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 – $300k
Top Companies
Boeing, Leidos, Anduril Industries, Raytheon, SAIC, Lockheed Martin +26 more
Job Types
92% Full Time, 6% Contract, 2% Part Time
Top Locations
Fort Meade, Arlington, Manassas, Richardson
Work Model
86% On-Site, 10% Hybrid, 4% Remote
Experience Levels
32% Junior, 30% Mid Level, 14% Senior
We found 229 defense technology jobs currently hiring in locations including Fort Meade, Arlington, Manassas. 16 new positions were added this week at companies like Anduril Industries, Accenture Federal Services, Sonalysts, Inc.. Salaries range from $58k to $300k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Hybrid (10%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Boeing, Leidos, Anduril Industries and 29 other companies.
Companies Hiring for Defense Technology Jobs
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Career Path & Salary Progression
Junior
$78k–$126k
16 jobs
Mid Level
$175k–$260k
15 jobs
Senior
$151k–$266k
7 jobs
Staff
$161k–$241k
1 job
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Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Discovery
Anduril Industries·US
Custom Software Engineer
Accenture Federal Services·Alexandria, Virginia, US
Junior Software Engineer
Sonalysts, Inc.·Manassas, Virginia, US
Entry-Level Software Engineer, Signals Intelligence
Boeing·Fairfax, Virginia, US
Software Engineer-Developer (Development)
Boeing·Huntington Beach, California, US
Advanced Software Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace·Phoenix, Arizona, US
Principal Java Software Engineer (on-site)
Raytheon·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Associate, Software Engineer (Lynchburg, VA) Jobs
L3Harris Technologies·Lynchburg, Virginia, US
Automated Test Software Engineer
SAIC·Arlington, Virginia, US
Automated Test Software Engineer
SAIC·Arlington, Virginia, US
Principal Signals Software Engineer (Onsite)
Raytheon·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Data and Software Engineer
GRVTY·McLean, Virginia, US
Associate Software Engineer– Secure Networks & Protocols
Boeing·Richardson, Texas, US
Sr Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin·Takoma Park, Maryland, US
Associate Software Engineer– Secure Networks & Protocols
Boeing·Richardson, Texas, US
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Leidos·Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
Defense Software Engineer
Applied Intuition·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Junior Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc·Dedham, Massachusetts, US
Optimization Software Engineer
Anduril Industries·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Entry-Level Software Engineer
LEIDOS·Charlottesville, Virginia, US
AWS Cloud Development Software Engineer
Expedition Technology·Herndon, Virginia, US
Software Engineer I
Black Eagle Defense·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Senior Software Engineer - US Department of Defense
McKinsey & Company·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Intermediate Software Engineer (Part Time)
Amentum·Fredericksburg, Virginia, US
Sr Full Stack Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin·Herndon, Virginia, US
Entry Level Software Engineer
BAE Systems·Greenlawn, New York, US
Junior Software Engineer — Remote Eligible (Java/Rust/JS)
Leidos Inc·Huntsville, Alabama, US
Software Engineer – Aviation Messaging Systems (MUST BE LOCAL)
TEKsystems·Annapolis, Maryland, US
Staff Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman·Beavercreek, Ohio, US
Principal Software Engineer - Platform - US Defense / Public Sector
McKinsey & Company·Washington, District of Columbia, US
Principal Security Software Engineer, Applied Computing (Starshield)
SpaceX
Full-Stack Software Engineer (Level 3/4) (AHT)
Northrop Grumman·Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, US
Development Program (CDP) / Software Engineer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland)
National Security Agency·Fort Meade, Maryland, US
Software Engineer III
Noblis·Chantilly, Virginia, US
Software Engineer, Maritime
Anduril Industries·Boston, Massachusetts, US
Software Engineer - Entry Level
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc·Manassas, Virginia, US
F-15 Mission Systems Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs
Boeing·Berkeley, Missouri, US
Software Engineer II - Space and RF Sensors (Onsite)
RTX·Fort Wayne, Indiana, US
Principal AI/ML Software Engineer - Autonomy (Onsite)
RTX·Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US
Software Engineer II, FedRamp (Remote Eligible)
Smartsheet·Remote
Junior Software Engineer
Leidos·West Virginia, US
Senior Software Engineer, Strategic Customer Engagements
Planet·Arlington, Virginia, US
Software Engineer Entry Level - Manassas, VA
VetJobs·Manassas, Virginia, US
Full Stack Software Engineer -- Data Analytics Team- Fully Cleared
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group·Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US
Software Engineer (Mid) – Java, MBSE & Modeling Tool Integration
G2 Ops, Inc.·Arlington, Virginia, US
Software Engineer
Amentum·Fredericksburg, Virginia, US
Junior Software Engineer - Full-time
Leidos·Remote
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cybersecurity
CesiumAstro·Westminster, Colorado, US
Junior Software Engineer
Leidos·Virginia, US
Associate Software Engineer (Developer)
Boeing·St Charles, Missouri, US