Dod Hardware Development Process Jobs

This onsite Senior Navigation/IMU Engineer role within Raytheon's Advanced Effector Guidance Systems Department focuses on developing guidance electronics for defense programs. The position involves selecting inertial measurement units, analyzing performance data, and leading integration and testing efforts within a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include developing test plans, conducting root-cause failure investigations, and collaborating with suppliers and government customers. The role appeals to engineers seeking to work on meaningful, high-impact missions that enhance national security while benefiting from a strong culture of mentoring and innovation. Candidates will work independently in Tucson, Arizona, with opportunities for occasional travel and access to relocation assistance.

This onsite Senior Principal RF Engineer role within Raytheon's Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team focuses on designing and maintaining RF architectures for missile guidance hardware. Key responsibilities include developing subsystem requirements, performing hardware evaluation and modeling, conducting root-cause failure investigations, and mentoring junior engineers. The position appeals to candidates seeking to work on cutting-edge defense technology with a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and a safer world. The role offers opportunities to lead cross-functional projects, engage with government customers, and drive supplier commitments. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the position requires an active U.S. government security clearance and involves occasional travel for field work and customer meetings.

This full-time Systems Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems team focuses on developing advanced processing hardware and subsystems. The position involves driving product development from requirements derivation through integration, ensuring technical integrity while meeting cost and schedule goals. Key duties include supporting organizational process compliance and leveraging digital transformation tools like model-based engineering and Agile practices. The role appeals to engineers seeking to work on impactful defense and aerospace projects within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The position is based onsite in Owego, New York, offering a supportive environment in a scenic location, and requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

This full-time Systems Engineer role focuses on hardware systems within the Mission Systems team at Lockheed Martin. The position involves leading hardware development from requirements derivation through product integration for advanced processing systems, ensuring technical integrity and adherence to cost and schedule goals. Key responsibilities include applying digital transformation practices like model-based engineering and Agile development, while supporting organizational process compliance. The role offers the appeal of working on cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects that shape a secure future within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. The position is onsite in Owego, NY, and requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection Section. The position requires overseeing technicians who fabricate and inspect complex electrical and mechanical assemblies while coordinating staffing, mentoring direct reports, and driving process improvements. Key responsibilities include managing manpower needs, ensuring compliance with lab policies, and providing technical guidance on troubleshooting and tooling. The role appeals to candidates seeking to lead a team in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and national security. It offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the development of critical defense systems within a culture rooted in trust and accountability. A Top Secret security clearance is mandatory for this position.

This onsite leadership role within Raytheon's Engineering Rapid Build Services department in Tucson, Arizona, involves managing the Test Equipment and Prototyping Test and Inspection section. The position requires overseeing technicians who fabricate and test complex electrical and mechanical assemblies, while coordinating staffing, mentoring direct reports, and managing shop operations. Key responsibilities include driving process improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical guidance for troubleshooting. The role appeals to experienced leaders seeking to contribute to national defense missions with a team that values trust, innovation, and collaboration. Candidates will work in a high-impact environment utilizing state-of-the-art tools to solve meaningful engineering challenges, with a requirement for an active Top Secret security clearance.

This Staff Integration and Test Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Radar Systems team focuses on leading integration, checkout, and acceptance testing for advanced ground-based and multi-mission air defense radar programs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, integrating hardware and software components, analyzing live target data, and driving technical issues to resolution throughout the system lifecycle. The position appeals to candidates seeking to apply deep expertise in radar technology and MATLAB within a collaborative, agile environment that values innovation and integrity. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible scheduling, and potential domestic or international travel, situated in the vibrant city of Syracuse, New York.

This Staff Integration and Test Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Radar Systems division focuses on leading integration, checkout, and acceptance testing for advanced ground-based and multi-mission air defense radar programs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, integrating hardware and software components, analyzing live target data, and resolving complex system anomalies throughout the product lifecycle. The position appeals to candidates seeking a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment where they can apply deep expertise in radar technology and MATLAB to solve challenging engineering problems. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a culture driven by innovation and integrity, with potential for domestic and international travel. Based in Syracuse, New York, the position supports a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-performance surveillance and combat systems.

