52 research engineer jobs at 25 companies in Rockledge, FL
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Bethesda or Fort Worth or Littleton or Louisville or Orlando
$89k-$178k/yrRemoteFull Time
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in related field, 2+ years working with quantum computing concepts or laboratory optics, strong written/oral communication, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance, proficiency in Python/Julia/MATLAB.
Annapolis Junction or Palm Bay or Maryland or Florida or South Carolina or Texas or United States
$77k-$163k/yrRemoteFull Time
Nightwing: Provides advanced cyber and intelligence solutions for national security.
2+ YOEBachelor's +4 yrs or Master's +2 yrs in computer science or related field; strong software development skills in C/C++/Python; experience with program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools; knowledge of Windows/Linux and x86/x64 assembly.
Principal / Sr. Principal Research and Advanced Design Test Engineer
Melbourne, Florida, United States
$98k-$148k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
1+ YOEActive DoD Secret clearance required, ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP, STEM degree, RF testing experience, experience developing test plans, and willingness to travel up to 25%.
Principal / Sr. Principal Research and Advanced Design Test Engineer
Melbourne or Redondo Beach
$98k-$148k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 1–8 years' related experience (level-dependent), active DoD Secret clearance required at start, ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP, RF testing experience, test plan development, and willingness to travel ~25%.
New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or physics, graduating 2025–2026, 1+ years mechanical/fluids engineering experience via projects/research/internships, ability to work extended hours/weekends, and ability to pass Air Force background/meet ITAR eligibility.
Orlando Naval Warfare Center, Florida, United States
$126k-$192k/yrOnsiteFull Time
U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtSupervisory experience in cost and schedule analysis for training systems, lead cost/schedule product development, team building, process and tool modernization, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement; degree in engineering or operations research required.
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
5+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance; Bachelor's in CS/Computer Engineering/Cybersecurity with 5+ years of relevant exp; strong binary analysis and RE skills.
IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, QEMU, AFL++, Python, C/C++, x86, ARM
Trilon Group: Providing engineering and design services for community infrastructure.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license or EIT with PE within 6 months; proficiency in electrical design and analysis software; strong project management and communication skills.
Houston or El Segundo or Merritt Island or Kennedy Space Center or Colorado Springs or Johnson Space Center
$100k-$150k/yrOnsiteFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or STEM required (Master's preferred for project engineer), 3–6 years systems engineering or human spaceflight experience, ability to obtain security clearance, occasional travel (10–25%), strong communication and technical leadership skills.
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
7+ YOEBachelor's in engineering; 7+ years MV substation design; PE license; proficient in AutoCAD, Python, MATLAB; strong communication; leadership in projects.
Siemens EnergyXetra: ENR: Designs and manufactures energy technology and power generation equipment.
8+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Engineering,8+ years project management experience,knowledge of gas turbine blades/vanes,experience with project plans,EPM,Lean/Agile;RDPM/PMP preferred;willingness to travel occasionally.
REDLattice: Provides advanced cybersecurity software and vulnerability research services.
Experience deploying and managing LLMs in offline environments, cybersecurity or vulnerability research support, API/interface development, and strong systems integration skills; active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain polygraph.
Orange County Government: Public administration and civic services for Orange County, Florida.
6+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent and 6 years progressive experience researching, analyzing data, producing maps and supporting engineering operations; college coursework may substitute year-for-year. Requires GIS and advanced software proficiency and ability to perform field inspections and document management.
GIS, Microsoft PowerPoint, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ArcMap GIS, ArcPro
University of Central Florida: A public university offering degrees and conducting scientific research.
PhD required in physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or related; experience with DFT, GC-DFT, microkinetic modeling, machine learning, and MLIPs; strong communication and mentorship skills; submit CV, research statement, letters, and official transcripts.
Kimley-Horn: Provides professional engineering, planning, and design consulting services.
Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) with working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, ability to produce subdivision/ALTA/topographic maps, perform boundary research and prepare legal descriptions; associate or bachelor\u0002s preferred.
Mead & Hunt: Full-service architecture, engineering, and construction services firm.
2+ YOEAssociate degree in CAD/engineering technology or related field with 2 years of experience; or 4+ years without degree; CAD software proficiency; able to work in a team; willing to travel.
Kegman: Provides engineering and technical services for government defense agencies.
3+ YOEExpert Python AI/ML engineer with deep learning, signal processing, Git, and production tooling experience; U.S. citizenship and an active, fully adjudicated government security clearance required.