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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.
Astrion: Provides engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support services.
6+ YOEBachelor's in engineering; 6+ years in engineering; US citizen; active DOD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; software/CS experience; strong communication and analysis skills.
Arvada or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Seattle or Washington
HybridFull Time
Quindar: Cloud-native software for automated satellite mission operations.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtLead complex software and systems engineering in aerospace/defense; architecture focus; leadership; government programs; security clearance readiness.
SAICNYSE: SAIC: Provides engineering, IT, and mission support services to government.
9+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 9+ years supporting software/systems engineering or integration, active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, U.S. citizenship, experience with systems engineering lifecycle, Agile/DevSecOps, and aerospace/defense systems.
ASRC Federal: Provides engineering and IT services to federal government agencies.
15+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace or related field; 15+ years aerospace engineering; strong software and systems engineering; proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python; AI/LLMs; excellent communication.
C, C++, Rust, Python, Google Apps Script, Linux, AI/LLMs
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
9+ YOEBachelor's in a technical discipline, 9+ years supporting software/systems engineering or integration, experience with systems engineering lifecycle, Agile/DevSecOps knowledge, aerospace/defense experience, active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, U.S. citizenship.
SOSi: Provides technology and mission solutions for national security.
10+ YOE10+ years in software architecture and systems engineering in defense, aerospace, or maritime sectors; Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Systems/Software Engineering; active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Provides engineering and technology consulting services to industrial clients.
6+ YOE6+ years in software/data engineering with production ML/AI deployments; bachelor\u0002s in engineering; expertise in generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Python, Kubernetes, cloud (GCP/AWS), CI/CD and MLOps; leadership and mentorship experience.
4+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Aerospace or similar, 4+ years experience, Python, API design, automated testing, relational DBs (Postgres/MySQL), GitLab CI, Docker, Linux; cloud, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and microservices experience preferred. Must be able to access export-controlled information.
Intuitive MachinesNASDAQ: LUNR: Provides lunar exploration spacecraft and space-based data services.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in aerospace or related field; 5+ years; C/C++, Python; real-time software; GN&C hardware and sensors; SWIL/HWIL testing; Agile tools; Git.
C, C++, Python, Real-time software, GN&C hardware, IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, OpNav, JIRA, Git, Trick, Bash, GEONS, CSPICE, GMAT, Monte Carlo analysis
AI Systems Engineer (Aerospace Integrations) (Hub-Remote: DC or Philly Metro)
Alexandria or Philadelphia or Washington
$157k-$189k/yrRemoteFull Time
Element 84: Builds cloud-native geospatial software and data processing pipelines.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering experience in aerospace/manufacturing, strong Python, cloud (AWS) experience, CAD/CAE automation knowledge, LLM and agentic systems expertise, and ability to translate physics and aerospace standards into programmatic guardrails.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
5+ YOEBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 5+ years' related experience; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, middleware (DDS/ActiveMQ); hands-on field test experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Software)
Frederick, Maryland, United States
$75k-$101k/yrHybridFull Time
WGS Systems: Develops intelligence and surveillance systems for military and law enforcement.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; 2-5 years product development experience in defense/aerospace/electronics; US Citizen with ability to obtain USG security clearance; strong CAD/FEA; Python; prototyping; hardware/software integration.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOE8+ years in tracking algorithms for aerospace/defense; leadership in algorithm development; MATLAB/Python; C++ production deployment; strong communication.
Engineering - Aerospace, Electrical, RF, Mechanical, etc. 2026
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
$58k-$101k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Provides aerospace, defense, and security products and technology services.
Design, develop, and test mechanical/electromechanical systems; analyze data; produce technical documentation; collaborate with cross-functional teams. Desired experience with engineering software, project management tools, and discipline-specific certification.
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
12+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related, 12+ years software engineering experience with significant leadership, experience in aerospace/mission-critical systems, strong architecture, cloud and distributed systems knowledge, and excellent communication.