Jobs and Internships in Aerospace / Defense in the USA

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a 6-week Shipyard Management Internship in San Diego for maritime students (Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, etc.). Gain hands-on experience in Navy ship repair, work with senior teams, and contribute to real projects. Compensation up to $68,993. Relocation assistance provided.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a 12-week paid Electrical Engineering Internship for Summer 2026 in Costa Mesa or Irvine, CA. Candidates must be rising seniors pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering, with U.S. Person status. Role involves PCB design, firmware development, and cross-functional collaboration in defense tech. Salary range: $30–$40/hour.”

“Internship at (COMPANY NAME) in Cedar Rapids for Electrical/Computer Engineering students (Junior/Senior year). Work on advanced navigation systems (GPS, microelectronics) with hardware/software testing, thermal/vibration solutions, and career development. Competitive salary ($54K-$73K), full-time onsite role with potential security clearance.”

“Derco, a (COMPANY NAME) Company, offers a 12-week paid apprenticeship for aviation maintenance students to learn hands-on shop technician tasks like component disassembly, test equipment operation, and quality inspections under senior mentorship. Includes safety-sensitive FAA testing, competitive wages, and potential full-time role upon completion.”

“RTX offers a Fall 2026 System Administrator Internship in Cambridge, MA for U.S. citizens pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in IT/related fields. Onsite role with salary range $37K-$82K, focusing on server/network administration, scripting, and IT support. Collaborate with aerospace/defense experts in a dynamic environment.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Optical Instrument Technician in Auburn, WA, to maintain, calibrate, and repair precision optical instruments for aerospace manufacturing. Requires 1+ years of optics/electronics experience, CNC machine proficiency, and strong technical skills. Offers $37.32-$64.08/hour, relocation, and union benefits. Role involves testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Non-Destructive Test Technician (Level 1 or 2) in Iuka, MS, for aerospace NDT testing using UT/X-ray equipment. Requires Secret clearance, aerospace experience, and NDT certification. Offers up to $76,400/year, relocation assistance, travel (10%), and potential full-time conversion via DoD SkillBridge for military personnel within 12 months of separation.”

“Full-time Manufacturing Engineer position in Andover, MA, requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance. Bachelor's in STEM required, with CAD and Microsoft Office experience. Role involves process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and real-time technical support in aerospace/defense. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD.”

“Industrial Engineer I role at RTX (Collins Aerospace) in Manchester, IA. Requires U.S. citizenship and a Bachelor's degree with up to 1 year of experience. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD. Onsite position in aerospace/defense, focusing on manufacturing process improvement, equipment optimization, Lean Manufacturing, and production flow analysis. Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca ingeniero de enlace/MRB para turno nocturno en Iuka, MS (4x10, lunes a jueves 14:00-00:30). Requiere título en ingeniería mecánica/aeronáutica, ciudadanía estadounidense, clearance Secret, experiencia en materiales compuestos y reparaciones. Salario hasta $112,700. Relocation y viajes (10%) incluidos.”

“Full-time onsite Cyber Security Engineer I role at Collins Aerospace (RTX) in Largo, FL. Requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor's in Cyber Engineering. Salary range $57,200-$108,800 USD. Duties include managing Windows/Linux servers, vSphere, DNS, and enterprise IT systems. Offers relocation, benefits, and career growth in aerospace/defense.”

“Internship (Summer 2026) in Tucson, AZ for power electronics design with (COMPANY NAME)'s Effector Analog & Power team. Requires U.S. citizenship, DoD Secret clearance, and STEM degree. Focus on switch mode power converters, analog electronics, and circuit design. Salary range: $37K-$82K.”

“Collins Aerospace seeks a Software Engineer II for embedded flight-software development in Cedar Rapids, IA. Master's degree required with up to 1 year experience. Role involves AI-driven avionics, DO-178 compliance, and flight-test collaboration. Salary range $68,900-$131,100 USD. Full benefits, relocation, and immigration sponsorship available.”

