1894 defense jobs found

Posting Start Date: 3/24/26 Job Location: Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet Requisition ID: 10210 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...

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: Applies engineering principles and technical knowledge to the design and support of airplane manufacturing tools (e.g., access equipment and structures, handling and transportation, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, drill equipment, etc.) Develops designs that include concept; analysis of structural, and mechanical systems; and definition of the tool, ensuring compliance with company and governmental processes, policies, and procedures. Identifies, designs, and implements advanced technologies to improve manufacturing...

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description Job Description EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Lead- Defense Systems. This group supports both EBAD's Warfighter and Missile Systems market segments, developing initiation, demolition, breaching, vehicle protection, and warhead solutions for military forces around the globe. The position can be located in either Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY. Responsibilities: The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production. The Development Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling...

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...

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,...

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,...

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 Key Accountabilities: Implements fabrication, assembly, or installation manufacturing plans by coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams Knowledge to develop tooling, interchangeability, replacement, and functional test plans Using the established manufacturing process flow, defines sequences of events, develops text and graphics work instructions, manufacturing datasets, tooling requirements, and manufacturing bills of material Communicates with engineering teams to influence and clarify design concepts Coordinates change...

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description Job Description EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Lead- Defense Systems. This group supports both EBAD's Warfighter and Missile Systems market segments, developing initiation, demolition, breaching, vehicle protection, and warhead solutions for military forces around the globe. The position can be located in either Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY. Responsibilities: The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production. The Development Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling...

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...

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation. THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL BD ROLE If you have never read a technical drawing, estimated machining hours, or walked a DoD customer through a manufacturing capability brief, stop here. We are not hiring a relationship manager who takes PMs to lunch and waits for RFPs. We need someone who can look at a broken part on a program manager's desk, pull out a caliper, and come back with a quote and a production plan by end of week. You sell by solving manufacturing problems - not by sending capability...

Description Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Position Summary nLIGHT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of high-power fiber laser amplifiers and directed-energy laser systems. This role requires strong opto-mechanical design skills and hands-on experience developing rugged, production-ready hardware for demanding military environments. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team spanning optical, electrical, thermal, and systems engineering, with primary responsibility for...

Description Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). Position Summary nLIGHT is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in the development of high-power fiber laser amplifiers and directed-energy laser systems. This role requires deep expertise in opto-mechanical design and system-level thinking, with responsibility for mechanical architecture, design trade studies, and technical execution across complex programs. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will work closely with optical, electrical, thermal, and systems...

Description The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin in Fall 2026. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research lies within a core area of mechanical engineering-including but not limited to dynamics and control, robotics, thermofluid sciences, materials, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate's expertise should complement and enhance existing departmental research strengths. Broadly, the candidate's work may align with one of the department's two tracks: robotics or thermofluids. Candidates should have a strong theoretical foundation and a clear vision for applying fundamental mechanical engineering principles to address major societal challenges in national defense and space engineering . Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, robotics, autonomous systems, intelligent systems, aerospace propulsion, hypersonics, design and...

Propulsion Engineer II - Defense Systems Summary Vaya Space aims to make space access affordable, safe, and sustainable. We use modern manufacturing and physics-driven design to innovate solutions for today's challenges. Our hybrid rocket engines, made from recycled thermoplastics, are set to revolutionize the industry by addressing safety, affordability, and sustainability. We're expanding our mission beyond commercial spaceflight to enhance U.S. defense capabilities. As a Propulsion Engineer, you'll design and develop hybrid propulsion systems for defense missions like tactical missiles, hypersonic air-breathing systems, and missile defense systems. You'll join a team of innovative thinkers dedicated to advancing propulsion technology. At Vaya Space, we create high-performing, reliable propulsion systems while reducing costs and development times. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, collaborate with experts, and contribute to impactful projects. We're looking...

Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure. Understand customer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.). Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers. Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications. Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design. Write, Review or Approve structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA). Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective. Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer's mission profile...

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES OVERVIEW Assists engineers in the planning, design, development, fabrication, and testing of products, equipment, and processes for the Less Lethal product line. Uses engineering tools (CAD, engineering analysis, prototype fabrication techniques) to develop and test products from concept to production. Collect and prepare data for use in proposals. Design manufacturing process to meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule requirements. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for both in house and vendor processes. RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with Engineers on developmental projects and produce prototype samples of varying degrees of complexity and material types Assist in product testing and recording data Analyze and evaluate results during and after product testing Provide interactive feedback to engineering team on samples and/or issues Compile testing data and reports - Conduct machine maintenance, as required Act as product liaison...

Tampa Microwave is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Manpack & Fly Away satellite terminals designed and built for the expeditionary user community to guarantee communications connectivity in the most austere environments. Tampa Microwave primarily serves Federal and Department of Defense markets. We are seeking to fill a Mechanical Engineering Internposition located in our Clearwater, FL location. This position reports to the Mechanical Design Manager. Responsibilities Create design solutions for problems related to electronics packaging, heat dissipation and antenna positioning systems. Assist designers in developing the product composition using computer-assisted design/drafting (CAD) equipment and software. Document design and system performance data, test plans and procedures, schematic diagrams, and test reports. Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications....

Job Description: We are seeking an engineering technician to support new product development of thermal management components used in high technology markets such as defense, commercial aerospace, laser, medical equipment such as X-ray and MRI, data centers, traction, and semiconductor. This individual must be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. Roles and Responsibilities Test prototype and production components and assemblies to determine performance and to ensure compliance to customer specifications. Measurements include cooling capacity, fluid flow, pressure drop, shock and vibration, noise level, controls, etc. Design and build specialized test equipment and fixtures to support testing of prototype and production components and assemblies. Work from verbal and written instructions, technical manuals, engineering specifications, schematics and drawings. Use a variety of test equipment and...

About Odys Our mission at Odys is simple - we build safe, sustainable aircraft to cut travel time in half on the world's busiest corridors. Our flagship aircraft Alta enables travelers to skip the big-airport hassle by using city helipads and local airports to connect cities less than 1,000 miles apart (approx 40% of flights). And on average cut CO2 by 76% on tens of billions of flight miles globally. To get there, we start with our UAV called Laila for commercial logistics, medical transport, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and defense missions. We're deploying aircraft with launch partners (Fiji Airways, Honeywell, Aramex, US Navy) beginning in 2026 and already have firm orders for aircraft under contract. We're a team of expert engineers from deep tech and aerospace that focus on fast iterations loops (completed transition flight faster than our peers) combined with mastery of the aircraft certification process. Previously, our team developed custom drones, brought...

Job ID: 113987 The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world. Company Overview DRS Marlo Coil manufactures robust heat transfer, refrigeration, and air handling equipment for industrial, commercial, utility and marine markets. Our custom engineered heat transfer solutions are used in a variety of configurations to cool, heat, and dehumidify air streams for process and building comfort. We pride ourselves on having equipment on most surface combatant ships and submarines in the U.S. Navy fleet. Additionally, DRS Marlo Coil is positioned for significant growth in the Industrial/Commercial markets. For more information on Leonardo DRS, please visit www.leonardodrs.com, and for more information on our Commercial/Industrial business, please visit: www.marlocoil.com. Job Summary Mechanical Engineer position...