Long Lived Assets from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Customers Comprising Ten Percent or more Revenues
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive equity instruments
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Preferred stock shares authorized to issue
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock shares par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Dividend declared, record date
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Minimum percentage a person should acquire or commence a tender offer that would result in owning outstanding shares of common stock to exercise the right
Minimum Percentage Of Outstanding Stock Acquired For Rights To Be Exercisable
Minimum Percentage of Outstanding Stock Acquired For Rights to be Exercisable
Common stock excluded from diluted earning per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Geography Eliminations [Member]
Geography Eliminations [Member]
Geographical
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
US
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Net revenues to unaffiliated customers
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Individual Foreign Countries
Disclosure of material amounts of revenues from external customers by individual foreign country. In addition, an entity may provide subtotals of geographic information for specified groups of countries.
Inter-geographic revenues
Revenues From Transactions With Other Geographic Locations Of Same Entity
Amount of revenue from transactions with other geographic locations of the same entity.
Net revenues
Identifiable long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Schedule of discontinued operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average key assumptions and fair value results for stock options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Option life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Stock volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Dividend rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total
Inventory, Net
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under employee stock incentive plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit from employee stock plan awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Tax shortfall from employee stock plan awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Share-based business combination consideration
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Options Assumed In Acquistion
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Options Assumed In Acquistion
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Ending Balance (in shares)
Ending Balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
(Loss) income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Tax (benefit) provision
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Net (loss) income
Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
(Loss) income from continuing operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic net (loss) earnings per share (dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
(Loss) income from continuing operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
(Loss) income from discontinued operations (dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted net (loss) earnings per share (dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number Basic And Diluted Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number Basic And Diluted, Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Comprehensive (loss) income:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net unrealized (loss) gain on investments
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets, estimated useful lives
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Trade Receivables
Unbilled receivables and costs in excess of billings
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Unbilled Receivables and Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operations, Unbilled Receivables and Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Deferred income taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Asset, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred income taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Licensing agreements and patents
Patents And Licensing Rights [Member]
Patents and Licensing Rights [Member]
Completed technologies
Completed Technology [Member]
Completed Technology [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Backlog
Backlog [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Weighted Average Useful Life
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition price paid in cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Company acquired per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Summary of Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Description of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Income taxes at federal statutory rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Research and development credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Research and Development, Percent
Domestic manufacturing deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Foreign tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Equity compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Officers' Compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Officer Compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Officer Compensation
Stock compensation shortfalls
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Stock Compensation Shortfalls
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Stock Compensation Shortfalls
Change in the fair value of the liability related to the LNX earn-out
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Changes In Contingent Consideration
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to the amount of any change, including any differences arising upon settlement, recognized during the reporting period in the value of a liability, arising from an item of contingent consideration, assumed in a business combination.
Acquisition costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Acquisition Costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Acquisition Costs
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate from continuing operation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Unaudited consolidated quarterly statements of operations data
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Gross margin
Loss from operations
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) provision
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer equipment and software
Computers Equipment And Software [Member]
Computers Equipment And Software [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Vehicles
Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Summary of Stock Option Plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Stock
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Stock Based Compensation Expenses
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Weighed-Average Key Assumptions and Fair Value Results for Stock Options Granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Supplementary Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of revenues
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Income taxes
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation
Capital expenditures
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Capital Expenditures
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Capital Expenditures
Stock-based compensation expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Share-based Compensation
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Share-based Compensation
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding at end of period
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Outstanding at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Outstanding at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable at end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Maturity of cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalent Maturity Period
Represents the maximum original maturity period of investments classified as cash and cash equivalents at the date of acquisition.
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and Other Charges [Member]
Restructuring and Other Charges [Member]
Retirement of asset
Assets Disposed
Gross amount of long-lived physical assets disposed during the reporting period.
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment
Lease term
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Term
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Term
Number of five year term option to renew
Sale Leaseback Transaction Lease Terms Number Of Renewal Option
The number of lease term renewal option related to the sale-leaseback transaction.
Lease term, option to renew
Lease Term, Option to Renew
Lease Term, Option to Renew
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $34 and $33 at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Unbilled receivables and cost in excess of billings
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Inventory
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Prepaid income taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Acquired intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenues and customer advances
Deferred Revenue, Current
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 85,000,000 shares authorized; 31,284,273 and 30,381,254 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and 2013 respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Provision [Table]
Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Provision [Table]
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Provision [Table]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Axis]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Domain]
Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Domain]
Other Amortizable Assets
Other Amortizable Assets [Member]
Other Amortizable Assets [Member]
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Provision [Line Items]
Schedule Of Components Of Deferred Tax Provision [Line Items]
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Provision [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Inventory valuation and receivable allowances
Deferred Tax Assets Inventory Valuation And Receivable Allowances
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributed to inventory valuation and receivable allowances.
Accrued compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Equity compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Federal and state research and development tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research
Gain on sale-leaseback
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Gain on Sale Leaseback Transaction
Other accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Other temporary differences
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax Asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income
Property and equipment depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Acquired intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Other temporary differences
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Current deferred tax assets
Non-current deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Non-current deferred tax assets
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Revenues
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Major Customers
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Customer Three [Member]
Customer 3 [Member]
Raytheon Company
Customer One [Member]
Customer 1 [Member]
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Customer Two [Member]
Customer 2 [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases for previously recognized positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases for previously recognized positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for currently recognized positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due