“Pratt & Whitney seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Millwright for 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm) in East Hartford, CT. Role involves rigging, heavy machinery installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Requires high school diploma, millwright apprenticeship, and U.S. citizenship. Onsite position with safety-focused responsibilities.”

“Full-time Sr. Program Quality Engineer position in Goleta, CA, requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance. Responsibilities include quality planning, risk management, and leading multi-functional teams. Bachelor's in STEM required; experience in quality inspection and MS Office tools. Salary range: $62,900 - $119,700 USD.”

“Oferta de empleo como Técnico de HVAC en (COMPANY NAME) para mantenimiento y reparación de sistemas de climatización, ventilación, refrigeración y calderas en instalaciones industriales. Requiere licencia de refrigeración, seguridad y clearance Top Secret. Trabajo presencial a tiempo completo en Sunnyvale/Palo Alto con horario estándar de lunes a viernes.”

“Onsite Systems Analysis Engineer II role in Tucson, AZ for (COMPANY NAME). Requires U.S. citizenship, active DoD Secret clearance, and STEM Master's degree. Salary range $68,900-$131,100. Focus on kill chain analysis, simulation modeling, and defense systems evaluation with agile team collaboration.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Software Developer Engineer II for an onsite role in Tucson, AZ, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. The position involves designing, developing, and testing software for high-fidelity simulations to support Department of Defense missions. Qualifications include a STEM master's degree, experience in object-oriented programming, and familiarity with simulation standards. Salary range: $68,900–$131,100 USD.”

“Internship at (COMPANY NAME) (RTX) in Tewksbury, MA, for advanced integrated surface sensors project management. Requires U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance. Compensation up to $82,000/year. Open to STEM students with teamwork experience. Onsite role with security clearance requirements.”

“RTX Corporation busca un Buyer para su equipo de Procurement en Richardson, TX (o Tucson, AZ) con modalidad híbrida. Requiere título universitario, 2+ años de experiencia en SAP y manejo de herramientas como ARIBA. Ofrece salario de hasta $131,100 USD, beneficios integrales y desarrollo profesional en una empresa líder en defensa y aeroespacial.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Aviation offers a Summer Internship in Newburgh, NY for A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) development. Interns assist in aircraft repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting, gaining hands-on experience with tools and systems. No prior experience required; must be working toward an A&P License. Competitive hourly pay ($25.30-$36.18) and benefits included.”

“Full-time onsite Systems Engineer I position at RTX in Tucson, AZ, requiring U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret clearance. Role involves systems engineering, integration, testing, and troubleshooting for aerospace and defense projects. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD. Relocation eligible. STEM degree required.”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo como Analista de Control de Producción en RTX (EE.UU.). Requiere título universitario, ciudadanía estadounidense y clearance de seguridad DoD Secret. Salario entre 57.200 y 108.800 USD. Funciones incluyen gestión de materiales, coordinación interdepartamental y análisis de BOM en sistemas MRP/SAP. Ubicación en Camden, AR, sin ayuda de relocalización.”

“Principal Mechanical Producibility Engineer role in Tucson, AZ, requiring U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance. Focuses on DFMA, tolerance analysis, and cost reduction in hardware engineering. Salary range: $107,500–$204,500 USD. Onsite position with relocation eligibility and benefits.”

“Full-time RF Mechanical Engineer I position at (COMPANY NAME) in Tucson, AZ. Requires U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance. Entry-level role for Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with CAD design, antenna/electronics packaging, and GD&T experience preferred. Salary range: $57,200-$108,800 USD.”

