Defence tech jobs worldwide: software, data and engineering roles by country
13,458 open software, data and engineering roles at 341 defence and security companies in 14 countries, by country and field. 29% of them are open to candidates of any nationality.
Thales Group, Netherlands Ministry of Defence, Robin Radar
By field
Software engineering 2,822Embedded and hardware 3,203Data and AI 1,447Cloud, networks and IT 2,136Cyber security 940Test and QA 419Product and engineering leadership 1,583Graduates and early careers 908
anduril.com • HQ: Costa Mesa, United States • Defense Manufacturing • C4ISR • Military Drones • Defense AI • 5000+ employees • Est. 2017 • Trust B • Hiring 2092, 170 new
HQ: Costa Mesa, United States • Defense Manufacturing • C4ISR • Military Drones • Defense AI • 5000+ employees • Est. 2017 • Trust B • Hiring 2092, 170 new
Anduril Industries is an American defence technology company founded in 2017 that builds autonomous systems and command software for military and border security customers. Rather than bidding on cost-plus programmes, it develops products with its own capital and sells them as finished systems, from surveillance towers and counter-drone interceptors to underwater vehicles and collaborative combat aircraft. Its Lattice software platform fuses sensor data into a single operating picture and controls the hardware family, and the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California with a large manufacturing site in Ohio.
RUAG is a Swiss technology and defence company whose Sensors and Electronic Warfare business builds radar and air surveillance systems. Its vacancies include system engineers and administrators for command and control systems, air surveillance project leaders and senior data engineers. The company is based in Switzerland.
chaosinc.com • HQ: Los Angeles, United States • Defense Manufacturing • C4ISR • 201-500 employees • Est. 2022 • Trust B • Hiring 151, 26 new
HQ: Los Angeles, United States • Defense Manufacturing • C4ISR • 201-500 employees • Est. 2022 • Trust B • Hiring 151, 26 new
CHAOS Industries is a pioneering brand that is defining the future of defense and critical industry technology. With their innovative solutions, they constantly push the boundaries and create what has never been seen before. Their cutting-edge products and services cater to the needs of defense and critical industry sectors, providing advanced technology and solutions that revolutionize the way these industries operate. From advanced defense systems to groundbreaking technologies, CHAOS Industries is at the forefront of innovation. Their expertise extends to areas such as cybersecurity, advanced communications, and much more. With a team of highly skilled professionals and a commitment to excellence, CHAOS Industries consistently delivers groundbreaking solutions that empower organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving world. For media and comment inquiries, reach out to [email protected], and for general correspondence, contact [email protected]. With locations in Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Seattle, CHAOS Industries serves a global clientele. Invest in the future with CHAOS Industries and join their team of visionaries.
$123k – $211k per year • Equity • Senior • 5+ years exp • In office (El Segundo, Los Angeles, United States) • Relocation • Nationals only • Citizenship or vetting required • Senior
defensie.nl • HQ: The Hague, Netherlands • Cyber Warfare • National Security • Hiring 40, 16 new
HQ: The Hague, Netherlands • Cyber Warfare • National Security • Hiring 40, 16 new
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence, known as Defensie, is the Dutch armed forces organisation that contributes to peace, freedom and security worldwide, with about 49,000 professional military personnel and reservists and more than 22,000 civilians. It hires ICT and GIS specialists, cyber warfare analysts, intelligence officers and team leaders. The organisation is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
gdmissionsystems.com • HQ: Fairfax, United States • Military • Cybersecurity • C4ISR • Defense Manufacturing • National Security • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2015 • Trust A • Hiring 492, 58 new
HQ: Fairfax, United States • Military • Cybersecurity • C4ISR • Defense Manufacturing • National Security • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2015 • Trust A • Hiring 492, 58 new
General Dynamics Mission Systems is the business unit of defense contractor General Dynamics that builds C4ISR, secure communications, cybersecurity, electronic warfare and mission systems for land, sea, air, space and cyber operations, with headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. Formed in 2015 by merging two General Dynamics units, it employs more than 12,000 people at sites such as Pittsfield and Dedham in Massachusetts, Scottsdale in Arizona and Manassas in Virginia. Recruiting centers on ASIC and FPGA, embedded software, electrical, mechanical and systems engineers, test staff, manufacturing technicians and interns.
baesystems.com • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Naval Systems • Combat Aircraft • Defense Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1999 • Trust B • Hiring 271, 72 new
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Naval Systems • Combat Aircraft • Defense Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1999 • Trust B • Hiring 271, 72 new
BAE Systems is a British multinational defence, security and aerospace company headquartered in London, building combat aircraft, warships, submarines, land vehicles, electronic systems and cyber and intelligence products. Formed in 1999 from the merger of British Aerospace and Marconi Electronic Systems, it is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has major operations in the UK, the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and works on the Edgewing combat air programme. It hires hardware, software, structures, flight systems and spacecraft engineers, test and manufacturing specialists, project managers, supply chain and procurement staff, and graduates.
3,959 of the 13,458 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.
Which companies hire most?
RTX (1,538), Thales Group (1,042), CACI International (900), Northrop Grumman (884), Anduril Industries (875).
Which employers count as defence companies?
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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