13 aerospace and defense jobs found in Manassas, VA

Senior Materials, Process, & Test Engineer About Electra Electra's mission is to develop a hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft, designed to transform regional air mobility. We are redefining the next level of connectivity, pioneering direct aviation - without airports, emissions, or noise. Electra's Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live, work, and play, making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fast-paced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work. Position Overview Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and driven Senior Materials, Process, & Test Engineer . This role will lead the development, selection, testing, and certification of advanced materials and processes for Electra's 9-passenger hybrid-electric eSTOL (electric short...

About Electra Electra is building the EL9 Ultra Short - a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. By pairing blown-lift aerodynamics with distributed electric propulsion, the EL9 opens thousands of new access points - fields, parking lots, small airstrips - that conventional aviation can't touch. We call it Direct Aviation: getting people from where they are to where they want to go, without the airports, noise, or emissions. The Role We're hiring a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to stand up the manufacturing engineering function for the EL9 program from the ground up. This is a build role. You'll define how the EL9 gets built - the production system, the build plan, the tooling and equipment strategy, the NRC and RC budgets, and the manufacturing requirements that flow back into the design as the program moves from critical design review through the first conforming aircraft and into serial production. You'll partner closely with...

About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation through the development of hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft designed to transform regional mobility. Our aircraft operate from soccer-field-sized spaces-enabling Direct Aviation, a new mode of point-to-point air travel that brings communities closer together. Headquartered in Northern Virginia with a location in Switzerland, Electra is building a diverse global team passionate about redefining the future of flight. Position Overview Electra is seeking a Senior Airframe Design Engineer to lead key aspects of the design, integration, and development of primary and secondary structures for our nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft. In this role, you will take ownership of major structural design deliverables, collaborate deeply with multidisciplinary teams, and help ensure the aircraft's structures meet performance, safety, manufacturability, and certification goals. This...

Ready to make your mark at a 100% employee-owned firm? Join Wiley|Wilson, an architecture and engineering (AE) firm with over 190 employee-owners across five locations dedicated to serving our valued clients. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate team of engineering and architectural professionals. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Professional Engineer specializing in Medium Voltage System Design to join our dynamic team. As a leader in the A/E industry, we are committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions in electrical power distribution. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of medium voltage systems that power critical infrastructure and support our clients' growth. What we offer: We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes multiple...

Ready to make your mark at a 100% employee-owned firm? Wiley|Wilson, with 190+ employee-owners across five offices, is looking for the right person to grow with us! As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll lead the design of complex land development and infrastructure projects, serving federal government clients. These projects may include site development, stormwater management, environmental permitting, utility infrastructure, and pump station design. You will provide team leadership, collaborate across disciplines, serve as the primary client contact, and ensure client satisfaction. You'll also mentor and guide junior engineers and designers. If you're a creative and logical thinker who excels at tackling complex design challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! What we offer: We offer a competitive salary along with employee ownership through our ESOP program and work-from-home flexibility with details provided upon inquiry. Our generous benefits package includes...

* This position is contingent upon contract award. * * This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact ZelTech Recruiters for questions concerning this matter. * Join Our Talent Community to Stay Connected! Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the mechanical design, analysis, integration, and testing of complex Department of Defense (DoD) systems, including missile launchers, weapon systems, and maritime platforms. This role requires deep experience in mechanical engineering principles, structural and thermal analysis, fabrication coordination, and the use of advanced mechanical design tools. The engineer will contribute across the full system lifecycle, from concept definition through development, integration, and test. Responsibilities: Perform mechanical engineering analysis and design for missile launchers, weapon systems, and associated support equipment. Utilize mechanical engineering software tools to...

Title: Materials 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. Position Summary: KBR National Security Solutions is seeking a motivated and talented Senior Materials...

Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented MATERIAL SCIENCE ENGINEER to support our additive manufacturing team in STAFFORD, VA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serving as the subject matter expert in material science engineering as it applies to industrial Additive Manufacturing systems Leading additive manufacturing process optimization efforts, including parameter development, validation, repeatability analysis, and performance...

Shift5 is the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT). We're a rapidly growing scale-up that specializes in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for OT systems across defense, aerospace, and rail. We are a collaborative, passionate, and driven cadre of dynamic, multidisciplinary experts focused on helping our customers' fleets run smarter and safer by accessing and democratizing the volumes of onboard OT data generated by transportation, freight fleets, defense fleets, and other critical infrastructure. Our Values: Mission First Mindset: We exist to protect the service members who defend our nation and secure the critical systems that keep our economy moving. Relentless Innovation: We are motivated by the challenge of solving the toughest problems facing transportation and defense industries. Data Driven Decisions: We make decisions rooted in data, giving our team and stakeholders the most informed perspective possible when lives...

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 nine 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: Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. In this role, you will assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring that vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems are harmonized for performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness. This position is ideal for a mechanical or aerospace...

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer Department: Engineering Location: Germantown, MD FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems and components. This role supports the full product lifecycle from concept through production and ensures designs meet technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Mechanical Engineer collaborates cross-functionally, mentors junior engineers, and contributes to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead mechanical design of systems, assemblies, and components using CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar). Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and stress analyses using FEA and other engineering tools. Develop prototypes and iterate designs based on testing and validation results. Ensure designs comply with performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Plan,...

Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 Trans-Tech is the leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore and more. We supply advanced materials, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectric, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors to applications across several industries, including 5G Wireless Communications, Aerospace, Military & Defense, Medical, Battery Technology, SOFCs and other Advanced Technologies. We are seeking a summer intern Engineering Student to join our Process Engineering and/or R&D team to support on-going development and manufacture of Advanced Technical Ceramic products. Job Responsibilities: Assists Manufacturing, Process Engineering, and/or R&D Departments by performing various Engineering related tasks, such as collecting and compiling process data, measurement analysis and monitoring of core Ceramic Material processes in support of the...

Title: UAS Composites Engineer Company: Heven AeroTech Location: Sterling, Virginia FLSA: Exempt About Our Company: At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don't just believe in the power of people-we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we've earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence. We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart -those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team. Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled UAS Engineer with a focus on composite structures and payload integration to...