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Defense Jobs

Military hardware and software, including autonomous vehicles, weapons, sensors, and communications.

6,100 open roles · Updated Sep 26, 2026

6,100 jobs

STARK Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (all genders)

Sweden

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Senior

Harmattan AI DevOps - Continuous Integration

France

Job type: Infrastructure, IT, & Security
Seniority: Mid-Level

CHAOS Industries Effector Guidance Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$160k–$240k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Senior

Mach Industries Avionics Technician

Huntington Beach, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Verkada Lead Product Manager, Edge Products (Gateways & Security Trailers)

San Mateo, CA

$205k–$240k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior

Skydio Manager, Logistics

Hayward, CA

$140k–$198k / year

Job type: Supply Chain & Procurement
Seniority: Manager

Quantum Systems Werkstudent – Auftragsabwicklung, Export & Stammdatenmanagement (m/w/d)

Germany

Job type: Supply Chain & Procurement
Seniority: Intern

Anduril Industries Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Thunder

Costa Mesa, CA

$220k–$292k / year

Job type: AI & Autonomy
Seniority: Senior

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Helsing Stress & Dynamics Engineer

Germany

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior

Shield AI Staff Engineer, Mission Systems (R5893)

Dallas, TX · Boston, MA · Washington, D.C.

$180k–$260k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Staff / Principal

Saronic Electrical Build Engineer

Franklin, LA

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Mid-Level

Castelion Development Test Engineer

Torrance, CA

Job type: Test, Quality, & Reliability
Seniority: Mid-Level

STARK UAV Pilot / GCS Operator - Production & Validation (all genders)

Germany

Job type: Test, Quality, & Reliability
Seniority: Senior

Harmattan AI Software Engineer

Morocco

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

CHAOS Industries Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$160k–$240k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior

Mach Industries Propulsion Test Technician

Victorville, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Verkada Senior Embedded Linux Engineer - Connectivity

San Mateo, CA

$180k–$300k / year

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Senior

Skydio Full Stack Product Counsel

San Mateo, CA

$225k–$300k / year

Job type: Finance, Legal, & Compliance
Seniority: Senior

Quantum Systems Senior Design Engineer

Ukraine

Job type: Mechanical & Physical Systems
Seniority: Senior

Anduril Industries Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer (Intel Systems - Arsenal)

Ashville, OH

$143k–$180k / year

Job type: Manufacturing & Production
Seniority: Staff / Principal

Helsing Systems Technical Writer

Germany

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level

Shield AI Senior Systems Engineer (R5981)

United States · Seattle, WA · Washington, D.C. · San Diego, CA · Dallas, TX

$144k–$210k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior

Saronic Marine Build Engineer

Franklin, LA

Job type: Mechanical & Physical Systems
Seniority: Mid-Level

Castelion Lead Flight Software Engineer

Torrance, CA

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior

STARK Visual Designer - Brand & Motion (All Genders)

Germany

Job type: Marketing & Design
Seniority: Senior

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Defense teams develop vehicles, weapons, sensors, communications, and software for military operations.

Work spans engineering, manufacturing, testing, program management, and deployment support. Clearance and citizenship requirements vary by role.

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