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191 resultsChief Engineer, Weapons
The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on unmanned weapon systems. As the chief authority on system architecture, design, developm
Field Solutions Engineer (R5632)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Technical Project Manager
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Manager, Air Vehicle Mechanical Systems (R5391)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Associate Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Laboratory
RF / Communications Engineer at Epirus — Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Chief of Staff, AI Hive (R5599)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer - SMT/PCBA
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Field Service Engineer (FSE)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Field Solutions Engineer
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Director, Avionics Engineering, V-BAT
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Senior Systems Engineer- Development
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer, Operations & Sustainment (R5497)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Lead Prototype Technician (R5476)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5099)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Senior Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level) - Remote
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Senior Test Engineer, Electromagnetic Laboratory
RF / Communications Engineer at Epirus — Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Autonomy & Perception Integration Engineer - Flight Test (R5441)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Associate Systems Administrator (R5436)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - NATO
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Director, Engineering Excellence & Enablement
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Logistics and Tool Control Manager (R5393)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Customer Support Systems Platform Manager - Salesforce (R5349)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Mechanical (R5310)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Product Test Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Manager, Decision Advantage
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Backend Engineer, Collection
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Product Engineer - Systems Agents (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Electronics Failure Analysis Engineer (R5258)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT) (R5271)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Mission Lead - San Diego (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — San Diego, California. View the full posting and apply.
Integration & Test Technician
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Electromechanical Assembly Technician
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
DevOps Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Product Manager - Mission Agents
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Lead (Tampa)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Tampa, Florida, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Radar Systems Engineer - RF Integration and Test
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Cloud Cybersecurity Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Cloud DevSecOps Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Cloud DevSecOps Engineer - (Software Engineering Focused)
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Control Systems Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Cybersecurity Engineer, Product Security
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — San Francisco, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Data Scientist: Mission Engineering
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
DevSecOps Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
DevSecOps - Software Engineer
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Effector Guidance Software Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, CA. View the full posting and apply.
Electronics Lab Technician
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — San Diego, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Field Software Engineer
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Firmware Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Chaos Industries — Los Angeles, CA, USA. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer - Software
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
FPGA Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
GNC Software Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Software Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Chaos Industries — Los Angeles, CA. View the full posting and apply.
Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Hardware Quality Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Industrial Engineer - Radar Systems
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Information Systems Security Manager
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Information Systems Security Officer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Integration & Test Engineer - Effector Systems
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Lead Communications Systems Engineer
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — San Diego, CA, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Manufacturing Engineer - Effectors
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Manufacturing Engineer - Radar Systems
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Manufacturing Systems Architect
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Mid-Career Software Engineer
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Operations Specialist
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Operations Research Analyst, Mission Engineering
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Packaging Engineer, Logistics
Systems / Integration Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Principal Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Platform Integration
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Principal Software Engineer
Software Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Production Technician
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Production Test Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Radar R&D and Production Software Engineer
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Radar Software Engineer
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Radar Systems Engineer - Integration & Test
RF / Communications Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Autonomy & Guidance Software Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Chaos Industries — Los Angeles, CA. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Embedded CUDA Software Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, CA. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Embedded GPU Software Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Chaos Industries — Hawthorne, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior PCB Systems Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — San Diego, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Chaos Industries — El Segundo, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Spain
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Embedded Legal Engineer
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Autonomy Integration Engineer (R5245)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Mission Lead - Cyber (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Washington, District of Columbia, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Mission Manager (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Tampa, Florida, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Mission Manager - International (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Washington, District of Columbia, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Lead - SOF (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Washington, District of Columbia, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Lead (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Lead - International (Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer - Oahu (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Modernization (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Washington, District of Columbia, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Manager, DevOps
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Norwegian Government
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Principal Electrical Systems Design Engineer
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5153)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5156)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5157)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer I, Electrical Integration & Test (R5136)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Supplier Quality Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Manager, Security Platform
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Engineer
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Electrical (R5111)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Principal Cost Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Software Embedded Applications (R5069)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R5166)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R4953)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Director, Test Engineering - ACP Programs (R5044)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Systems Test (R5038)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Mechanical Test (R4935)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Thermal Design and Analysis (R4934)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Mechanical Design (R4922)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Flight Test Engineer (R5006)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Principal Product Quality Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Manager, Mission Agents
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — New York, New York, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer - US Government
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Edge Infrastructure Engineer
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Senior FPGA Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Product Quality Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Staff Technical Product Manager
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Reliability Engineer
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Future Opportunities - Electrical Engineering
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Future Opportunities - Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Future Opportunities- Software Engineering
Software Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Future Opportunities - Systems Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Epirus — Torrance, California, United States. View the full posting and apply.
