Defense Technology Jobs
Defense technology companies build the software and systems that protect national security — from autonomous drones and satellite communications to cybersecurity platforms, intelligence analytics, and battlefield software. A new wave of venture-backed defense startups is modernizing military technology with Silicon Valley engineering practices, creating roles where mission impact meets cutting-edge tech.
Salary Range
$58k – $314k
Top Companies
Lockheed Martin, Leidos, theta., RTX, B4Corp, Peraton +27 more
Job Types
90% Full Time, 10% Contract
Top Locations
Washington, McLean, Newport News, Herndon
Work Model
96% On-Site, 2% Hybrid, 2% Remote
Experience Levels
38% Senior, 28% Mid Level, 24% Junior
We found 132 defense technology jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, McLean, Newport News. 30 new positions were added this week at companies like Lockheed Martin, IIIIIIUS, Rividium Inc. Salaries range from $58k to $314k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (96%), Hybrid (2%), Remote (2%). Top employers include Lockheed Martin, Leidos, theta. and 30 other companies.
Companies Hiring for Defense Technology Jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Junior
$83k–$106k
12 jobs
Mid Level
$110k–$216k
14 jobs
Senior
$111k–$165k
19 jobs
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Software Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin·Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, US
Software Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin·Lumberton Township, New Jersey, US
Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin·Brewerton, New York, US
Senior Software Engineer- Cloud/GovCloud (Top Secret cleared)
IIIIIIUS·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Software Engineer (Senior)
Rividium Inc·Maryland, US
Software Engineer (Full Stack/UI focus)
Bitwise·Columbia, Maryland, US
Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Cloud Architecture, Workflow Automation & Systems Integration)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority·New York, New York, US
Senior Software Engineer (React, Java, SQL Server) - (Remote - US) | Reston, VA, USA
ICF International, Inc.·Reston, Virginia, US
Junior Software Engineer: Cloud Prem Apps
Huntington Ingalls Industries·Newport News, Virginia, US
Vulnerability Researcher (iOS) / Software Engineer (VR), Senior-Level
REDLattice·Sterling, Virginia, US
Junior Software Engineer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES INC·Ashburn, Virginia, US
Software Engineer II with Security Clearance
Sierra Space·Colorado, US
Software Engineer II (Onsite)
RTX·El Segundo, California, US
811523 Software Engineer $225,000.00
B4Corp·Bethesda, Maryland, US
Cloud Software Engineer - Cyber Intelligence
Peraton·Laurel, Maryland, US
Entry Level Software Engineer - Full-time
BAE Systems·Greenlawn, New York, US
Senior Software Engineer - Cloud (Backend & Distributed Systems)
Vertex Software, Inc.·Des Moines, Iowa, US
Embedded Software Engineer (Remote in DMV with Travel)
Fairwinds Technologies, L·Glen Burnie, Maryland, US
Embedded Software Engineer (Remote in DMV with Travel)
Fairwinds Technologies, L·McLean, Virginia, US
811717 Software Engineer $260,000.00
B4Corp·McLean, Virginia, US
Sr. Software Engineer – 5G RAN
Fairwinds Technologies·Herndon, Virginia, US
Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems
Anduril Industries·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Software Engineer (Frontend)
theta.·Baltimore, Maryland, US
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Leidos·Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Software Engineer I - Full-time
Raytheon·Pelham, New Hampshire, US
Junior Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc·Manassas, Virginia, US
ETL/DATA Pipeline Software Engineer
Peraton·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Junior software engineer
Lensa·Baltimore, Maryland, US
Sr Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin·Westlake, Maryland, US
Software Engineer - Fully Cleared
Intelliforce IT Solutions Group·Annapolis, Maryland, US
Junior Software Engineer
Leidos·Honey Creek, Iowa, US
Sr Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin
Sr Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin·Westlake, Maryland, US
Junior Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Leidos·Remote
Software Engineer (Frontend)
theta.·Baltimore, Maryland, US
Software Engineer (Backend, Data)
theta.·Baltimore, Maryland, US
Entry Level Software Engineer
The Boeing Company·Arlington, Virginia, US
Software Engineer - Entry Level
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc·Manassas, Virginia, US
Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Leidos·Fort Washington, Maryland, US
Sr Software Engineer
Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Junior Software Engineer
Leidos·Somerset, Virginia, US
Associate Software Engineer, Mission Systems (Secret Clearance)
Innovative Defense Technologies·San Diego, California, US
Java, Javascript, Python, NodeJS Software Engineer
Walmart·Herndon, Virginia, US
Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance
RTX·Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
Entry-Level Software Engineer, Signals Intelligence
Boeing·Fairfax, Virginia, US
Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning & Cloud Technologies
CACI·Linthicum Heights, Maryland, US
Mid-Level Software Engineer - Secure, Cloud-Native APIs
Global C2 Integration Technologies·McLean, Virginia, US
Software Engineer & Architect
PeopleTec, Inc.·Huntsville, Alabama, US
Jr. Software Engineer (Java)
Moebius Solutions, Inc.·San Diego, California, US
Software Engineer Associate
The Boeing Company·Seal Beach, California, US