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Defense Jobs

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

5,996 open roles · Updated Sep 23, 2026

5,996 jobs

Strider Technologies Forward Deployed Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA · South Jordan, UT

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Quantum Systems People Partner

Ukraine

Job type: Business & People Ops
Seniority: Mid-Level

Anduril Industries Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, RMS

Atlanta, GA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Helsing Deployed Hardware Engineer

Germany

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level

Shield AI Inventory Admin (R5850)

Dallas, TX

$44k–$67k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Saronic Business Systems Analyst - Enterprise Applications

Austin, TX

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

Castelion Production Coordinator

Torrance, CA

Job type: Manufacturing & Production
Seniority: Mid-Level

Neros SMT Process Engineer

Torrance, CA

$116k–$162k / year

Job type: Manufacturing & Production
Seniority: Senior

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Firestorm Electronics Engineering Technician

San Diego, CA

$58k–$92k / year

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Mid-Level

Singularity Sr Analysis Mechanical Engineer (Thermal, Structural)

Gardena, CA

Job type: Mechanical & Physical Systems
Seniority: Senior

Harmattan AI Module Lead, Guidance & Control

Switzerland

Job type: AI & Autonomy
Seniority: Manager

CHAOS Industries Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Washington, D.C.

$110k–$150k / year

Job type: Finance, Legal, & Compliance
Seniority: Mid-Level

Allen Control Systems Production Manager

Austin, TX

Job type: Manufacturing & Production
Seniority: Manager

Onebrief Staff Modeling and Simulation Lead

Remote · United States

$170k–$210k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level

Forterra Autonomy Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · Clarksburg, MD

$120k–$165k / year

Job type: AI & Autonomy
Seniority: Senior

Code Metal Engagement Manager

Remote

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level

Socket Channel & Partners Lead

Remote · United States

Job type: Business Dev & Customer Ops
Seniority: Senior

Overland AI Software Engineer - Trajectory Optimization

Seattle, WA

$200k–$230k / year

Job type: AI & Autonomy
Seniority: Senior

STARK Junior FPGA Engineer (All Genders)

Germany

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level

Swarm Aero Aircraft Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Oxnard, CA

$73k / year

Job type: Mechanical & Physical Systems
Seniority: Intern

Scout AI Mission Operator - Flight Test Engineer

Paso Robles, CA

$140k–$165k / year

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

Skydio Senior Software Engineer - Mobile Platform

San Mateo, CA

$190k–$250k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Senior

Defense Unicorns Mission Director - Intelligence Community

Remote

$145k–$185k / year

Job type: Business Dev & Customer Ops
Seniority: Mid-Level

Rune Technologies Backend Software Engineer - Generalist

Rosslyn, VA

$180k–$210k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level

Auterion E2E Logistics & Safety Coordinator

Germany

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Mid-Level

Military hardware and software

Working in Defense

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.

5,996 listed openings across 92 companies

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