Mil-HDBK Jobs

This full-time Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supports the GMD Weapon System Hardware Engineering team within the Space Systems division in Huntsville, Alabama. The position involves performing Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis, maintaining design drawings for ground systems, and providing oversight to junior engineers. Key responsibilities include developing technical documentation, leading small teams for milestone reviews, and ensuring compliance with military and industry standards. The role appeals to candidates seeking to work on revolutionary defense systems that impact global security while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and innovation. The position requires a Secret security clearance and involves approximately 10% travel, with work conducted in an on-site environment.

This full-time Electrical/Principal Facility Electrical Design Engineer role supports the Sentinel Launch Systems Infrastructure team in Roy, Utah. The position involves designing electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution systems for ground facilities while coordinating with integration teams to ensure system compatibility. Key responsibilities include performing electrical system analysis, creating technical reports, attending program milestone reviews, and utilizing industry-standard design tools. The role appeals to candidates seeking to work on revolutionary defense systems within a culture that values intellectual curiosity and diversity. The position offers a flexible 9/80 work schedule, opportunities for professional growth, and potential relocation assistance, with travel required approximately 25% of the time.

This full-time Production Program Manager role at Areté focuses on leading the full-rate production of advanced military laser systems from the Niwot, Colorado office. The position involves orchestrating cross-functional teams to drive capacity scaling, yield improvement, and cost reduction while ensuring high-quality delivery for defense customers. Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, optimizing manufacturing workflows through lean methodologies, and maintaining strict compliance with industry standards. The role is appealing due to the company's employee-owned structure, which fosters professional growth and offers a collaborative culture dedicated to solving complex national security challenges. Benefits include flexible scheduling, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement contributions, providing a stable environment for experienced operations leaders.

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 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.