Engineer II, Applications (R4789)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Engineer II, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4816)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Electrical Engineering Spring Co-op (January 2027) (R4475)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Senior Software Engineer - Agents Platform
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Machine Learning Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Software Engineer - ATO
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — San Diego, California. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (Mission Agents)
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Senior Software Engineer, Search
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Software Engineer, Backend (Collection Fingerprinting)
Software Engineer at Vannevar Labs — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Hardware Reliability Engineer II (R4675)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Mechanical Technician
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Unreal Systems Developer
Software Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Electronics Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Systems/Software Engineering Manager
Software Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Drafter
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Engineer, Senior
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
CV/ML Platform Engineer
Autonomy / Perception Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Technical Recruiter
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Remote. View the full posting and apply.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Quality Engineer - Weekend Shift
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Buyer 3 - Electrical Components
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Platform Engineer, Data
Software Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Electronics Technician
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Electrical Engineer, Wire Harness & Electrical Integration
Electrical / Hardware Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Robotics Software Test Technician
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend Shift
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Inventory Control Clerk - Weekend Shift
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Electronics Assembly Technician - Weekend Shift
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Assembly Technician - Weekend Shift
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Inventory Control Clerk - 2nd Shift
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Assembly Technician - 2nd Shift
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Project Coordinator
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Inventory Control Clerk
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Engineering Specialist/Sr. Technician, Electrical Engineering (R4691)
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec
Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Staff
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Engineer, Staff
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Security Engineer - US Government
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesavi
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing / Test Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Firmware Engineer
Embedded / Firmware Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Platform Engineer
Software Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mechanical Assembly Technician
Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Mission Operations Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Technical Operations Engineer
Systems / Integration Engineer at Allen Control Systems — Austin, TX. View the full posting and apply.
Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Tactical Edge
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The defense technology engineering job market
Defense tech hiring splits into a few core tracks. Software and platform engineers build the command-and-control, mission-planning, and data-fusion systems that tie sensors and effectors together. Autonomy and perception engineers work on SLAM, computer vision, sensor fusion, and GNC for drones and unmanned systems, while embedded and firmware engineers write the RTOS, bare-metal, and FPGA code that runs on flight and weapons hardware. RF and communications engineers handle radar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, and resilient datalinks; aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and systems-integration engineers turn all of it into airframes, power systems, and integrated platforms that ship.
Who's hiring falls into three buckets. Venture-backed defense startups such as Shield AI, Palantir, Epirus, Chaos Industries, Vannevar Labs, and Allen Control Systems are scaling fast and hire heavily in autonomy, embedded, RF, and software. The traditional primes and their tier-one suppliers run large, steadier pipelines for aerospace, systems, and manufacturing roles. And federal agencies and defense labs hire civil-service engineers directly through USAJobs. Hubs cluster in Southern California and San Diego, the DC and Northern Virginia corridor, the SF Bay Area, plus Denver, Austin, and Seattle, with a growing slice of remote-US software work.
Pay is strong and skews with clearance and specialization. Mid-level engineers commonly land in the $120k to $180k base range, senior and staff roles run roughly $180k to $260k, and scarce specialties like autonomy, GNC, and RF/EW can push higher at well-funded startups. Federal GS roles pay less in base but add locality and stability. In-demand skills include C and C++, Rust, and Python; RTOS and embedded Linux; ROS, sensor fusion, and controls; FPGA and DSP work; model-based systems engineering; and increasingly ML for perception and targeting. A U.S. person status and the ability to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance widen your options substantially.
Frequently asked questions
Do defense tech jobs require a security clearance?
Many do, but not all. A lot of roles ask that you be a U.S. person (citizen or permanent resident) because of ITAR, and plenty are open to candidates who are clearable rather than already cleared. Startups often hire uncleared engineers and sponsor the clearance once you start. If a posting requires an active Secret or Top Secret clearance, it will usually say so.
What does defense tech engineering typically pay?
For the private sector, mid-level engineers commonly see $120k to $180k base, with senior and staff roles roughly $180k to $260k and specialized autonomy, GNC, or RF talent sometimes higher. Federal GS positions have lower base pay but add locality adjustments and strong benefits. Clearance, location, and specialty move these numbers the most.
Which skills and tools are most in demand?
C/C++, Rust, and Python show up constantly, along with embedded Linux and RTOS work, FPGA/DSP for RF and signal processing, and ROS with sensor fusion and controls for autonomy. On the systems side, model-based systems engineering and integration experience is valued, and ML skills for perception are increasingly sought. Hardware roles lean on PCB design, avionics, and DO-178/AS9100 familiarity.
Are there remote defense tech jobs?
Some, mostly on the software and data side, and we tag those as Remote (US). But a large share of defense work is on-site or hybrid because it involves classified spaces, secure facilities, or physical hardware and test benches. Expect autonomy, embedded, RF, and manufacturing roles to be primarily on-site in the major hubs.
How do I break into defense tech from commercial engineering?
Your core engineering skills transfer directly; the gap is usually domain context and clearance eligibility. Target the venture-backed startups first since they hire uncleared, clearable candidates and move quickly, then build toward a clearance once inside. Highlighting hands-on work in embedded systems, autonomy, RF, or hardware integration helps, and being a U.S. person is often the single biggest unlock.