Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions - Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 26, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Other Accrued Liabilities    
Workers' compensation, auto and general liability reserve $ 7,572 $ 9,637
Exelis indemnified receivable obligation 10,525 11,411
Insurance financing 10,839 0
Accrued liabilities 15,043 16,025
Total $ 43,979 $ 37,073