Last updated: 2025-05-22

18 Aerospace Defense Engineering jobs in San Diego.

Hiring now: Staff Systems Engr @ Northrop G, Airframe Design Engr @ Natilus, Aerospace Systems Engr Ii @ Ansys, Scientist Systems Engr Sp @ L3Harris T, Electromagnetic Maneuver @ General Dy, Program Mgr For Autonomou @ Saronic Te, A P Mechanic @ Natilus, Sr Functional Area Lead N @ Sigma Defe, Sr Navy Integrated Air De @ Saic.Explore more at at kaamvaam.com

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systems engineering (2) system architecture (2) Aerospace (2) Defense (2) requirements derivation (2) security clearance (2) mechanical integration (2) spacecraft bus (2) mission payload (2) communications payload (2)

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Northrop Grumman

Staff Systems Engineer San Diego
Skills & Focus: systems engineering, integration, stakeholder management, UAV systems, requirements development, test planning, verification, system architecture, mission support, project leadership
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 engineering experience; 10 years with Masters; 8 years with PhD
Salary: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, educational assistance, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings p…

Natilus

Airframe Design Engineer San Diego
Skills & Focus: aircraft load paths, bolted & bonded joint designs, composite structures, third party vendors, NX, CATIA, Unigraphics, Solidworks, Fibersim, aircraft homebuilding
About the Company: Natilus is currently building a large 19,000lb unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props which is a blended wing body designed for carrying cargo. Th…
Experience: A minimum of three years or directly related work experience
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Pai…

Ansys

Aerospace Systems Engineer II (Air Focus) San Diego
Skills & Focus: Aerospace, Defense, Engineering, Software, Analysis, Simulation, Integration, Technical Support, Customer Service, Program Development
About the Company: Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation.
Experience: BS+2
Type: Full-time

L3harris Technologies

Scientist, Systems Engineer (Space Vehicle) San Diego
Skills & Focus: Space Vehicle, engineering processes, requirements derivation, trade studies, technical reviews, mentoring, engineering lifecycle, integration and test, security clearance, systems engineering
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: Minimum of 15 years related experience without a graduate degree, or 13 years with a graduate degree.
Salary: $157,000-$291,000 (specific ranges vary by location)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, p…
Lead, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Mechanical) San Diego
Skills & Focus: mechanical integration, spacecraft bus, mission payload, communications payload, system design, requirements derivation, test and analysis, integration activities, security clearance, engineering design
About the Company: L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.
Experience: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
Salary: $108,500-$201,500 (varies by location)
Benefits: L3Harris offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, p…

Northrop Grumman

Principal or Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Mission Systems Responsibl… San Diego
Skills & Focus: Electronics, Engineer, Mission Systems, IT datacenter, sustainment, issue resolution, engineering solutions, datacenter management, Agile processes, Information as a Service
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: 5 to 8 years related engineering experience depending on the title (Principal or Senior Principal)
Salary: $110,300.00 - $206,000.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO.
Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Avionics San Diego
Skills & Focus: Avionics, Hardware Engineer, Vehicle Management Computer, System Integration, Requirements Verification Testing, DOD Secret clearance, Embedded Operating Systems, Flight Control, Technical Planning, Cognitive Diversity
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: At least 5-8 years of experience depending on educational background
Salary: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 $137,400.00 - $206,000.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) …

L3harris Technologies

Lead, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Mechanical) San Diego
Skills & Focus: mechanical integration, spacecraft bus, mission payload, communications payload, design review, requirements compliance, mechanical analysis, integration testing, subcontractor coordination, evaluative meetings
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: 9 years relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree or 13 years in lieu of a degree.
Salary: $108,500-$201,500 (varies by location)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, p…

Northrop Grumman

Electronics Engineer Manager 3 - Communications and Payloads Manager San Diego
Skills & Focus: Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Change Management, Project Management, Earned Value Management, Technical Change Management, Cost Account Management, Communication Technologies, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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: 9 years related engineering experience with Bachelor's Degree, or 7 years with Master's Degree; 5 or more years of leadership experience.
Salary: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, sav…

