Defense tech jobs in the United States: software, data and engineering roles
9,619 open technical roles at 254 defense and security companies in the United States: Software engineering (2,040), Embedded and hardware (2,575), Data and AI (1,076), Cloud, networks and IT (1,534), Cyber security (691), Test and QA (369), Product and engineering leadership (1,107), Graduates and early careers (227). 1,303 of them are open to candidates of any nationality; the rest ask for citizenship or a government security check. 2,496 mention relocation support.
disa.mil · HQ: Fort Meade, United States · Military Communication · Digital Government · Hiring 13, 8 new
HQ: Fort Meade, United States · Military Communication · Digital Government · Hiring 13, 8 new
Defense Information Systems Agency is a United States Department of Defense organization that provides information technology and communications support to the military. Its postings cover cybersecurity specialists and IT specialists supporting the mission of US Cyber Command under the Cyber Excepted Service. The agency is headquartered in Fort Meade, Maryland, United States.
army.mil · HQ: Arlington, United States · Military · C4ISR · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1775 · Hiring 65, 29 new
HQ: Arlington, United States · Military · C4ISR · 1001-5000 employees · Est. 1775 · Hiring 65, 29 new
Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, United States, the United States Army is the primary land-based military service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, operating under the Department of the Army within the Department of Defense. Established in 1775 as the Continental Army, the institution is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping ground forces for combat operations, national defense, and global security missions. By commanding an extensive force of active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve personnel, and leveraging advanced combat systems, tactical aviation, and global logistics infrastructure, the organization plays a foundational role in maintaining national security and supporting international defense alliances worldwide.
navy.mil · Washington · San Diego · Jacksonville · Monterey · Annapolis · Naval Systems · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 74, 31 new
Washington · San Diego · Jacksonville · Monterey · Annapolis · Naval Systems · 1001-5000 employees · Hiring 74, 31 new
United States Navy is the naval warfare branch of the US armed forces. Its civilian job ads seek IT specialists, system administrators and IT program managers for shipyards and commands such as Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Newport, San Diego and Dahlgren. The organization is based in the United States.
geaerospace.com · HQ: Evendale, United States · Defense Manufacturing · Aerospace Manufacturing · 5000+ employees · Est. 1892 · Trust A · Hiring 523, 121 new
HQ: Evendale, United States · Defense Manufacturing · Aerospace Manufacturing · 5000+ employees · Est. 1892 · Trust A · Hiring 523, 121 new
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company) is an aerospace manufacturing and aviation technology enterprise specializing in jet and turboprop engines, integrated avionics, mechanical systems, and maintenance services. Headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, United States, the company designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft - including powerplants produced independently and through major joint ventures like CFM International. Through an extensive global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) network, digital flight data analytics platforms, and defense propulsion contracts, the organization supports commercial air carriers, armed forces, and aerospace OEMs worldwide.
≈ $157k – $283k per year (Estimated) · Head+ · 7+ years exp · United States · Remote (United States) · Relocation · High School Diploma · Full-Time · Secret · Citizenship or vetting required · Architect
1,303 of the 9,619 roles here state no citizenship or security-check demand. A role that does - a citizenship, a national security vetting, a US clearance - says so in its advert, and the card marks it.
Companies whose main business is defence and security - prime contractors, defence electronics, naval, land and air systems, defence software and the defence tech startups - and the defence divisions of diversified groups. Companies of Russia, Belarus, China, Hong Kong, Iran and North Korea and companies under sanctions are left out.
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Northrop Grumman
Anduril Industries
Leidos
Lockheed Martin
CACI International
SAIC
L3Harris Technologies
Booz Allen Hamilton
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Boeing
Shield AI
KBR
AeroVironment
Palantir Technologies
