Jobs at The MIL Corporation

This onsite Principal Embedded Software Engineer role within Collins Aerospace's Mission Systems team focuses on developing mission-critical software for Strategic Nuclear Deterrence programs. The position requires an active U.S. government Secret security clearance and involves deriving requirements, creating UML designs, implementing software builds, and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities include supporting stakeholders, verifying software requirements, and collaborating with senior engineers in an Agile environment. The role offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in aerospace and defense technologies while leading initiatives in a high-impact, secure environment. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to national defense systems.

This onsite Senior Electrical Component Engineer role is based in Tucson, Arizona, supporting defense programs within a team dedicated to national security and technological innovation. The position involves determining component application requirements, guiding technology insertion and parts selection, and managing bill of materials development in collaboration with designers and suppliers. Key responsibilities include creating verification data packages and presenting obsolescence risk results during critical design reviews. The role appeals to engineers seeking to solve meaningful challenges for a company with over a century of engineering heritage. It offers a collaborative culture rooted in trust and accountability, with relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. An active U.S. government security clearance is required to perform these duties.

This 12-month contract role involves designing moderate to highly complex printed wiring boards for a hybrid team based in Reston, Virginia. The position requires collaborating with electrical and packaging engineers to implement advanced layout techniques such as impedance control, differential pairs, and high-density component routing. Key responsibilities include interpreting design requirements, defining fabrication criteria with manufacturing engineers, and utilizing tools like Siemens Xpedition and AutoCAD to drive projects from concept to completion. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to apply their expertise in a dynamic environment with minimal oversight. It offers a stable schedule with a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic designs while adhering to strict industry standards.

The Senior Structures Engineer role supports airworthiness and structural integration for U.S. military aircraft platforms within a specialized engineering team. Key responsibilities include conducting technical reviews of structural modifications, performing fatigue and stress analyses, and providing leadership on complex aircraft sustainment projects. The position involves mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with government authorities, and developing CAD documentation for mission systems. This opportunity appeals to experienced professionals seeking to work on high-impact defense missions with a collaborative culture. The role offers a mix of office-based engineering work and occasional travel to test ranges, providing a dynamic environment for technical growth and national service.

The Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role within Saab Inc.'s Autonomous and Undersea Systems division focuses on designing pressure vessels, propulsion systems, and electro-mechanical assemblies for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership for research and development, managing system-level trade-offs across multiple engineering disciplines, and mentoring junior engineering staff. The position requires interfacing with various business functions to define customer requirements and leading design verification efforts. This opportunity is appealing for its chance to work on cutting-edge defense technology with a mission to enhance national security. The role offers a collaborative culture with significant professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a business casual environment. Candidates must be based at the Quincy, MA or Cranston, RI facilities and may travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

The Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role within Saab Inc.'s Autonomous and Undersea Systems division focuses on designing pressure vessels, propulsion systems, and electro-mechanical assemblies for unmanned underwater and surface vehicles. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership for research and development, managing system-level design trade-offs, and mentoring engineering teams while ensuring adherence to quality and security standards. This position is based in Quincy, MA, or Cranston, RI, with occasional travel required. The role is appealing for its opportunity to shape the future of defense technology, offer significant professional growth, and provide a supportive culture that values work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.

This Systems Engineer role within the Engineering & Design team at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory focuses on architecting and integrating complex defense and aerospace systems for national security missions. Key responsibilities include developing system architectures, managing requirements through model-based systems engineering, conducting trade studies, and leading verification and validation activities alongside multidisciplinary experts. The position appeals to candidates seeking a mission-driven environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, innovation, and professional growth through support for advanced degrees and continuous learning. The role offers the opportunity to tackle high-impact real-world challenges in a collaborative culture while working with cutting-edge simulation tools and industry standards.

