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34 Defense And Security Analyst jobs in Los Angeles.

Hiring now: Sr Scientist Electrical E @ L3Harris T, Payload Architect @ Leonardo D, Antenna Engr Starshield @ Spacex, Dir Of Biz Development @ Mach, Security Fire Protection @ Boeing, Sr Trade Compliance Spec @ Ingram Mic, Contracts Mgr I @ Rocket Lab, Sr Relativity Sr Systems @ Contact Go, Biz Development Governmen @ Northwood , Mission Ops Engr Mid @ Apex Techn.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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L3harris Technologies

Senior Scientist, Electrical Engineering 1 Anaheim
Skills & Focus: ASIC Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Military GPS, Position Navigation, Signal Processing, Embedded Systems, Project Management, Team Leadership, DoD SECRET clearance, Technical Expertise
About the Company: L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared…
Experience: 20+ years of experience in ASIC Engineering and Signal Processing Design
Salary: $180,500 - $335,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, company-paid holidays
Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering Anaheim
Skills & Focus: GPS, PNT, Engineering, military, navigation, technical expertise, leadership, project management, systems engineering, collaboration
About the Company: L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging envir…
Experience: 15+ years of experience in hands-on GPS / PNT, RF-related Navigation, or similar Engineering Development, especially in Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE).
Salary: $180,500 - $335,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays.
Senior Scientist, Electrical Engineering Anaheim
Skills & Focus: ASIC, Engineering, Hardware, Navigation Solutions, Defense, Military GPS, Signal Processing, PNT technology, Leadership, Technical Expertise
About the Company: L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedicati…
Experience: 20+ years
Type: Full-time
Benefits: $10k sign-on bonus

Leonardo Drs, Inc.

Payload Architect Cypress
Skills & Focus: Payload Architect, electro-optical systems, infrared systems, research and development, engineering disciplines, failure analysis, technical expertise, mentoring, project management, DOD security clearance
About the Company: Leonardo DRS is a mid-tier defense technology company that develops, manufactures, and supports advanced electronics, sensor systems, and software solutions.
Experience: A minimum of 20 years of experience
Salary: $159,298/year - $247,310/year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage, health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance,…

Spacex

Antenna Engineer (Starshield) Hawthorne
Skills & Focus: Antenna design, Phased array, Reflector antenna, RF systems, EM simulation tools, Impedance matching, Anechoic chambers, Software testing, Digital beamforming, Top-Secret clearance
About the Company: SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Spa…
Experience: 1+ years of research or development experience in RF and antennas
Salary: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability in…
SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) - TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Hawthorne
Skills & Focus: Top Secret Clearance, C++, Python, Software Development, Satellite Systems, Networking Technologies, Linux, Performance Optimization, Debugging, Interdisciplinary Teams
About the Company: SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Spa…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
Salary: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00/per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability in…
SR. INTELLIGENCE ANALYST Hawthorne
Skills & Focus: intelligence, analysis, research, security, investigations, data sources, corporate due diligence, risk management, communication, collaboration
About the Company: SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Spa…
Experience: Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of professional experience in intelligence, investigative, and/or forensic psychology; OR 6+ years professional experience in intelligence, investigative, and/or forensic psychology in lieu of a degree
Salary: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability …

Mach

Director of Business Development Huntington Beach
Skills & Focus: Defense Industrial Base, business development, strategic partnerships, government stakeholders, supply chain resilience, contract management, relationship-building, advanced manufacturing technologies, geopolitical dynamics, emerging technologies
About the Company: Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in business development, program management, or supply chain leadership
Salary: Highly competitive equity grants included in most offers
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, opportunities for professional development

Boeing

Security & Fire Protection Services Jobs Huntington Beach
Skills & Focus: Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology, Veteran Opportunities, Security, Product Development, Innovation
About the Company: Boeing engineers create aerospace products and services that improve the world.
Security Clearance Jobs Huntington Beach
Skills & Focus: Engineering, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Analytics, Information Technology, Veteran Opportunities, Aerospace, Security Clearance, Innovation
About the Company: Boeing is a leading aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space, and security systems. They work to solve complex problems and s…
Type: Contract
Experienced Systems Engineer Huntington Beach
Skills & Focus: systems engineering, requirements development, architecture definition, integration techniques, validation and verification, modeling and simulation, technology readiness, agile model, advanced computing, security clearance
About the Company: Boeing is the largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermar…
Experience: 5+ years of experience in system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification and validation
Salary: $128,350 – $173,650
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Generous company match to your 401(k), industry-leading tuition assistance, fertility and adoption benefits, up to $10,…

