311 defense jobs found

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth-from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It's the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION The next generation of missile defense demands hardware that performs flawlessly at...

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...

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly...

Salary Range : $82,004 - $111,000 Electronics Design Engineer We are seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer with expertise in RF, hardware, and software design to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing cutting-edge electrical equipment for a variety of applications, including commercial, industrial, military, and scientific projects. If you are passionate about innovation and want to contribute to complex real-time systems, we encourage you to apply Essential Job Functions: Design and develop RF based Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for RF applications. Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and test CCAs. Write and debug firmware for new products. Integrate CCAs into VME backplane. Design multi-layer CCAs using PCB design tools. Integrate VME based CCAs into complex real time systems for RF simulation and modeling. Test and troubleshoot electronic circuits. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of...

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...

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 Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our Powertrain and Electronics Battery Engineering team in San Carlos, CA to support development of the Joby S4 Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle. This individual will be responsible for designing hardware for various systems that power and control the aircraft. This position requires a relentless drive for engineering excellence and the ability to balance complex competing...

Manufacturing Engineer II Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC Primary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function: Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Main Duties & Responsibilities Company: PennAero is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer at our RSA Engineered Productslocation in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components andassemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designsand produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ductingassemblies for each customer's specific performance requirements. RSA'sPeri-SealTM is one of the most sought-after connectors in the aerospaceindustry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses,ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs. About PennAero: PennAero is a leading manufacturer of highly...

Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Job Description We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to provide spacecraft subject matter expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team performing concept development, requirements generation, modeling & simulations, and analyses of advanced space payloads and spacecraft models for the Z Program's Space Science and Security Program (SSSP). You will collaborate with...

Company Description Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. Job Description We have an opening for a Nuclear Facility Senior Electrical Project Engineer to provide engineering support for new construction, upgrades to electrical facility systems, and modifications to laboratory facilities. You will participate in new and ongoing projects with technical responsibilities including design, development, fabrication, integration, testing and fielding of...

Mechanical Design Engineer I Rubbercraft is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer I to join our organization and support the design, development, and testing of elastomeric components and precision mechanical systems. This entry-level role is ideal for engineers passionate about mechanical design, materials science, and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers on custom-engineered solutions for industries requiring high-performance seals and elastomeric components. About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft, a member of Arxis, specializes in precision-engineered elastomeric components for aerospace, defense, space, energy, and industrial applications. With over a century of expertise, we design aerodynamic seals, fireproof seals, inflatable canopy seals, flexible rubber connectors, space ablatives, EMI solutions, and elastomeric tooling. As part of Arxis, we leverage a combination of advanced materials and engineering innovation...

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...

Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications.Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard. MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertisewith multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing,assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe,and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/. Inaddition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competencywithin our business. MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized salesrepresentatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trainedacross all of our products to give...

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is seeking a highly...

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....

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate student to join our design engineering team for the summer. In this role, you will be responsible for the development & detailed design of structural airframe components. You will be deeply involved in everything from preliminary concept work to actual production. For this role, you will have a strong understanding of CAD design and the ability to do hand calculations and create detailed models and drawings. Further, you will work closely with many disciplines, including our electronics, wiring systems, structural analysis, and manufacturing teams. Responsibilities Understanding of static and structural hand-calculations Design of composite/metallic brackets to integrate electronics and other aircraft systems Perform initial layout and sizing Fastener sizing, bond area sizing, riveting Composite <-> metallic material compatibility, galvanic corrosion Detailed drawing creation, GD&T Direct communication with...

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer will perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of design and development of aerospace and defense programs. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements. Envision and assess...

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: Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Level 2 Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems and electronics...

About the Organization Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of power testing instruments and systems including programmable AC Power Source and DC Power Supplies, AC loads and DC Electronic Loads, Digital Power Meters and Automated Testing Systems for applications in LED Lighting, Led Drivers, Aerospace, Defense, Military, Automotive, Medical, Battery, Solar, Marine, and Regulatory Testing. Description JOB TITLE: Jr. Mechanical Engineer DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineering Manager EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full Time LOCATION: 19772 Pauling, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of power testing instruments and systems including programmable AC Power Source and DC Power Supplies, AC loads and DC Electronic Loads, Digital Power Meters and Automated Testing Systems for applications in LED Lighting, Led Drivers, Aerospace, Defense,...

Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading innovator in advanced optical technologies, serving mission-critical applications across aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our dedication to precision engineering, technical excellence, and continuous innovation has established us as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical systems. Senior CNC Programming Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Programming Engineer to join our Richmond, California team. The CNC Programming Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CNC programs and machining processes that enable high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing of glass aerospace components. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to translate complex design requirements into reliable, scalable machining solutions. If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities...

Components Engineering Intern Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason offers world-class control devices and subsystems - such as control grips, throttles, and communications interfaces - for today's advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components. Summary Mason Controls is seeking two motivated and hands-on Operations Interns for a 4-month program beginning June 2026. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in planning, design, fabrication, programming, and project management within a manufacturing environment. Each intern will be assigned specific projects and will be expected to track progress, deliver results, and present their...