Defense Contractor/ National Defense jobs in Palmdale, CA

Aug 31, 2026

Temp to Perm

Occupational Safety Health Analyst- Palmdale

$73,450 - $132,775 yearly

Leidos Hybrid (Palmdale, CA)

Occupational Safety Health Analyst Job #: R-00189107 Location: Palmdale, CA Category: Environmental Health And Safety Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the time Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Public Trust External Referral Program : Eligible Referral Bonus Amount: $1,000 Sector: Digital Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job Ready to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our...

Aug 27, 2026

Full time

Supply Technician Project Support -NASA Flight Research Support- Edwards AFB

Kay and Associates INC Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Supply Technician Project Support -NASA Flight Research Support #9913 Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States Apply Job Description About the Role Join Kay & Associates, Inc., a long-standing partner to NASA with over 25 years of dedicated support at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. As a Supply Technician, you will provide essential logistical and supply chain expertise to enable groundbreaking flight research, experimental aircraft testing, and advanced aeronautics missions. Your work will ensure timely access to critical resources—supporting NASA's innovative programs in areas like high-speed flight, sustainable aviation, and next-generation aerospace technologies—at one of the world's leading flight test facilities. Key Responsibilities Direct, develop, and perform project-specific supply support by...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

SME Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI)- Los Angeles AFB

$145,000 - $165,000 yearly

Delta Solutions and Strategies Los Angeles, CA

SME Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI) Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA SSC – SN SETA / Full Time - Exempt / On-site Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a SME Operations Research Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) activities in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. This position will provide modeling, simulation, analysis, design of research, mission analysis, wargaming, and quantitative decision support for Space Sensing. The selected candidate will serve as a subject-matter authority, shape technical approaches and decision products, lead the most complex analyses or reviews, and advise Government technical or program leadership on high-impact issues. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in the functional area with deep Department of Defense or national security space experience and the ability to influence...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Journeyman Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI)- Los Angeles AFB

$115,000 - $135,000 yearly

Delta Solutions and Strategies Los Angeles, CA

Journeyman Operations Research Analyst (TS/SCI) Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA SSC – SN SETA / Full Time - Exempt / On-site Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Journeyman Operations Research Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) activities in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. This position will provide modeling, simulation, analysis, design of research, mission analysis, wargaming, and quantitative decision support for Space Sensing. The selected candidate will independently execute defined technical or analytical tasks, develop accurate work products, coordinate routine stakeholder inputs, and support reviews, working groups, and Government decision-making. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the functional area, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Journeyman Information Security Analyst (TS/SCI)- Los Angeles AFB

$120,000 - $140,000 yearly

Delta Solutions and Strategies Los Angeles, CA

Journeyman Information Security Analyst (TS/SCI) Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA SSC – SN SETA / Full Time - Exempt / On-site Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Journeyman Information Security Analyst to support United States Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Sensing (SN) activities in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California. This position will provide cybersecurity, information assurance, Risk Management Framework, system authorization, security compliance, and classified mission-system support for Space Sensing. The selected candidate will independently execute defined technical or analytical tasks, develop accurate work products, coordinate routine stakeholder inputs, and support reviews, working groups, and Government decision-making. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the functional area, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability...

Aug 31, 2026

Temp to Perm

Distribution Engineer- Los Angeles

$59,150 - $106,925 yearly

Leidos Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

Distribution Engineer Job #: R-00187580-OTHLOC-PL-2D1605 Location: Los Angeles, CA Category: Distribution Design Engineering Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: None External Referral Program : Eligible Sector: Homeland Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job At Leidos , the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers in Maui, HI and Oahu, HI who are...

Aug 31, 2026

Temp to Perm

Paralegal - Litigation Support- Los Angeles

Leidos Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA)

Paralegal - Litigation Support Job #: R-00177698 Location: Los Angeles, California Category: SCA Paralegal 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: Digital Modernization Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Paralegal to work in a downtown Los Angeles, CA DOJ office performing Paralegal duties. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the U.S. Department of Justice achieve...

Aug 31, 2026

Full time

Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support- Los Angeles

Leidos Los Angeles, CA

Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support Job #: R-00154751 Location: Los Angeles, California Category: SCA Paralegal Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: No Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Public Trust External Referral Program : Ineligible Sector: Digital Modernization Share: share to twitter share to facebook share to linkedin Apply Now Save Job The Litigation Support Team at Leidos currently supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a Paralegal Specialist – Trial Support to work in a downtown Los Angeles, CA DOJ office performing litigation support duties via said role. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping...

Aug 20, 2026

Full time

K-9 Junior Handler - Los Angeles

$27.00 hourly

Triple Canopy Los Angeles, CA

POSITION SUMMARY The Junior Handler will be responsible for screening cargo in compliance with TSA rules and regulations. The Junior Handler will be required to complete a 4–8-weeks minimum team training course and certification prior to mobilization to the assigned location.  Pay rate is compensated at $27 per hour Virtual training rate is compensated at $25 per hour Moyock training rate is compensated at $15 per hour RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in CCSP related training to search cargo and identify explosive threats  Conduct authorized representative duties related to X-Ray, physical search, and explosive trace detection as needed  Perform Junior Handler duties while commanding a trained explosive working dog  Responsible for maintaining training records  Responsible...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Sr Associate, Production Planner

$60,000 - $112,000 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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. Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 6 years of prior related...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Inspector - Machine Tool

$33.14 - $57.32 hourly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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. Read and interpret information from planning documents, tool design and engineering drawings, loft lines, inspections, quality assurance manuals, inspection procedures and schematic diagrams to plan the methods and procedures for the inspection of conformance...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Ultrasonic Inspector Level 2

$33.14 - $57.32 hourly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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: Ultrasonic Inspector Level 2 Job Code: 40664 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 2nd Shift (train on 1st Shift) 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

Inspector - Precision Assembly

$31.81 - $55.01 hourly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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: Inspector - Precision Assembly Job Code: 41053 Job Location: Canoga Park, CA Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 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

Specialist, Welding Quality Process Engineering

$84,000 - $156,000 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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. Functions as a lead in the review of failure investigation activities to ensure root cause is identified and mitigating activities are implemented Leads audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings and liaises with auditing...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

NDT Level III RT/DR/UT/PT, Quality Engineering

$116,500 - $216,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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. Review supplier-submitted NDT technique sheets for compliance to AR-Los Angeles specifications and drawing requirements. Coordinate with suppliers on the development and approval of these technique sheets. Prepare necessary reports. Manage site NDT supply...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Specialist, Quality Engineer

$84,000 - $156,000 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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 Description: L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer to join our team in Canoga Park, CA. This individual will provide program Quality Engineering support for assigned contracted programs spanning the lifecycle of the program including...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Lead, Quality Engineering

$116,500 - $216,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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: Lead, Quality Engineering Job Code: 42213 Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: We...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Manager, Quality Engineering 1

$116,500 - $216,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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, Quality Engineering Job Code: 42214 Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: We...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering

$106,500 - $197,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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: Sr. Specialist, Project Engineer Job Code: 42244 Job Location: Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility Job Schedule: : 9/80 work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description:...

Aug 24, 2026

Full time

Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering

$106,500 - $197,500 yearly

L3Harris Los Angeles, 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. The Project Engineer will execute on Cost Account Management (CAM) duties as well as all phases of day-to-day tactical duties on assigned propulsion programs. Key responsibilities include: Driving project action to achieve operational and financial...

52 jobs found in Palmdale, CA