Karman Space & Defense

Business Development Director

Lead market growth, sales strategy, and product integration; 10+ years leadership in BD; aerospace/defense exp; CRM/forecasting; ITAR; travel.

Procurement Supervisor

5-8+ years procurement/supply chain; 3+ years leading teams; FAR/DFARS; knowledge of ERP (Epicor); experience with technical materials; AS9100 familiarity; strong negotiation and supplier management; ability to read drawings/SOW.

Manufacturing Engineer II

Bachelor in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or 5 years engineering experience; 2+ years relevant experience; read blueprints; U.S. citizen.

Director  of Operations

Director of Operations

Lead and coordinate manufacturing operations across multiple locations; drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Quality Manager

Lead AS9100 QMS, ensure compliance with customer/regulatory requirements, drive audits and continuous improvement in a defense manufacturing environment.

Chief Engineer, Composites 

Chief Engineer

Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, and design structures and mechanical systems for aerospace/DoD standards; 10+ years technical experience, 5+ years with composites; U.S. citizenship; DoD Secret clearance.

Electrical Shop Quality Inspector

HS Diploma; AA preferred; inspection in soldering/wire harness; AS9100/ISO9001 environment; IPC-610/620 or J-STD desirable; U.S. citizen; DoD SECRET clearance

Senior Vice President of Business Development

Vice President of Business Development

Extensive strategic planning and senior leadership in business development, with 15+ years in Space/Defense; US citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.

Quality Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 3+ years QA in manufacturing; ISO/QMS knowledge; experience with quality systems and audits.

Propellant Assistant I+ 

Propellant Assistant I

Must stand, work in fast-paced environment, lift up to 100 lb, follow safety procedures, operate light machinery, perform basic math, and follow manufacturing worksheets.

Director of Engineering

Lead engineering, 10+ years aerospace/defense manufacturing; 5+ years leadership; BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing; US citizenship; ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.

Pricing Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; 0-3+ years government contracting or pricing experience; Excel proficiency; knowledge of FAR/DFARS/CAS/TINA; ProPricer preferred.

CNC Machinist

5 axis CNC Machinist with 2nd shift experience; proficient with Siemens 840D and Fanuc 31i-B5; blueprint interpretation; setup and tooling; working in a QA/QMS environment.

CNC Machinist 

Experienced 5-axis CNC Machinist, 2nd shift; proficient with Siemens 840D and Fanuc 31i-B5; blueprint interpretation; setup, tooling, NC programs; AS9100 familiarity; high school education or equivalent.

Experienced 5-axis CNC machinist, 2nd shift, proficient with Siemens 840D and Fanuc 31i-B5, blueprints, setup and tooling, QA compliance.

Experienced 5-axis CNC machinist with Siemens 840D and Fanuc 31i-B5 controls; blueprint interpretation; setup and tooling; ability to work second shift; U.S. work eligibility.

VTL Machinist

Machinist

Experienced 5-axis CNC Machinist, 2nd shift in South El Monte, CA; operate CNC machinery; coordinate with NC Programmers; ensure materials, tooling, and programs ready; contribute to QMS and product quality.

Design Engineer II+

Design Engineer

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 2-5 years aerospace/defense experience; Solid engineering knowledge; Proficient in SolidWorks; DoD SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship.

CNC Lathe Operator 

Set up and operate CNC lathe; measure finished parts with precision tools; read and communicate in English; at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Title	Location	Date
Business Development Director Full Time · $160K-$200K · 10+ YOE Corona or South El Monte · Onsite	Corona or South El Monte Onsite	Feb 25, 2026
Procurement Supervisor Full Time · $96K-$115K · 5+ YOE Huntington Beach, California, United States · Onsite	Huntington Beach, California, United States Onsite	Feb 23, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer II Full Time · $90K-$110K · 2+ YOE Mukilteo, Washington, United States · Onsite	Mukilteo, Washington, United States Onsite	Feb 23, 2026
Director of Operations Full Time · $160K-$220K · 10+ YOE South El Monte, California, United States · Onsite	South El Monte, California, United States Onsite	Feb 20, 2026
Quality Manager Full Time · 8+ YOE Cedar City, Utah, United States · Onsite	Cedar City, Utah, United States Onsite	Feb 13, 2026
Chief Engineer, Composites Full Time · $165K-$220K · 10+ YOE Mukilteo, Washington, United States · Onsite	Mukilteo, Washington, United States Onsite	Feb 7, 2026
Electrical Shop Quality Inspector Full Time · $52K-$73K/yr Mukilteo, Washington, United States · Onsite	Mukilteo, Washington, United States Onsite	Feb 6, 2026
Senior Vice President of Business Development Full Time · $225K-$280K · 15+ YOE Huntington Beach, California, United States · Onsite	Huntington Beach, California, United States Onsite	Feb 5, 2026
Quality Engineer Full Time · $62K-$83K/yr · 3+ YOE Brea, California, United States · Onsite	Brea, California, United States Onsite	Jan 28, 2026
Propellant Assistant I+ Full Time Cedar City, Utah, United States · Onsite	Cedar City, Utah, United States Onsite	Jan 27, 2026
Director of Engineering Full Time · $150K-$180K · 10+ YOE Brea, California, United States · Onsite	Brea, California, United States Onsite	Jan 19, 2026
Pricing Analyst Full Time · $80K-$135K · 0+ YOE Mukilteo, Washington, United States · Onsite	Mukilteo, Washington, United States Onsite	Jan 9, 2026
CNC Machinist Full Time · $52K-$73K/yr Corona, California, United States · Onsite	Corona, California, United States Onsite	Jan 6, 2026
CNC Machinist Full Time · $56K-$62K/yr Santa Ana, California, United States · Onsite	Santa Ana, California, United States Onsite	Dec 12, 2025
CNC Machinist Full Time · $56K-$62K/yr Santa Ana, California, United States · Onsite	Santa Ana, California, United States Onsite	Dec 12, 2025
CNC Machinist Full Time · $52K-$73K/yr South El Monte, California, United States · Onsite	South El Monte, California, United States Onsite	Dec 9, 2025
VTL Machinist Full Time · $62K-$94K/yr South El Monte, California, United States · Onsite	South El Monte, California, United States Onsite	Dec 2, 2025
Design Engineer II+ Full Time · $100K-$165K · 2+ YOE Mukilteo, Washington, United States · Onsite	Mukilteo, Washington, United States Onsite	Dec 1, 2025
CNC Lathe Operator Full Time · $42K-$50K/yr · 1+ YOE Santa Ana, California, United States · Onsite	Santa Ana, California, United States Onsite	Nov 25, 2025

Activities	Missile system manufacturingSpacecraft component designPropulsion system productionPayload protection engineeringAerospace structure testing
Headquarters	US
Industries	AerospaceDefense
Name	Karman Space & Defense
Employees	1,113
Type	Public
Subsidiaries	Aerospace Engineering Corp.AMRO Fabricating CorporationIndustrial Solid PropulsionAmerican Automated EngineeringSystima TechnologiesMetal Technology Ltd
Tagline	Designing and manufacturing mission-critical systems for space and defense.
Founded	2,020
Website	karman-sd.com
Stock Exchange	NYSE
Stock Symbol	KRMN

Karman Space & Defense

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