This full-time Systems Engineer role at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado, focuses on leading safety analysis for the FBM program within the national defense sector. The position involves analyzing hardware and software to establish system safety requirements, developing critical documentation such as Preliminary Hazard Lists and Safety Assessment Reports in compliance with MIL-STD-882, and participating in design and test reviews. The role appeals to candidates seeking to solve complex engineering challenges in a culture that values creativity, integrity, and purposeful innovation. While the position requires onsite work at the facility, the organization offers flexible alternate work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

The Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer role within Saab Inc.'s Autonomous and Undersea Systems division focuses on designing pressure vessels, propulsion systems, and electromechanical assemblies for unmanned surface and underwater vehicles. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership for product development, managing system-level trade-offs across engineering disciplines, and mentoring engineering staff while ensuring adherence to quality and security standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology with a mission to enhance national safety. The role is based in Quincy, MA or Cranston, RI, with occasional travel required. It appeals to candidates seeking professional growth, a collaborative culture, and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and retirement contributions.

The Battery Electrical Engineer role at GM Defense focuses on designing and integrating high-voltage battery electrical systems for military platforms. Key responsibilities include leading technical trade-off studies, managing the integration of sub-systems like BMS and harnessing, and supporting prototype builds with issue resolution. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to oversee development from requirements through release while ensuring compliance with safety and customer standards. This opportunity appeals to engineers seeking a self-directed environment within a small team, offering the chance to work on significant government programs. The role is based onsite with limited travel under 25% and emphasizes a culture of meaningful change and inclusion.

This full-time Senior System Security Engineer role supports the NASA Independent Verification and Validation team in Fairmont, West Virginia, focusing on cybersecurity analysis for spacecraft systems. The position involves developing and executing simulation environments to identify hardware and software vulnerabilities within integrated space architectures. Key responsibilities include modeling avionics components, evaluating attack surfaces, conducting security-focused test scenarios, and providing technical mentorship to junior engineers. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact mission protection services with a 10% travel requirement. It is particularly appealing for professionals seeking to apply advanced threat modeling skills in a mission-critical environment while contributing to the integrity of space exploration systems.

This onsite Mechanical Quality Inspector role at nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems in Longmont, Colorado, supports the development of high-energy laser systems for the Department of Defense. The position involves performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections on precision mechanical components using advanced measurement tools like CMMs. Key responsibilities include interpreting complex engineering drawings, maintaining strict part traceability, documenting nonconforming materials, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues within an ISO-certified cleanroom environment. The role appeals to candidates seeking to contribute to cutting-edge defense technology with a culture of excellence. It offers a comprehensive benefits package including full health coverage, paid time off, and a 401k match, requiring a minimum of five years of experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing and eligibility for a security clearance.

This full-time Integrated Logistics Support Engineer role supports the Satellite Control Network program within CACI's logistics department. The position involves managing lifecycle sustainment activities, including provisioning analysis, maintenance planning, and configuration management for defense systems. Key responsibilities include developing logistics product data, tracking obsolescence and supply support, and ensuring compliance with contract deliverables. The role offers a flexible work arrangement with up to 25% local travel and provides access to robust learning resources. Candidates will join a culture of integrity and trust that values continuous growth, allowing employees to balance professional ambitions with personal life through flexible time off benefits.

This senior engineering role focuses on defining and executing quality processes for cable and wire harness sub-systems within a defense technology organization. The position involves collaborating with product and manufacturing teams to drive supplier development, design functional test processes, and manage supplier qualification activities such as PPAP and audits. Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis for fitment issues, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards, and mitigating supply chain risks to guarantee reliable component delivery. The role appeals to candidates seeking to build world-class quality systems while working hands-on with engineering teams. It offers the opportunity to drive strategic goals across the product lifecycle with a requirement for significant travel to supplier locations and the necessity of holding a TS/SCI security clearance.

This senior systems safety engineering role at Lockheed Martin Space in Denver focuses on ensuring the safety of national defense and spacecraft systems throughout their lifecycle. The position involves conducting detailed hazard analyses, developing safety documentation such as Preliminary Hazard Lists and Safety Assessment Reports, and supporting design reviews and verification activities. Key responsibilities include coordinating with test range safety teams, maintaining hazard tracking systems, and translating customer requirements into hardware and software safety standards. The role appeals to professionals seeking to work on cutting-edge space technology within a culture that values integrity, innovation, and work-life balance. Employees benefit from flexible work schedules, comprehensive career development opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages big-picture thinking and diverse perspectives.

