9 aerospace and defense jobs found in Tucson, AZ

Vice President, Engineering Location: Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paragon Space Development Corp. is a rapidly growing aerospace company developing spacecraft life support, environmental control and thermal control systems. We are on a mission to provide technologies that enable human survival and exploration in extreme environments. We are building a culture of innovation, speed, and uncompromising technical excellence. As we scale, we are seeking a passionate and experienced VP of Engineering to lead our technical team from prototype to production. Position Overview We are seeking a Vice President of Engineering to spearhead our multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of next-generation space life-support technologies. In this role, you will be the senior leader and primary steward of Paragon's engineering excellence, overseeing everything from initial R&D and product support to manufacturing integration....

Who we are: As Paragon Space Development celebrates 30+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! Job Description: The Lead Designer will serve as the design lead for large and complex programs, providing technical direction and coordination for a team of six or more design engineers and designers. Responsibilities include establishing the overall design approach and architecture for assigned programs, assigning and prioritizing design tasks, reviewing and approving design outputs, and ensuring consistency with program requirements, engineering standards, and configuration management practices. The Lead Designer participates in major design reviews, coordinates closely with systems engineering,...

Electrical Engineer Location: Tucson, AZ Job ID: #71809 Pay Range: $55-65 Duration: 12+ months contract Active Secret Clearance required to start! Job Description: This position is for an Electrical Engineer II with at least 2 years of professional experience or an advanced STEM degree. Typical work involves designing interface assemblies, selection and integration with test instruments and environments, to develop a test system for all products. These core activities may be performed for both lab engineering and factory production test systems. The candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development and will be responsible for helping to maintain the technical, cost and schedule aspects of their assigned projects. They will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test products. What You Will Do: • Design, develop, and...

Posting Start Date: 3/30/26 Job Location: Learjet Inc., Tucson 3050 Requisition ID: 12407 When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Why join us? At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. Bombardier's Benefits Program With our employees' well-being top of...

Paragon Space Development Corp designs and delivers life support, thermal, and environmental systems for space and extreme-environment missions. Our teams build and test mission-critical hardware that supports human spaceflight and advanced exploration. At Paragon, you'll have real ownership of your work, collaborate with highly skilled teammates, and see your designs move from concept to flight. If you're looking for meaningful work with real impact, you'll find it here. Job Description: Thermal Analysis Engineer The successful candidate will perform thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components in a hands-on environment. This candidate must provide accurate thermal modeling and generate recommendations for the design and sizing of thermal control systems and components. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting thermal testing of spacecraft systems and hardware. Basic Qualifications: A strong grasp of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and flow physics....

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used...

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used...

Who we are: As Paragon Space Development celebrates 32+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! Do you want to make a difference immediately? Are you ready to apply your aerospace design engineering skills to develop cutting edge life support and thermal control products for extreme environments on Earth and in space? Are you ready to play a critical role literally doing what has not been done before? Can you excel in that team environment and carry your share of the load while also relying on others to do their part? If this sounds like you, we want you to join Paragon Space Development Corporation now. Description of Duties: Independently and/or collaboratively formulate and perform static...

Who we are: As Paragon Space Development celebrates 32+ years of providing award-winning life support and thermal control solutions for extreme environments, we've recognized that it is our employees that keep our business thriving. By any measure, Paragon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our goal is to hire the best and allow you to do the work that you enjoy! Do you want to make a difference immediately? Are you ready to apply your aerospace design engineering skills to develop cutting edge life support and thermal control products for extreme environments on Earth and in space? Are you ready to play a critical role literally doing what has not been done before? Can you excel in that team environment and carry your share of the load while also relying on others to do their part? If this sounds like you, we want you to join Paragon Space Development Corporation now. Job Description: Aerospace Design Engineer - II The successful candidate will report to the...