Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
0+ YOEU.S. citizen with active Secret clearance, bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering, familiarity with CFD and trajectory modeling, CAD and MATLAB proficiency.
Los Angeles County or Vandenberg AFB or Washington or Cape Canaveral AFS or Patrick AFB or Houston or Wallops Island
$77k-$148k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Federal Aviation Administration: Regulates civil aviation and manages national air traffic systems.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (ABET or equivalent) and 1+ year specialized aerospace engineering experience; U.S. citizenship, transcripts required; Secret clearance adjudication; specialized experience in launch vehicle safety, analyses, or inspections.
Qwaltec: Engineering and training services for satellite and space missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or science, 5+ years relevant experience, active Top Secret/TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, ability to work onsite in the Maryland/Washington DC Metro area.
U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
1+ YOERequires professional engineering degree or equivalent, 1+ year specialized flight-dynamics experience with rotorcraft, knowledge of stability/control, flying qualities, aerodynamics, modeling & simulation, flight test, and applicable airworthiness criteria.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
5+ YOEB.S. in aerospace/mechanical or related +5 years aerodynamic analysis of missile systems; experience with CFD++/US3D/Kestrel, MATLAB, CFD, grid generation, hypersonic flows, wind-tunnel testing; US citizenship and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance.
Beyond New Horizons: Provides test operations and sustainment for aerospace testing complexes.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain security clearance, 5+ years progressive mechanical/aerospace systems engineering experience, CAD and FEA experience, strong communication and safety analysis skills.
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics (MS preferred),4+ years GNC experience, proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++, guidance/estimation/Kalman filter experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, NumPy, SciPy, HWIL, SIL
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics, 4+ years GNC or flight controls experience, MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++ proficiency, Kalman filtering and sensor fusion experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C, C++, NumPy, SciPy, HWIL, SIL
Quartus Engineering: Designs and builds precision engineering systems and optical solutions.
0+ YOEBS in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering, 0-2 years design experience, proficiency in CREO or SolidWorks, machining/shop experience, CAD/drawing/BOM/tolerance analysis skills, US Person required.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.: Provides engineering, technology, and cybersecurity services for national security.
5+ YOEMS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent),5+ years relevant experience,expertise in hypersonics,aerothermodynamics,propulsion,high-fidelity CFD,programming,and defense industry experience;active TS/SCI preferred.
Modern Technology Solutions: A defense-focused engineering firm providing advanced aerospace modeling, simulation, and technical analysis support.
5+ YOEMS in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years' experience, TS/SCI clearance preferred, expertise in hypersonics/aerothermodynamics/propulsion/CFD, proficiency in Python/MATLAB/Fortran/C++ and M&S toolchains, strong technical writing and leadership.
MORSE Corp: Develops AI and autonomous systems for US national security.
5+ YOEMS/PhD in relevant field, 5+ years experience, US citizenship or ability to obtain security clearance, strong physics/math/statistics background, Python proficiency, algorithm and simulation experience.
Aerospace Systems Engineer I – Early Career (2026 Starts)
Kent or Seattle or Denver or Longmont or Reston or Cape Canaveral
$75k-$114k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
0+ YOEBS in engineering or technical field (recent grads eligible, start by Fall 2026); experience or internships in systems/aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering; requirements development, test, integration, and verification skills; strong communication.
JRC Integrated Systems: Provides engineering and technology solutions for national defense missions.
4+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or physics; 4+ years GNC/missile guidance; MATLAB/Simulink; Python or C/C++; DoD Secret clearance; 6-DOF modeling; sensor fusion.
Aerospace Software Engineer - Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$100k-$140k/yrOnsiteFull Time
JacobsNYSE: J: Global provider of professional engineering and technical services.
2+ YOEBS degree and 2-5 years in software engineering; TS/SCI clearance; Go and REST experience; Docker, Git; Kubernetes and Helm preferred; Angular frontend, WebAssembly; security best practices.
Hampton or Greenbelt or Huntsville or Dallas or Houston or Denver or Mountain View or Edwards Air Force Base
$135k-$195k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Analytical Mechanics Associates: Provides aerospace engineering and technical services for space missions.
Bachelor's in engineering required; minimum 5,000 hours Thermal Desktop experience, leadership/mentoring experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, strong documentation and presentation skills, and U.S. citizenship (ITAR work).
Thermal Desktop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python, PTC Creo