This Staff Integration and Test Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Radar Systems division focuses on leading integration, checkout, and formal acceptance testing for advanced ground-based and multi-mission air defense radar programs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, integrating hardware and software components, analyzing live target data, and resolving system anomalies throughout the product lifecycle. The position appeals to candidates seeking a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment where they can apply deep expertise in radar technology and MATLAB to solve complex engineering challenges. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a culture driven by innovation and integrity, with potential for domestic and international travel. Located in Syracuse, New York, the position supports a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-performance surface, air, and undersea solutions.

This Staff Integration and Test Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Radar Systems division focuses on leading integration, checkout, and formal acceptance testing for advanced ground-based and multi-mission air defense radar programs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, integrating hardware and software components, analyzing live target data, and resolving system anomalies throughout the product lifecycle. The position appeals to candidates seeking to apply deep expertise in radar technology and MATLAB within a collaborative, agile environment that values innovation and integrity. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible scheduling, and potential domestic or international travel, situated in the vibrant city of Syracuse, New York.

This onsite Principal Hardware Engineer Lead role at Collins Aerospace supports the Protected Communications Systems team in designing and developing advanced secure communication and navigation hardware. The position involves leading the full hardware development lifecycle from concept to production, managing cross-functional collaboration with software and test engineering, and providing technical mentorship to junior staff. Candidates must maintain an active U.S. government security clearance and possess extensive experience in RF systems and Earned Value Management. The role appeals to professionals seeking to contribute to critical global missions within a collaborative aerospace environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement planning.

The Systems Architect role supports Thales' Airspace Mobility Solutions team, focusing on the FAA's new air traffic control systems and advanced aviation initiatives. Based in Syracuse or Arlington with hybrid flexibility, the position involves defining end-to-end solution architectures that align business strategy with technical feasibility across the full product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary technical interface for customers, leading architectural trade-off analyses to balance cost and risk, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role appeals to professionals passionate about shaping the future of aviation, offering the opportunity to work on high-impact defense and government projects within a collaborative engineering culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

The RF Data Link Engineer II role is an onsite position within the Advanced Effector Guidance Systems team at Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona. The engineer focuses on designing and testing wireless communication systems for tactical missile programs, performing tasks such as link budget analysis, hardware development, and signal processing algorithm simulation. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex aerospace and defense challenges alongside industry experts while contributing to national security. The role requires a U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance, providing a stable career path with access to relocation assistance and a collaborative culture centered on innovation and safety.

This entry-level software engineering role at Peterson Technologies supports the development of mission-critical data and network security solutions. The position involves analyzing user requirements, designing and coding new features, debugging defects, and integrating software into existing systems. Candidates will work with Java and version control tools to process large datasets while receiving guidance from senior team members. The role offers a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth, comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, and a healthy work-life balance. An active DoD Security Clearance is required for this position.

This full-time Electro-Optical Systems Engineer role supports Fibertek's R&D team in Herndon, Virginia, focusing on laser and electro-optic systems for aerospace and government clients. The position involves leading the implementation of formal systems engineering processes, managing requirements baselines from concept through verification, and conducting risk assessments and trade studies. Key responsibilities include overseeing product development within cross-functional teams, designing test configurations, and preparing technical documentation such as Systems Engineering Master Plans. The role appeals to experienced professionals seeking to shape rigorous engineering practices from the ground up while working on cutting-edge technology for NASA, the DoD, and commercial sectors. Candidates will engage in a collaborative environment that values technical leadership and innovation in optical hardware development.