Ingram Micro

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist Irvine
Skills & Focus: ECCN classification, HTS classification, export licensing, export compliance, export regulations, training development, performance metrics, order management, risk assessment, SOPs
About the Company: Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem, providing a diverse range of solutions and services. With a capab…
Experience: 5+ years of Trade Compliance experience
Salary: USD $74,400.00 - $119,100.00 per year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match…

Rocket Lab Usa

Contracts Manager I Long Beach
Skills & Focus: contract negotiation, space systems, government contracts, contract administration, space launch services, NASA, DoD, FAR, export control, ITAR
About the Company: Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, and technological development.
Experience: 5+ years in contract administration/management in space/aerospace & defense industries
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 USD
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401(k), stock purchase, …

Boeing

Information Technology Jobs Long Beach
Skills & Focus: Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Analytics, Aerospace, Network Systems, Software Development, Manufacturing, Veteran Opportunities
About the Company: Boeing is a leading aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment.
Type: Hybrid

Contact Government Services, Llc

Senior Relativity Senior Systems Administrator Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Relativity, Automated Litigation Support, system infrastructure, cloud platforms, system maintenance, database management, security requirements, IT environments, communication skills, Public Trust Clearance
About the Company: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.…
Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on, directly applicable experience.
Salary: $117,449.28 - $169,648.96
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision; Life Insurance; 401k; Flexible Spending Account; Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Fede…

Northwood Space

Business Development, Government Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Business Development, Government, Sales Cycle, Stakeholders, Proposal Development, Account Strategies, Federal Acquisition, Technical Sales, TS/SCI Clearance, Government Relations
About the Company: Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communic…
Experience: 10+ years
Type: Full time
Benefits: equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development
Mission Operations Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: mission success, customer onboarding, product implementations, customer needs, engineering teams, revenue opportunities, technical customer relationships, ground station operations, continuous integration, TS/SCI clearance
About the Company: Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communic…
Experience: 8+ years
Type: Full time
Benefits: Equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, and professional development.

Apex Technology, Inc.

Mission Operations Engineer (Mid) Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Mission Planning, Spacecraft Operations, Anomaly Resolution, Data Analysis, Telemetry Data, Software Development, Python, C/C++, RTOS, Satellite Operations
About the Company: Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecra…
Experience: Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in spacecraft operations, mission control, or related fields.
Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Shared upside: receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create. Best-in-class healthcare, dental, …

Nominal

Mission Operations Engineer - USG/DoD Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Mission Operations, Customer-facing experience, Software and data experience, Test engineering, Data engineering, Active Top Secret clearance, DoD/federal experience, Technical problem-solving, Hardware engineering, Field deployments
About the Company: Nominal is a venture-backed startup building the first modern data and software platform for testing complex physical systems—think rockets, satellites, drones…
Experience: Minimum of 3 years supporting U.S. federal or DoD programs.
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance, Unlimited PTO and sick leave, Free lunch, snacks, and coffee, P…

Contact Government Services, Llc

Senior FOIA Analyst Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: FOIA, Freedom of Information Act, processing requests, correspondence, negotiations, database tracking, redacting records, government security clearance, communication skills, federal government experience
About the Company: CGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Analyst to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrat…
Experience: Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Salary: $84,177.60 - $121,589.87
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision - Life Insurance - 401k - Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) -…
Senior User Support Specialist II Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: web conferencing, training, troubleshooting, Zoom, Skype for Business, WebEx, Adobe Connect, Team Meetings, Public Trust clearance, government contracting
About the Company: CGS is seeking a Senior User Support Specialist to join our team in supporting a wide-ranging technical support initiative for a large Federal agency. CGS brin…
Experience: 4+ years
Salary: $72,895 - $105,293 a year
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision; Life Insurance; 401k; Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter); Pai…
FOIA Analyst Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: FOIA, Freedom of Information Act, communication, negotiation, review, analysis, redaction, government, consultant, tracking
About the Company: CGS is seeking a FOIA Consultant to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate ex…
Experience: Three (3) years of experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
Salary: $65,471.47 - $88,854.14 a year
Type: Full Time
Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter), Pai…

