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$135,200–$278,500/yr
US

  • Define and maintain MBD authoring standards, templates, and automation for a major aerospace & defense modernization program.
  • Set neutral-derivative and automated-analysis strategy including STEP AP242, QIF, and 3D PDF.
  • Own quality gates, digital-thread configuration, and coach design engineers on model-based processes.

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$145,000–$215,000/yr
US

  • Manage and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers while driving technical execution and strategy.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into executable technical plans.
  • Contribute to defining standards, best practices, and reusable technical patterns for the organization.

Istari provides a digital engineering platform that helps engineers build software and solve complex problems. They are a growing team of collaborative, high-standards individuals who value outcomes and respect.

US

  • Design and deliver mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms from concept to production.
  • Own hardware development across full product lifecycle, including CAD, analysis, and testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that develops intelligent systems including Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT aircraft. With offices across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, the company's technology supports operations worldwide.

$240,000–$350,000/yr
US

  • Lead mechanical design and integration of complex aerospace systems from concept through production.
  • Perform structural analysis, FEA, and tolerance stack-ups to ensure design performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver robust hardware.

They develop advanced aerospace hardware from early concepts through real-world deployment. The environment is fast-paced and execution-oriented, with a focus on hands-on engineering and cross-functional collaboration.

$138,342–$195,322/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and fabrication ready drawings using Siemens NX.
  • Work closely with engineers to translate concepts into manufacturable designs.
  • Establish modeling standards and PLM integration practices for a first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant.

Applied Atomics delivers firm, clean electricity with proven technology by designing, building, and operating nuclear plants alongside the facilities they power. The team, founded by engineers and operators with backgrounds at SpaceX and nuclear commercialization, is focused on clean power deployment and backed by notable venture firms.

India

  • Author original, technically rigorous free-response engineering problems grounded in realistic mechanical design scenarios.
  • Develop complete expert-level solutions involving GD&T, tolerance stacks, DFM, and engineering drawing release.
  • Validate problem difficulty by testing against frontier language models and iterating to ensure meaningful challenge.

Our partner is an AI research organization focused on improving model performance through expert-generated engineering problem sets. The company operates with a small, collaborative team in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.

Europe

  • Own end-to-end programme governance for European defence manufacturing programmes, tracking milestones, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Manage Salesforce as the system of record for EMEA leads, accounts, and active programmes, building pipeline visibility and reporting.
  • Partner with legal and IT teams to enforce ITAR/EAR, AUKUS, and GDPR compliance across commercial data pipelines.

Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for government and private sector customers. We are a rapidly scaling organization focused on mission-critical technology services across Europe and the UK.

$144,100–$190,000/yr
US

  • Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements.
  • Lead the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX single board computers, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting high data rates.
  • Support business development, program managers, and customer teams in translating requirements into practical system and functional designs.

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division is a trusted, proven leader delivering superior products and services for defense and aerospace applications. The company is a global diversified industrial organization with over 95 years of growth, focusing on advanced technologies for high-performance platforms.

US

  • Serve as chief project engineer or senior technical lead for large, multi-phase defense and aerospace programs.
  • Define and guide system architecture, integration, and verification strategies aligned with customer and mission objectives.
  • Oversee engineering execution across multiple Integrated Product Teams and major subcontractors, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule compliance.

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress and fortify national security, and we are a company of doers, thinkers and builders united by purpose.

US

  • Provide technical leadership in manufacturing processes and production system design for advanced aerospace systems.
  • Support transition of products from engineering development into scalable production, ensuring design for manufacturability.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing workflows, tooling strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for government and private sector customers. They are a fast-paced, high-growth company focused on mission-critical technology services.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Assess existing processes and tools against ARP4754B to identify gaps and drive improvements.
  • Own the refinement and continuous improvement of Development Assurance process documentation compliant with SAE ARP4754B.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through complex development assurance solutions on challenging program schedules.

Merlin is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company developing a non-human pilot for full-stack aircraft autonomy. It is a growing startup with a team-focused culture, backed by leading investors.

US

  • Own the program schedule, deliverables, and risk posture for a two-year production line stand-up effort.
  • Coordinate cross-contractor dependencies and serve as the primary customer interface for the DoD.
  • Lead the transition from prototype to full-rate production, ensuring schedule convergence across two tracks.

A founder-led defense technology company building deployable PNT hardware for the U.S. Army. It is a small, tight-knit team where ownership and real hardware shipping define the culture.

US

  • Own the NPI funnel from RFQ to production, running structured DFM reviews and defining the process to move parts from prototype to volume.
  • Build and own First Article Inspection, qualification protocols, and quality systems including control plans and inspection plans.
  • Enforce configuration and revision control across customers and suppliers, and serve as the technical project manager bridging engineering teams.

Jiga helps engineers build physical products faster by connecting them with vetted manufacturers for CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, and castings, handling the supply chain from RFQ to delivery. We are a small, fully-funded, cashflow-positive team serving enterprise customers across hardware, industrial, robotics, defense, and aerospace, with a high-trust, low-bullshit culture.