Defense Contractor/ National Defense jobs in Carlsbad, CA

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

$102,000 - $189,000 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) (Sign-On Bonus Available) Job Code: 39685 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

$106,500 - $197,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Test Engineer Job code: 39707 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off L3Harris’ Communication Systems...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

$106,500 - $197,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links Job Code: 39603 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off) Job Description:...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

$92,500 - $171,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links Job Code: 39599 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off) Job Description: The...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Sr. Manager, Systems and Project Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

$153,000 - $284,000 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Specialist, Field Engineering

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Summary: The Sr. Specialist, Field Service Engineering provides customer-facing technical integration, demonstration, training, and post‑delivery support for the MIDS (JTRS/LVT) product line. This role partners with platform integrators, program...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Associate, Data Architect

$73,000 - $156,000 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Associate, Data Architect Job Code: 43047 Job Location: Multiple (Rochester, NY, Melbourne, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, Londonderry, NH, Nashville, TN, Carlsbad, CA) Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

$88,500 - $164,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Specialist, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms) (Sign-On Bonus Available) Job Code: 42268 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineering

$76,000 - $141,000 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Manager, Field Engineering

$105,500 - $196,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Manager, Field Engineering Job Code: 41539 Job Location: Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80 REG- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer

$106,500 - $197,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Knowledge of electronic design and simulation tools such as Altium, Xpedition, Cadence ConceptHDL, OrCAD, PADS Layout, Spice, and Mentor Graphics tools Create design review packages and present circuit designs at peer reviews. This includes analysis,...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Lead, Electrical Engineer, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

$127,500 - $236,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Scientist, Systems Engineering

$153,000 - $284,000 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Lead the design, development, and validation of secure system architectures, communications networks, and embedded cryptographic solutions. Serve as the primary responsible engineer for certification of products to National Security Agency requirements,...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering

$80,500 - $149,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Senior Associate, Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL) Job Code: 41636 Job Location: Carlsbad, California Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Specialist, Mechanical Engineering

$88,500 - $164,500 yearly

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Hardware Leaning Project Engineer

L3Harris Carlsbad, CA

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Hardware Leaning Project Engineer (Scientist, Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links) Job Code: 42465 Job Location: Carlsbad, California 100% on site Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked -...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

Electronics Technician Maintenance III- Camp Pendleton

$38.28 hourly

Bowhead Camp Pendleton South, CA

Electronics Technician Maintenance III ID 2026-25796 Category Electronics Location : Location US-CA-Camp Pendleton SCA Hourly Rate USD $38.28/Hr. Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC) Travel Requirement Less than 10% Overview Electronics Technician III (AVTBHQ-2026-25796): Bowhead seeks a Electronics Technician III to support operational and technical support services for the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch (AVTB) Headquarters and Technical Support Services (HQTSS) at Camp Pendleton, CA. AVTB is a Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored test facility that provides year-round Test and Evaluation (T&E) of amphibious vehicles, ground combat vehicles, systems, and equipment for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) and...

Sep 01, 2026

Full time

Emergency Medical Technician- Camp Pendleton

$24.00 hourly

Bowhead Camp Pendleton South, CA

Emergency Medical Technician ID 2026-26057 Category Health & Safety Location : Location US-CA-Camp Pendleton SCA Hourly Rate USD $24.00/Hr. Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A Minimum Clearance Required N/A Travel Requirement 10% - 25% Overview Emergency Medical Technician: (AVTBTSS-2026-26057): Bowhead seeks a part time, on-call, Emergency Medical Technician who shall be able to provide EMT services during Military Physical Training events, Testing Operations, on OPEN OCEAN Testing, and in Rugged Terrain Environments. Responsibilities Shall be qualified and comply with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Divisions 2.5 and 9, and the San Diego County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) policies, procedures, and protocols. Shall respond to all...

Aug 31, 2026

Temp to Perm

Electrical Engineer- Vista

$87,100 - $157,450 yearly

Leidos Hybrid (Vista, CA)

Electrical Engineer Job #: R-00188385 Location: Vista, CA Category: Electrical Engineering Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Public Trust External Referral Program : Ineligible Sector: Homeland Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job The Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation at Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to work for the Ports and Borders (P&B) business unit in our Vista, CA facility. The P&B business unit at Leidos designs and manufactures highly complex security equipment for use at border crossings, airports,...

Aug 31, 2026

Temp to Perm

Configuration Management CAD Specialist- Vista

$59,150 - $106,925 yearly

Leidos Hybrid (Vista, CA)

Configuration Management CAD Specialist Job #: R-00190023 Location: Vista, CA Category: Configuration Management Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Public Trust External Referral Program : Ineligible Sector: Homeland Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job The Configuration Management CAD Specialist administers, supports, and optimizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and the PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role ensures engineering data integrity, manages CAD data and product structures, supports configuration management processes, and partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT...

194 jobs found in Carlsbad, CA