Disqo

Technology Chief of Staff Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Technology, Chief of Staff, CTO, strategic support, operational support, initiatives, communication, leadership, alignment, systems-savvy
About the Company: DISQO’s mission is to build the world’s most trusted ad measurement platform that fuels brand growth. The world’s largest brands, agencies, and media companies…

Galvanick

Program Lead, Defense Program Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: cybersecurity, Department of Defense, SBIR, STTR, procurement, Congress, stakeholders, acquisition, negotiation, communication
About the Company: Galvanick protects the industrial world against cyber attacks. Our first-of-its-kind threat detection platform for factories and critical infrastructure defend…
Salary: $100,000 - $180,000
Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Top-of-the-line medical/dental/vision for employees and dependents, additional benefits designed to optimize every team…

Gavin De Becker & Associates (Gdba)

Team Leader - Executive Protection Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Protective Security, Executive Protection, Team Leadership, Close Protection, High-net-worth Clients, Security Operations, Law Enforcement, Military Experience, Medical Support, Client Security
About the Company: Protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, the firm’s mission is prot…
Experience: Various experience levels in protective security and law enforcement, including experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations for high-net-worth or at-risk clients, work in security environments, law enforcement, military, medical fields, and relevant certifications.
Salary: No less than $80,000 in the first year, up to $110,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k)
Executive Protection Team Lead Los Angeles
Skills & Focus: Executive Protection, Team Leader, Close Protection, Law Enforcement, Medical Technician, Client Interaction, Shift Planning, Stakeholder Collaboration, Security Technology, Access Control
About the Company: Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the world’s most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin d…
Experience: 3+ years of experience conducting close protection/executive protection operations; 3+ years working in a full-time certified law enforcement officer position(s); 2+ years working as an Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) or related medical experience.
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k).

James Martin Center For Nonproliferation Studies (Cns)

Summer Undergraduate Internship in Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Park
Skills & Focus: nonproliferation, international security, research projects, open source information, computer modeling, satellite imagery, geospatial data, 3D modeling, virtual reality, foreign language
About the Company: CNS is a pioneer in developing and applying 'New Tools' in nonproliferation research and education. Key techniques include open source information and computer…
Experience: Strong interest in nonproliferation issues; preferred completion of sophomore year in undergraduate studies
Salary: Compensated at the same rate as graduate research assistants
Type: Internship
Benefits: Paid internship, opportunity to develop research projects, attend seminars and lectures

Arsiem Corporation

Senior Information Assurance (IA) Specialist Monterey Park
Skills & Focus: cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, RMF, eMASS, IA compliance, vulnerability scanning, Windows OS, Linux OS, DoD 8570, Navy networks
About the Company: At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies acros…
Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training.
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Benefits: For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Configuration Analyst Redondo Beach
Skills & Focus: Configuration Management, Data Management, Technical Review Board, Change Management, Configuration Control, Product Lifecycle Management, CDM Reports, Audits, Engineering Change Requests, DoD Clearance
About the Company: At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for ge…
Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience
Salary: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li…
Configuration Data Management Controller 3 Redondo Beach
Skills & Focus: Configuration Data Management, Planning, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Military, DoD Secret Clearance, Microsoft Office Suite, Engineering Drawings, Integration and Test Processes, Inventory Management
About the Company: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) is one of the largest global security companies, known for revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world…
Experience: 4 years of relevant experience in Planning, Logistics and Warehouse
Salary: $50,000.00 - $83,300.00
Type: Internship
Benefits: Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time off, discretionary bonuses, and poten…
Business Development Manager Redondo Beach
Skills & Focus: business development, national security, opportunity identification, government relations, customer engagement, strategic planning, aerospace experience, relationship building, data analysis, leadership
About the Company: Northrop Grumman is an aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative systems in the fields of space, defense, and aviation.
Experience: 7+ years relevant aerospace experience; 4+ years management experience
Salary: $147,800 - $221,800
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li…