This onsite Technical Products Training Developer role at Collins Aerospace supports the Air Traffic Solutions team in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The position focuses on designing and delivering e-Learning and instructor-led training materials for critical air traffic control systems. Key responsibilities include developing content from engineering documentation, creating comprehensive training plans and exams, and verifying procedures within a laboratory environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with a large team of engineers on globally deployed safety-of-life systems while mastering technical training development processes. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative culture, access to advanced aerospace technology, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement matching.

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 full-time Senior Systems Engineer role supports the design and integration of advanced electromechanical, opto-mechanical, and RF systems for AeroVironment's defense portfolio across air, land, sea, and space domains. Key responsibilities include managing system requirements, defining architectures and interfaces, conducting trade studies, and leading verification planning to ensure mission-capable solutions. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge national security technologies within a fast-paced, mission-focused environment that values innovation and technical excellence. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous process improvement. The role features a 9/80 work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a culture dedicated to building technology that matters.

This full-time Software Engineer role focuses on real-time processing software development for advanced radar and missile defense systems within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems division. The position involves collaborating with an Agile team to define architecture, implement C++ solutions, and manage unit testing and integration activities. Key responsibilities include developing object-oriented code, utilizing automated testing tools, and supporting embedded applications in demanding environments. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to global security initiatives alongside a large team of engineers and scientists. It is located at a Camden, NJ facility requiring special access and a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance. The position provides a collaborative culture focused on innovation and integrity, with flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.

This full-time Software Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems team focuses on developing real-time processing software for advanced radar and missile defense technologies. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to define system architecture, implement C++ solutions, and execute unit testing and integration activities. Key responsibilities include designing object-oriented code, utilizing automated test tools, and supporting embedded applications in demanding environments. The role appeals to engineers seeking to contribute to national security and cutting-edge defense innovation while working alongside a global community of experts. Candidates must hold a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level and be based at a facility requiring special access in Camden, New Jersey.

This Staff Integration and Test Engineer role within Lockheed Martin's Radar Systems division focuses on leading integration, checkout, and acceptance testing for advanced ground-based and multi-mission air defense radar programs. Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, integrating hardware and software components, analyzing live target data, and resolving system anomalies throughout the product lifecycle. The position appeals to candidates seeking a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment where they can apply deep expertise in radar technology and MATLAB to solve complex engineering challenges. The role offers opportunities for domestic and international travel and is based in Syracuse, New York, a city known for its vibrant culture and diverse community.

This onsite Software Engineer II role within the Connected Aviation Air Traffic Solutions department focuses on developing and maintaining Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals for critical air traffic control systems. The position involves designing, integrating, and testing IETM solutions while collaborating with a large team of engineers supporting global aviation safety. Key responsibilities include enhancing COTS software and interactive courseware, presenting technical details to customers, and managing configuration documentation in a laboratory environment. The role offers the opportunity to master advanced development tools and processes while working on high-impact projects for the FAA and Department of Defense. Candidates will benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional growth through exposure to leading-edge engineering disciplines.

This senior software engineering role within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems division focuses on developing real-time processing software for advanced radar and missile defense technologies. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to define system architecture, implement solutions using Object Oriented C++, and execute automated testing and integration activities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical national security systems while working alongside a global community of engineers dedicated to innovation and excellence. Candidates must hold a U.S. DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level and possess at least five years of relevant development experience. The position is based at a secure facility in Moorestown, New Jersey, and provides access to comprehensive benefits and flexible scheduling to support a balanced professional and personal life.

This Principal Semiconductor RF Test Engineer role is based at Northrop Grumman's Microelectronics Center in Manhattan Beach, California, where the team designs and tests advanced microelectronic devices for space and defense systems. The position involves developing automated test procedures and hardware to characterize RF performance from DC to THz frequencies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate manufacturability, and driving yield improvements in both R&D and production environments. The role offers the appeal of working on revolutionary technology that impacts national security and global communications, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and pioneering innovation. While the position is primarily on-site, it includes approximately 10% travel and provides opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary foundry environment.