176 defense jobs found

Overview This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions. Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Apply knowledge of systems engineering and physical science principles in order to analyze and forecast the weight, balance, and mass properties of aerospace vehicles Apply knowledge of physical properties of engineering materials, actual weighing techniques, and standard sections in order to optimize weights design criteria and mission performance Ability to estimate, calculate, accurately measure, and verify mass, weight, and stiffness of components and assemblies Ability to generate weight reports, weights accounting,...

Engineering Manager - West Coast Department: Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering Reports To: Senior Director of Engineering Location: On-Site - Newark, CA Travel: 10% - 20% to Vitesse Site in Carson City, NV (as necessary) FLSA: Salary, Full-Time, Exempt Revision Date: January 2026 About Vitesse: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime-it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer. Through extensive technical...

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our growing team. This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Chief Engineer is responsible for providing senior technical leadership across engineering programs, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, quality standards, and organizational goals. This role guides multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering challenges, oversees the execution of technical deliverables, and drives continuous improvement in engineering practices. The Chief Engineer ensures engineering excellence and innovation while fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This role demands a hands-on, self-motivated, and highly intelligent professional who...

SUMMARY The Design Engineer's role is to conceptualize, design, develop, test, and support deployment of aerospace and flight worthy structures, mechanisms, mechanical products and systems. The primary focus of this position is design, with an emphasis on supporting new business development efforts. ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid...

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As a Tooling Engineer at Blue Origin, you will be a critical link between our innovative satellite designs and their successful production. You will be responsible for designing, building, and implementing the full spectrum of tooling required to assemble, integrate, test, and transport our flight hardware with the...

Job details Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Industrial engineering - Additive manufacturing engineering Job title Manufacturing Engineering Manager Employment type Permanent Professional category Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time Full-time Job description Job Summary: The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for facilitating visual management & flow in Manufacturing, and, Materials areas. This role will also support facility-wide flow and product family future state development / implementation. The role will also support lean vision, training, and communication throughout division. Summary of Duties: • Establishes detail planning of manufacturing sequences and furnishes detail operating instructions to production personnel. • Plans logical approach to complex manufacturing problems and their solutions. • Implement/enforce company manufacturing processes and policies. • Analyzes engineering...

Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our R&D-focused machine shop, weld shop, and waterjet shop , which delivers rapid-turn metal parts for prototype aircraft, flight hardware, test hardware, tooling, and specialized equipment. This role works directly with internal engineering teams and shop personnel to translate incomplete or evolving engineering definitions into manufacturable designs. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a...

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing/optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly. What you'll do:...

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Green Card or US Citizenship Required. T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and...

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role can be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility. Role Overview The Director of Materials Engineering will lead a cross-functional team with significant technical depth to execute complex, long-term research and development programs in the areas of materials science. This role will have direct leadership...

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte...

Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming and Floor Support Location: Tucson, AZ Job ID: #72452 Pay Range: $65-77 an hour 6+ Month contract Interim or Active Secret required What is the primary mission of this role? • The primary mission of this role is to provide essential Manufacturing Engineering support in a machining factory. The focus will be on maintaining product throughput though a highly technical role of working in a machining environment to support factory floor troubleshooting on CNC equipment (Lathe and Mill), updating engineering documentation to support increased throughput and meeting technical requirements. What are the main functions of this role include but are not limited to: • Continuously work with Machinists to improve machining efficiencies and train machinists on operations to meet hardware requirements. This will be primary responsibility. • Use knowledge of cutting tool technology, fixture design, machining, and CNC programming...

Description Job Title Engineering Technologist 2/3 Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name V-14/Test Engineering Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 2 or Engineering Technologist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. V-14 (Test Engineering) supports the national security and nuclear deterrent mission by providing high-quality, empirical evidence through the execution and assessment of weapons system and component testing. The successful candidate will support the experimental evaluation of weapons components, subsystems, and systems. The Engineering Technologist is responsible for supporting the preparation and execution of experimental activities, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment, setting up instrumentation and...

Description Job Title Manufacturing Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2) Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name PF-MFG/Prototype Fabrication Manufacturing Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides decades of experience and expertise in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's stockpile readiness efforts. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, programmers, journeymen machinists, dimensional inspectors, and quality assurance professionals supporting multiple programs with manufactured components ranging in size through a wide variety...

Description Job Title Engineer 3/4 (R&D Engineer) Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name AOT-RFE/Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Radio Frequency Engineering Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking an R&D Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 for their 201 MHz HPRF team. The AOT division maintains, operates, and upgrades all accelerator systems used at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) complex. These consist of two 750-keV Cockcroft-Walton-based injector systems (H+ and H- systems), a 201.25-MHz drift-tube linear accelerator (LINAC) utilizing high-power diacrode tubes, an 805-MHz coupled cavity LINAC utilizing high-power klystrons as the primary power source, a proton storage ring, and roughly a kilometer of beam transport lines that deliver beam to the five independent research programs. The RFE group is principally...

Description Job Title R&D Mechanical/Structural Analyst (R&D Engineer 3/4) Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name J-2Dynamic Structure Design and Engineering Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do The Dynamic Structure, Design, & Engineering (J-2) Group is a core component of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division. The J-2 Analysis Team's mission is to provide high-fidelity engineering analyses for the design, evaluation, and certification of shock and fragment-loaded systems and structures that are critical to the nation's Stockpile Stewardship and Modernization efforts. R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000 - $215,900) In this role, the selected candidate will be a technical resource who translates complex physics-based phenomena into robust, code-compliant engineering solutions. Leveraging state-of-the-art finite element (FEM) tools, advanced fatigue and fracture mechanics methodologies, and rigorous...

Description Job Title R&D Engineer 2/3 Location Los Alamos, NM, US Organization Name PT-2/Plutonium Machining Minimum Salary Maximum Salary What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will apply at the higher level. Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is the nation's premier plutonium center of excellence. We are a leader in safeguarding the U.S. nuclear stockpile while pushing the frontiers of science and technology across national security, space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. The Pit Technologies (PT) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP), is at the forefront of delivering world-class plutonium pit-related products and services. The PT Division...

Title: Mechanical Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. Job Title: Mechanical Engineer KBR was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research...

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose Guide the integration of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies into production, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and quality....

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Join a team building the next generation of advanced hardware systems, where engineering meets real-world impact. In this role, you'll lead and contribute to the development of complex, mission-critical technologies while guiding a talented team to deliver at a high level. Blending hands-on technical work with leadership, you'll help drive innovation, solve challenging problems, and bring cutting-edge systems from concept to reality. What you'll do:...