Last updated: 2025-06-06

22 Aerospace Defense Engineering jobs in San Diego.

Hiring now: Aerodynamicist @ Natilus, Airframe Design Engineer @ Natilus, Tactics Mentor For Integrated Air And Mi @ Sigma Defe, Integrated Air And Missile Iamd Operatio @ Sigma Defe, Program Manager For Autonomous Surface V @ Saronic Te, Lead Systems Eng Space Vehicle Mechanica @ L3Harris T, Ballistic Missile Defense Commander @ General Dy, Sr Staff Harness Design Engineer @ Shield Ai, Aerospace Systems Engineer Ii Air Focus @ Ansys. Explore more at at jobswithgpt.com

🔥 Skills

Tactical Action Officer (4) Systems Engineering (3) Fleet Synthetic Training (2) security clearance (2) mechanical integration (2) spacecraft bus (2) mission payload (2) communications payload (2) Joint Semi Automated Forces (2) Command and Control (2)

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San Diego (18)

Natilus Inc

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. …

Aerodynamicist

San Diego

  • Skills: fluid dynamics, CFD code, wind tunnel experience, flight testing, aircraft certification, Aerospace Engineering, programming, solidworks, unmanned aerial vehicle, BWB aircraft
  • Experience: A minimum of three years or directly related work experience; 4 or more years of experience in a directly related role preferred.

Natilus

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…

Airframe Design Engineer

San Diego

  • Skills: aircraft load paths, bolted & bonded joint designs, composite structures, third party vendors, NX, CATIA, Unigraphics, Solidworks, Fibersim, aircraft homebuilding
  • Experience: A minimum of three years or directly related work experience
  • Type: Full-time

Natilus Inc

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. …

A & P Mechanic

San Diego

  • Skills: A & P mechanic, turboprop aircraft, aircraft structures, maintenance manual, fabrication, composite fabrication, welding, scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting
  • Experience: 3 years as an A&P mechanic with recent turboprop aircraft experience
  • Type: Full-time

Sigma Defense Systems

Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, relig…

Tactics Mentor for Integrated Air and Missile Defense Warfare Tactics Instructo…

San Diego

  • Skills: Air and Ballistic Missile Defense, Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Tactics Mentor, AEGIS Weapons System, Tactical Action Officer, WTI qualified officer, qualitative and quantitative assessment, war-fighting readiness, performance metrics
  • Experience: 10+ years in the AD/BMD Mission area; with a minimum of 5 years onboard an AEGIS DDG and/or CG.
  • Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, relig…

Integrated Air and Missile (IAMD) Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

San Diego

  • Skills: Surface Warfare Officer, Air and Missile Defense, Tactical Action Officer, Ballistic Missile Defenses, AEGIS, Fleet planning experience, Systems Testing Command, Air Warfare Coordinator, IAMD qualified officer, Tactical Action Officer Qualification
  • Experience: At minimum 10 years of experience in the AD/BMD Mission area, with a minimum of 5 years served onboard an AEGIS DDG or CG, and 3 years as Tactical Action Officer or BMD Watch Officer.
  • Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 annually

Saronic Technologies

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operation…

Program Manager for Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs)

San Diego

  • Skills: Program Manager, Autonomous Surface Vessels, ASVs, Department of Defense, cross-functional teams, project timelines, budgets, deliverables, successful delivery, intelligent platforms

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.

Lead, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Mechanical)

San Diego

  • Skills: mechanical integration, spacecraft bus, mission payload, communications payload, system design, requirements derivation, test and analysis, integration activities, security clearance, engineering design
  • 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)

General Dynamics

A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. governmen…

Ballistic Missile Defense Commander

San Diego

  • Skills: Ballistic Missile Defense, Tactical Action Officer, Naval Warfare Specialist, Air Defense Warfare Commander, Training, Joint Semi Automated Forces, Tactical Data Information Link, Command and Control, Fleet Synthetic Training, Technical and Administrative Support
  • Experience: 8+ years of related experience
  • Type: Full Time
  • Salary: $119,862 - $162,166

Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems.

Senior Staff Harness Design Engineer

San Diego

  • Skills: harness design, cable assemblies, autonomous UAV, reliability, precision, performance, aerospace technology, design engineering, wire harness, system architecture
  • Type: full_time
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Ansys

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement. Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predict…

Aerospace Systems Engineer II (Air Focus)

San Diego

  • Skills: Aerospace, Simulation, Systems Engineering, Digital Mission Engineering, Programming, Software Development, Customer Support, Technical Leadership, Problem-Solving, Integration
  • Type: full_time
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