General Dynamics

Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) / Assured Command and Control (AC2) Spec… San Diego
Skills & Focus: Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare, AC2, Military training, Command and Control, Staff planning, Wargames, Tactical warfare, Systems expertise, Naval operations, Joint military operations
Experience: 10+ years
Salary: $140,250 - $189,750
Type: Full Time

Saronic Technologies

Program Manager for Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) San Diego
Skills & Focus: Program Manager, Autonomous Surface Vessels, ASVs, Department of Defense, cross-functional teams, project timelines, budgets, deliverables, successful delivery, intelligent platforms
About the Company: Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operation…

L3harris Technologies

Sr Aerospace Power Supply Design Engineer San Diego
Skills & Focus: Power Supply Design, Analog Circuit Design, DC-DC Converters, EMI/EMC Requirements, Telemetry Products, RF Products, Schematic Capture, Design Verification Testing, Electromagnetic Interface (EMI), Aerospace Industry
About the Company: L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted …
Experience: 9 years of Power Supply design experience preferred; 7 years with a Master's degree or 13 years in lieu of a degree.
Salary: $125,000.00 - $232,000.00
Benefits: Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, p…

Natilus Inc

A & P Mechanic San Diego
Skills & Focus: A & P mechanic, turboprop aircraft, aircraft structures, maintenance manual, fabrication, composite fabrication, welding, scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting
About the Company: Natilus is building a large 19,000 lbs unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props and is a Blended Wing Body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. …
Experience: 3 years as an A&P mechanic with recent turboprop aircraft experience
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Pai…

Sigma Defense

Senior Functional Area Lead - Navy JNTC Joint Headquarters Command San Diego
Skills & Focus: Navy, Defense training, Functional Area Management, Exercise/event planning, Joint Training, Master Scenario Event List, Tactical/operational planning, Training analysis, Project management, Team leadership
About the Company: Sigma Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer, specializing in Navy and Defense training operations, policy, doctrine, systems, and staff procedures.
Experience: 5 years in Combatant Command or Fleet level exercise/event planning; 3 years at an Echelon III (or higher); 8 years in Technical Lead, Program Lead, or Project Lead roles.
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
Type: Contingent
Benefits: Dental and Vision Insurance, Medical Insurance (HSA, FSA, DFSA), Life and AD&D coverage, Employee Assistance Program (E…

Saic

Senior Navy Integrated Air Defense Expert San Diego
Skills & Focus: Navy, air defense, subject matter expertise, tactics, training, war game, simulation, requirements, commanders, doctrine
About the Company: SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust po…
Experience: Ten (10) years of demonstrated expertise in planning, implementation and execution
Salary: $80,001 - $120,000
Type: Full-time

General Dynamics

Aegis Weapon System (AWS) Engineering Test Lead San Diego
Skills & Focus: Aegis Weapon System, engineering planning, system integration, shipboard testing, combat systems, installation engineering, technical data review, test coordination, system architecture, military cybersecurity
Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience
Salary: $119,862 - $162,166
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more

Ansys

Aerospace Systems Engineer II (Air Focus) San Diego
Skills & Focus: engineering, simulation, software, Aerospace, Defense, technical, collaboration, product development, programming, customer support
About the Company: Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation, powering innovation that drives human a…
Experience: BS+2, MS+0
Type: Full-time

Natilus Inc

Aerodynamicist San Diego
Skills & Focus: fluid dynamics, CFD code, wind tunnel experience, flight testing, aircraft certification, Aerospace Engineering, programming, solidworks, unmanned aerial vehicle, BWB aircraft
About the Company: Natilus is building a large 19,000 lbs unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props and is a Blended Wing Body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. …
Experience: A minimum of three years or directly related work experience; 4 or more years of experience in a directly related role preferred.
Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Pai…