Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Post Employment Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Operating Lease Payments Under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Leases Included in Plant, Property and Equipment, Net
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Lease Obligations [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Senior secured credit facilities
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Term facility
Term Facility [Member]
Term Facility [Member]
Revolver
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Letters of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Swingline
Bridge Loan [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Distribution to subsidiary of Exelis
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Debt financing fees
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Amortization expense
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Term facility, amortization rate, year one
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Term facility, amortization rate, year two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Term facility, amortization rate, year three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Term facility, amortization rate, year four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Term facility, amortization rate, year five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Amortization Rate of Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Balance outstanding under term loan facility
Line of Credit, Current
Repayments of term facility
Repayments of Debt
Number of letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Number Outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Number Outstanding
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Term facility, mandatory prepayment terms, percentage of net cash proceeds from incurrence of indebtedness
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayment Terms, Percentage of Net Cash Proceeds from Incurrence of Indebtedness
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayment Terms, Percentage of Net Cash Proceeds from Incurrence of Indebtedness
Term facility, mandatory prepayment terms, percentage of borrower's excess cash flow
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayment Terms, Percentage of Borrower's Excess Cash Flow
Percentage of Borrower's excess cash flows required to be paid
Term facility, mandatory prepayment terms, percentage of borrower's excess cash flow, stepdown to 25%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayment Terms, Percentage of Borrower's Excess Cash Flow, Step-down Leverage Ratio One
Twenty Five Percent of Borrower's excess cash flows required to be paid of certain leverage ratios are met
Term facility, mandatory prepayment terms, percentage of borrower's excess cash flow, stepdown to 0%
Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayment Terms, Percentage of Borrower's Excess Cash Flow, Step-down Leverage Ratio Two
Zero Percent of Borrower's excess cash flows required to be paid if certain leverage ratios are met
Maximum allowed dividend distribution
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Allowed Dividend Distribution
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Allowed Dividend Distribution
Covenant terms, ratio of total indebtedness to combined EBITDA
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, Maximum Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Covenant terms, ratio of combined EBITDA to combined interest expense
Line of Credit, Covenant Terms, Minimum EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Ratio of total indebtedness to combined EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Debt to EBITDA Ratio
Ratio of combined EBITDA to combined interest expense
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, EBITDA to Interest Expense Ratio
Spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Undrawn portion of revolving facility, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Transfers To/From Parent
Schedule of Transfers To/From Parent [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Transfers To/From Parent [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Anti-dilutive stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Anti-dilutive restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Domain]
[Domain] for Share-based Compensation Award, by Instrument Type [Axis]
Compensation costs for equity-based awards
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards [Member]
Compensation costs for liability-based awards
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Liability Based Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Compensation cost for awards
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Future tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Plant, Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling Twelve Months
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling Year Three
Total
Long-term Debt
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Add: Dilutive impact of stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Add: Dilutive impact of restricted stock units (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Contracts Revenue
Cost of revenue
Contract Revenue Cost
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest (expense) income, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Income from operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Earnings Per Share
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Tethered Aerostat Radar System
Tethered Aerostat Radar System [Member]
Tethered Aerostat Radar System [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Contracts accounted for under percentage of completion
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Favorable adjustments
Increase in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Increase in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Unfavorable adjustments
Decrease in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Decrease in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Net favorable (unfavorable) adjustments
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Income Due to Cumulative Catch-up Adjustments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Amount
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt financing fees
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Schedule of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local income tax, net of Federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Release of uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Indemnity expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Spinoff
Spinoff [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares
Forfeited or canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Conversion related to the Spin-off (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants Converted, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants Converted, Number
Outstanding at end of year (in shares)
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited or canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Conversion related to the Spin-off (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants Converted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants Converted, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2014 Omnibus Plan
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Vectrus, Inc.
Vectrus, Inc. [Member]
Vectrus, Inc. [Member]
Exelis, Inc.
Exelis, Inc. [Member]
Exelis, Inc. [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, distribution basis for issued and outstanding shares
Spinoff Transaction, Distribution of Common Shares, Ratio
Spinoff Transaction, Distribution of Common Shares, Ratio
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Maximum number of shares of Company's common stock authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Machinery and equipment
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Accumulated depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Machinery and equipment, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other non-current liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Interest rate swap liabilities designated as cash flow hedge
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Interest rate swap assets designated as cash flow hedge
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases and Rentals
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Compensation and Other Employee Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: estimated executory costs
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Executory Costs
Net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Net Minimum Payments
Less: amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Schedule of Maturities of Term Facility
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Term Facility
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Workers' compensation, auto and general liability reserve
Accrued Insurance, Current
Defense Base Act insurance financing
Accrued Insurance Financing, Current
Accrued Insurance Financing, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Contract compliance
Contract Compliance [Member]
Contract Compliance [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contracts loss contingency accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Severance and Related Benefit Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
High Desert Support Services (HDSS)
High Desert Support Services (HDSS) [Member]
High Desert Support Services (HDSS) [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Total revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit risk
Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
U.S. Army
U.S. Army [Member]
U.S. Army [Member]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Furniture, fixtures, and office equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Accounting Policies [Table]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Operating leases, rental expenses
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Plant, Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments
Summary of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Summary of Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Depreciation and Amortization Useful Lives
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Depreciation on capital leases
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense
Capital lease term
Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQO)
Non-Qualified Stock Options [Member]
Non-Qualified Stock Options [Member]
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rates
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Excluding Amortization of Financing Costs
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Billings in excess of costs
Increase (Decrease) in Billing in Excess of Cost of Earnings
Deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Compensation and other employee benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of capital assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from the disposition of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Distributions from equity investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from revolver
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of revolver
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Distribution to subsidiary of Exelis
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from insurance financing
Proceeds from Insurance Financing
Proceeds from Insurance Financing
Repayments of insurance financing
Payments for Insurance Financing
Payments for Insurance Financing
Payments of employee withholding taxes on share-based compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Working capital adjustment payment from Exelis
Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates
Transfer to Former Parent, net
Proceeds from (Payments to) Parent, Net
Proceeds from (Payments to) Parent, Net
Net cash (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Exchange rate effect on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net change in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash-beginning of year
Cash
Cash-end of year
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non-cash investing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Non-cash investing activities: Purchase of capital assets on account
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Indemnified receivable
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Exelis
Exelis [Member]
Exelis [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits settled
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits lapsed
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Interest expense related to tax matters
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Interest accrued for tax matters (less than $0.3 million in 2013)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Income tax indemnification amount
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Interest payable
Indemnification receivable
Indemnification Receivable
Indemnification Receivable
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Non-current assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Non-current liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Shares
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited, canceled or expired (in shares)
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, canceled or expired (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Cash pooling and general financing activities
Cash Pooling and General Financing Activities [Member]
Cash Pooling and General Financing Activities [Member]
Corporate allocations including income taxes
Corporate Allocations Including Income Taxes [Member]
Corporate Allocations Including Income Taxes [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total net transfers (to)/from Former Parent Company
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Agreements and Transactions with Former Parent
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Compensation and Other Employee Benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued salaries and wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued employee benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits, Current
Total
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash
Receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Costs incurred in excess of billings
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total non-current assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Billings in excess of costs
Billings in Excess of Cost, Current
Compensation and other employee benefits
Short-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other accrued liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liability
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; No shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 10,894,924 and 10,612,246 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information
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 Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Principles of Consolidation and Equity Investment
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Combination
Combination, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Combination, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Severance Expense
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Leases
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Work Force Reduction and CEO Transition
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Defined contribution plan, number of plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Plans
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Plans
Portion of contributions charged to income
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Benefits plan vesting percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Annual Vesting Percentage
Contributions accrued by the company
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Current
Schedule of Impact of Stock-Based Compensation in Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-Qualified Stock Options, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-Qualified Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units, Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Income Components
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income tax expense components
Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current income tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
United States-Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
United States-State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current income tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
United States-Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
United States-State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred income tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax expense
Effective income tax rate
Deferred Tax Assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Costs incurred in excess of billings
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Contingencies
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Net Operating Losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Subtotal
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
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Goodwill
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill
Property, plant and equipment, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Unbilled receivables
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unbilled Receivables
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unbilled Receivables
Other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Other accrued liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Other non-current liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Total
Capital Lease Obligations
Total minimum lease payments
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-January 1,
Additions for:
Current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized tax benefits-December 31,
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Billed receivables
Billed Contracts Receivable
Unbilled contract receivables
Unbilled Contracts Receivable
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Estimated unbilled contract receivables related to requests for equitable adjustments and contract line item realignments
Unbilled Receivables, Not Billable, Amount Expected to be Collected after Next Twelve Months
Exelis indemnified receivable obligation
Payment of indemnification liability
Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments
Foreign currency transaction loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Key Employees
Key Employees [Member]
Key Employees [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Awards (TSR)
Total Shareholder Return Awards [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Awards [Member]
Equity Based Awards
Liability Based Awards
Share-based liabilities paid
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Share-based Liabilities Paid
Unrecognized compensation costs
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation costs, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Compensation plan modification, incremental cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Compensation plan modification, recognized costs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Vesting increments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Expiration from the date of grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Stock price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Number of exercisable options, out of the money (less than 0.1 million)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Out of the Money Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Out of the Money Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercised in period, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Vested or expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Vested or expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Vested or expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Expected life
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
RSU's vested in period, fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Aggregate award target value
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Performance Based Award, Granted Aggregate Target Value
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Performance Based Award, Granted Aggregate Target Value
Percentage of shareholder return award target
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Award, Percentage Payment of Aggregate Target Value of Shares Issued
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Award, Percentage Payment of Aggregate Target Value of Shares Issued
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Range of exercise prices one
Range of Exercise Prices One [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices One [Member]
Range of exercise prices two
Range of Exercise Prices Two [Member]
Range of Exercise Prices Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding (in shares)
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, weighted average price per share (in dollars per share)
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Exercise price per share, lower range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price per share, upper range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Changes in derivative instrument:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net change in fair value of interest rate swap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Net (loss) gain reclassified to interest expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net change in derivative instrument
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Operating income
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock Issued
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Net Parent Company Equity
Net Parent Company Equity [Member]
Net Parent Company Equity [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Transfer to former parent, net
Net Parent Company Equity, Decrease from Transfer to Parent
Net Parent Company Equity, Decrease from Transfer to Parent
Distribution to subsidiary of Exelis
Net Parent Company Equity, Decrease from Distribution to Affiliate
Net Parent Company Equity, Decrease from Distribution to Affiliate
Spin-off related adjustments
Net Parent Company Equity, Spin-off Adjustments
Net Parent Company Equity, Spin-off Adjustments
Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedge
Reclassification of net parent equity to common stock and additional paid-in capital in conjunction with the Spin-off (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Reclassification of net parent equity to common stock and additional paid-in capital in conjunction with the Spin-off
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Employee stock awards and stock options (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Employee stock awards and stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Stock-based compensation
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Work Force Reduction
Work Force Reduction at Headquarters 2016 [Member]
Work Force Reduction at Headquarters 2016 [Member]
CEO Transition
CEO Transition 2016 [Member]
CEO Transition 2016 [Member]
CEO
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Severance and benefit related costs
Severance Costs
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Ending balance