“Onsite Systems Analysis Engineer I role at (COMPANY NAME) in Tucson, AZ, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Involves kill chain analysis, simulation modeling, and collaboration with DoD. Bachelor's in STEM required; Python/C++ experience preferred. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca ingeniero mecánico RF II (nivel entrada) para desarrollar sistemas RF complejos, crear modelos CAD 3D y dibujos de ingeniería, y apoyar integración y pruebas de prototipos. Requiere maestría en Ingeniería Mecánica o STEM, experiencia en diseño CAD (preferiblemente Creo Parametric) y habilidades en GD&T. Salario hasta 131.100 USD/año. Requiere ciudadanía estadounidense y clearance de seguridad Secret.”

“Oferta de emprego para Software Developer Engineer I na (COMPANY NAME) (Tucson, AZ). Requer cidadania americana e clearance de segurança DoD Secret. Salário de 57.200 a 108.800 USD. Trabalho em simulações digitais, APIs e modelos de física para defesa. Experiência em Python/C++ e metodologias ágeis é valorizada.”

“RTX busca un Gerente de Programa de Materiales (MPM) en McKinney, Texas, para roles de defensa y aeroespacial. Requiere experiencia previa de 8+ años, título universitario, clearance de seguridad DoD Secret activo y haber completado el programa SkillBridge de RTX. Salario hasta $204,500 USD. Funciones incluyen gestión de compras, planificación de materiales y coordinación con equipos multidisciplinarios en entorno matricial.”

“Full-time Software Engineer position at (COMPANY NAME) Space for early career professionals. Requires US citizenship, Secret clearance, C/C++ expertise, and Agile/SCM tools (GitLab, JIRA). Involves embedded/Windows software development, test equipment, and hardware integration. Competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and team collaboration in a secure environment.”

“Full-time Production Test Engineer position in McKinney, TX, requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance. Involves RF test methods, troubleshooting, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Salary range: $57,200 - $108,800 USD. Relocation assistance available. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and paid time off.”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo como Ingeniero de Fiabilidad en RTX (EE.UU.) para el sector aeroespacial y defensa. Requiere ciudadanía estadounidense y clearance de seguridad DoD Secret. Salario hasta $108,800 USD. Grado en Ingeniería o STEM, experiencia menor a 12 meses. Ubicación en Tewksbury, MA. Beneficios incluyen seguro médico, 401(k) y relocation.”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo en Fort Wayne, IN (presencial) para Ingeniero de Sistemas II. Requiere título de maestría en STEM, experiencia profesional menor a 12 meses y clearance de seguridad DoD Secret (solo ciudadanos estadounidenses). Salario de 68,900 USD a 131,100 USD. Desarrollo de tecnología de guerra electrónica y sistemas de procesamiento de señales. Oportunidad para crecimiento profesional en proyectos innovadores con viajes de negocio ocasionales (20% o menos).”

“RTX Corporation busca un Buyer para su equipo de Procurement en Tucson, AZ, en modalidad híbrida. Requiere título universitario, 2+ años de experiencia en SAP y gestión de proveedores, con salario de $68,900-$131,100 USD. Ideal para profesionales con habilidades en negociación y análisis de datos.”

“Full-time onsite Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer role at Collins Aerospace (RTX) in Cedar Rapids, IA. Requires U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance. Develops embedded encryption algorithms in C++, Python, and embedded Linux for military communications. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and relocation support.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca ingeniero de operaciones de instrumentación de pruebas de vuelo (nivel inicial o asociado) en Berkeley, Missouri. Requiere título en ingeniería o afines, ciudadanía estadounidense y disposición para viajar. Salario hasta $115,000. Incluye beneficios y claro de seguridad. Experiencia preferida en sistemas de adquisición de datos y pruebas de vuelo.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Associate Project Manager in Melbourne, FL, requiring a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and ability to obtain Secret clearance. Role involves cross-functional collaboration, project monitoring, resource management, and stakeholder communication. Salary range: $54,400–$81,600. Relocation assistance and 10% travel required. Clearance contingent on program funding.”