This onsite Senior Human Factors Engineer role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, within the LCE team at RTX, a leading aerospace and defense organization. The position focuses on leading MIL-STD-1472 compliant engineering programs and serving as a technical authority for human factors analyses across complex subsystems. Key responsibilities include driving human performance integration into system design, coordinating with customer representatives to refine requirements, and providing mentorship to early career engineers. The role appeals to professionals seeking to shape the future of national defense by solving complex safety and usability challenges in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance and be a U.S. citizen. The position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects with a company that values trust, innovation, and a safer world.

This onsite Senior Human Factors Engineer role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, within the LCE team at RTX, a leading aerospace and defense organization. The position focuses on leading MIL-STD-1472 compliant engineering programs and serving as a technical authority for human factors analyses across complex subsystems. Key responsibilities include driving human performance integration into system design, coordinating with customer representatives to refine requirements, and providing mentorship to early career engineers. The role appeals to professionals seeking to shape the future of national defense by ensuring safety and usability in critical systems. Candidates will work in a collaborative culture that values innovation and trust, with opportunities to influence design tradeoffs across multiple engineering disciplines. A valid U.S. Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are mandatory requirements for this position.

This onsite Senior Human Factors Engineer role is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, within the LCE team at RTX, a leading aerospace and defense organization. The position focuses on leading MIL-STD-1472 compliant engineering programs and serving as a technical authority for human factors analyses across complex subsystems. Key responsibilities include driving human performance integration into system design, coordinating with customer representatives to refine requirements, and providing mentorship to early career engineers. The role appeals to professionals seeking to shape the future of national defense by ensuring safety and usability in critical systems. It offers a collaborative culture rooted in trust and innovation, with opportunities for relocation and the chance to work on high-visibility projects that connect and protect the world. A U.S. citizenship and active Secret security clearance are required.

This senior electrical engineering role focuses on full-cycle PCB design and embedded systems development for missile fuzing and air vehicle subsystems. The position involves schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, and low-level firmware development to support bring-up and testing. Key responsibilities include collaborating with vehicle teams to define interconnect diagrams, conducting root cause analysis for field operations, and performing lab, ground, and flight tests. The role appeals to engineers passionate about national defense and working on cutting-edge ordnance systems within a collaborative environment. Candidates will engage in cross-discipline design reviews and vendor evaluations while maintaining an active security clearance. The position requires occasional travel for testing and offers the opportunity to contribute to critical missions protecting the United States and its allies.

This Staff Electrical Engineer role serves as a generalist within the defense engineering team, focusing on the full lifecycle design of printed circuit boards and fuzing systems for missile platforms. Key responsibilities include schematic design, component selection, layout supervision, and low-level firmware development for bring-up and testing. The engineer collaborates closely with vehicle development teams to define system interconnects, conduct root cause analysis, and support field operations through lab, ground, and flight testing. The position appeals to candidates passionate about national defense by offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge ordnance and unmanned systems. The role requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance and involves occasional travel for testing surges.

This part-time Senior Principal Software Engineer role supports the Naval Air Systems Command PMA-275 team, focusing on the V-22 Osprey mission planning ground systems. The position involves conducting technical analysis of avionics and mission planning issues, developing Engineering Change Proposals, and coordinating with government and contractor teams on schedules and risks. Key responsibilities include reviewing contractor submissions, applying military avionics development standards, and providing technical briefings to senior leadership. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to make an immediate impact on critical defense aircraft readiness within a collaborative integrated product team environment. Candidates must hold a current Secret level clearance and possess extensive experience with aircraft mission planning systems and the Joint Mission Planning System framework.

This Mechanical Engineer role supports the Federal Team at Field AI, focusing on the design and integration of ruggedized robotic systems for demanding real-world environments. Key responsibilities include creating detailed CAD models for enclosures and chassis, performing thermal and structural simulations, and managing the full product lifecycle from prototyping to production. The position requires close collaboration with electrical and systems engineers to ensure reliable hardware performance under strict weight and environmental constraints. The opportunity is appealing due to the chance to work on cutting-edge robotics that solve complex challenges in unstructured settings, backed by a team with a strong track record in defense and autonomous systems. The role is fully onsite at the Irvine, California office, offering a collaborative culture where in-person engagement drives innovation and rapid iteration.