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Hardware and software for national security. Autonomous platforms, sensors, cyber, and command-and-control.

5,277 open roles · Updated 9/5/2026

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Autonomy, sensing, cyber, command systems, and production

Working in Defense

Defense technology companies need multidisciplinary teams that can move from prototypes to fielded systems. Openings commonly span autonomy, embedded systems, hardware, manufacturing, test, programs, business development, and cleared operations.

BuildList covers modern defense primes and venture-backed teams working on autonomous platforms, sensors, communications, cyber, command-and-control, logistics, and the industrial base behind them.

5,277 current openings across 80 hiring companies · refreshed hourly

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