“Co-op role at Collins Aerospace (RTX) in Largo, Florida, for U.S. citizens pursuing a BS in engineering. Summer (June) to fall (Dec) internship with direct impact on advanced manufacturing projects. Focus on factory automation, smart systems, and programming. Competitive salary range up to $82K. Onsite position with potential relocation benefits.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Contracts Analyst I in Tewksbury, MA, requiring U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. The role involves contract management, customer communication, and change management for the Global Patriot program. Salary range: $57,200–$108,800 USD. Onsite position with benefits including 401(k) match, healthcare, and paid time off.”

“Oferta de empleo como Mecánico de Motores a Reacción (Gate 3) en horario de 1ª turno (Lunes a Jueves, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm) en EE.UU. Requiere diploma de secundaria, experiencia en mantenimiento aeronáutico o formación técnica relevante. Responsabilidades incluyen desmontaje, montaje y mantenimiento de motores de turbina. Ofrece beneficios completos como seguro médico, 401(k), vacaciones pagadas y programa de formación.”

“Offre de Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) pour un poste d'Analyste en amélioration des opérations Supply Chain/Achats aux États-Unis (Herndon, VA). Contrat de 6 à 24 mois pour jeunes diplômés européens (max 28 ans). Missions : automatisation des processus, optimisation des données fournisseurs, intégration de l'IA, et standardisation des workflows. Compétences requises : Google Apps Script, Python, analyse de données, et maîtrise de l'anglais. Expérience en aérospatial un plus.”

“Supervisory role managing a team of technicians in the manufacturing and production of Orion Spacecraft products. Requires leadership, CAD/CAM experience, and strong communication skills. Third shift (9x80 schedule) with full-time onsite work. Focus on space exploration and innovative engineering solutions.”

“Full-time Integration and Test Engineering role in Orlando, FL, for a U.S. citizen with a STEM degree. Responsible for system integration, test planning, DVT, EMI, ESS, and ATP for new hardware. Requires Secret Clearance. Experience in military branches is a plus. 4x10 hour day schedule with 3 days off weekly.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca un Training Advisor para gestionar formación en programas FMV, con experiencia mínima de 5 años en inteligencia y 6 meses como formador en MACS-FMV/GEO-SPI. Ofrece salario anual de $79,365-$134,921, beneficios completos (seguro médico, 401k, etc.) y oportunidades en defensa e inteligencia nacional.”

“8-week summer internship (June-July) in Fitchburg, MA for IT students. Role involves technical support, system setup/maintenance, and end-user assistance. Local candidates required for 5-day office commute (every other Friday off). Competitive benefits package offered.”

“VIE opportunity in (COMPANY NAME) Commercial Aircraft North America for Field Service Business Operations & Digital Transformation. Role involves customer support, digitalization projects (SalesForce, Skywise), and regional organization support. Requires travel within the USA. Focus on customer satisfaction, technical issue resolution, and performance dashboards.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Associate/Engineer Survivability for Melbourne, FL, requiring a STEM degree (Bachelor's or Master's by 2027) and active U.S. DoD Secret clearance. Role involves system survivability analysis, trade studies, and hardware/software specifications. Salary ranges from $72,400 to $130,800. Relocation assistance, travel (10%), and security clearance required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) offers a part-time, remote 2026 Software Engineer Co-op for senior/postgraduate students in Computer Science or STEM, starting Summer 2026. Requires U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance. Focus on software development for satellite systems, DevSecOps, and modern tech. Salary range: $37K–$82K. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and flexible schedules.”

“Full-time embedded software engineering role at (COMPANY NAME) in Orlando, FL, developing C/C++ applications for embedded systems and desktop emulation. Requires US citizenship, DoD clearance (Secret), and Bachelor's in Computer Engineering/Computer Science. Experience with Linux, Agile, and hardware integration preferred. 4x10hr days, 3 days off weekly.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Helicopters offers a long-term internship in Columbus, MS, for students enrolled in a 4-year program (preferred majors: Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering). The role involves production planning, SAP operations, lean manufacturing, and data analysis alongside engineering teams. US citizenship or ITAR compliance required. On-site, 100% presence.”