19 defense contractor national defense jobs found in Lompoc, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SECURITY OFFICER 3  Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers Conduct advanced research and analysis...

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 Engineering (ATLAS Orbital Analyst)  Job Code: 45488 Job Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday Job Description: L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening...

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: (DoW SkillBridge),Sr. Assoc, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst) Job Code: 45122 Job Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA Job Schedule: 5/8 L3Harris’ DoD Skill Bridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training...

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: Facilities Technician Job Code: 44083 Job Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a...

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SECURITY OFFICER 3 Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX...

  This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. Duties The Space Operations Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical training in one or more of the following mission areas: Space Operations Fundamentals Orbital Warfare Space Electronic Warfare Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Space Battle Management / Command and Control (SBM/C2)  Satellite Communications Operations Navigation Warfare / Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (NAVWAR/PNT)  The instructor develops and trains Space Force Guardians and joint service personnel to execute space operations in contested, degraded, and operationally limited environments. Course Instructor Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and...

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. The Space Operations Exercise Planner serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary architect for all live, virtual and constructive exercise events, practical scenarios, and performance-based assessments. This position is responsible for the full life-cycle of exercise design—from concept development and scenario scripting through execution, assessment, and after-action review. The designer works in close coordination with curriculum developers, instructors, and operational units to ensure exercises are current, operationally relevant, and aligned with Space Force training standards. Tasks Exercise Design and Development  Design, develop, and revise space operations capstone level exercises in support of 9 mission areas: Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense,...

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. Duties The Intelligence Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical training in one or more of the following mission areas:   Intelligence Fundamentals (i.e. foundational intelligence theory, the Intelligence Community (IC) structure, and the Intelligence Cycle; intelligence disciplines including HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT, and TECHINT) Blue Capabilities (i.e. friendly force capabilities, limitations, and order of battle to support intelligence-operations integration) Red / Threat Capabilities (i.e. foreign military capabilities, adversary doctrine, order of battle (OB), and threat assessment methodologies) Targeting   All-Source Analysis ( analytical methodologies including structured analytic techniques (SATs), key assumptions checks, analysis of competing...

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. The Space Operations Wargaming SME is responsible for designing, developing, executing, and assessing wargaming scenarios and exercise events that replicate realistic operational environments. This role ensures students/trainees are prepared to operate in contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) space environments. Tasks Wargaming Design & Execution Create and facilitate space operations capstone level wargame in support of 9 mission areas: Orbital Warfare, Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR), Missile Warning/Missile Defense, C2-CSpOC, C2-NSDC, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Create operationally realistic injects, vignettes, and adversarial conditions that challenge student decision-making in space domain operations Execute tabletop exercises, simulation-based wargames, and...

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. Duties The Cyberspace Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in one or more of the following mission areas: Cyber Fundamentals (i.e. basic understanding of operating system internals, cryptographic concepts, identity management, security architecture, cyber operations) Cyber Warfare (i.e. conduct and support for cyber mission planning, briefing, execution and debriefing; knowledge of defensive cyber operations, offensive cyber operations, and Cyber Mission Forces)  Networks (i.e. TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, wireless, network architecture, traffic analysis) Course Instructor Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise Develop, review, and update Training Plans...

This position is contingent upon contract award. Multiple positions available. Duties The MW/TBMD Instructor serves as a subject matter expert and primary educator, responsible for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of formal technical instruction and training in missile warning, missile defense, and related operational systems to prepare personnel for space and ballistic missile defense missions. Course Instructor Act as SME and deliver course of instruction for assigned subject area(s); Participate in capstone/graduation exercise Develop, review, and update Training Plans (TPs), Lesson Plans (LPs), and Training Standards (TSs) Integrate changes to doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) into course materials on a recurring basis Participate in training advisory boards, curriculum reviews, and training effectiveness evaluations Develop and maintain training aids, multimedia content, and e-learning modules Serve as an evaluator for...

Prevailance is seeking an experienced, mission-focused professional to support US Space Force curriculum development. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide curriculum development and maintenance support  Provide input to ensure correct alignment of course training materials Design and develop lesson plans, instructional guides, student handouts, multimedia presentations, and assessment instruments aligned with approved learning objectives Review and update course materials on a recurring basis to ensure alignment with current Joint Publications (JPs), AFDD/AFPD doctrine, CJCS instructions, and relevant National Defense Strategy guidance Integrates lessons learned from current operations, joint exercises, and After-Action Reviews (AARs) into instructional content Liaise with Training Development/Curriculum Development Managers (CDMs) and instructors to support agile course development based on instructional system design principles  Work with Training...

Inventory Control Clerk Light Industrial Goleta, California true Sep 4, 2026 Inventory Control Clerk Location: Goleta, CA Job ID: #73138 Pay Range: $30-35 Compiles records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material received, in stock, or issued. Requisitions needed supplies; verifies material received to determine irregularities in order; inspects articles and rejects defective ones. Prepares inventory records and reports and investigates discrepancies in stock counts. Track expenditures of equipment repairs, services and parts ordered. Log all parts according to equipment or asset that is part of or any critical component in the manufacturing floor. Basic Required Qualifications: 2-4 years experience Inventory Control 2-4 years experience Inventory management Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 hours per day. Expected to start by 8:00am each day. Benefits provided:  401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as...

Job Description Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. is currently recruiting for the position of Mechanical Engineer. We are seeking a  Mechanical Engineer  to design, develop, and test precision mechanical systems for IR and optical test equipment.  This position works under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and in close collaboration with Senior Mechanical Engineers.  In this role, you’ll create and refine designs, support product integration, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Your work will directly impact the performance of next-generation optical test systems used by global aerospace and defense leaders.  This is a hands-on,  on-site  role in Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. (SBIR), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A), designs and manufactures advanced infrared (IR) and electro-optical (E-O) test instrumentation...

Salary Information:  The salary range for Santa Barbara, CA (SBA - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is $53,750 to $66,270 or $25.75 to $31.75 per hour and includes locality pay of 36.47%. Sign-on Bonus:  The Transportation Security Administration is offering a  sign-on bonus of up to $5,000   for this location;  paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process. At this time,  this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates  to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of male candidates will be accepted but not considered until staffing needs change. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security...

This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include education and counseling addressing financial services that may include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling, consultation with a commander or with another provider or staff, conducting briefings and presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their...

This position will provide personal financial services at assigned military installations. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include education and counseling addressing financial services that may include, but are not limited to, one-on-one counseling, consultation with a commander or with another provider or staff, conducting briefings and presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is providing within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families. Assists service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences. Develops and makes available...

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Access Control Clearance Eligible in Goleta, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting an aerospace and defense location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will support a professional environment while reflecting Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative, caring, teamwork-focused, and integrity-driven values. An active DoD Secret Clearance is required. Position Type: Full Time...

About the Position The Sheriff’s Office is seeking a driven and strategic leader to serve as the Principal Administrative Manager. Overseeing a complex budget of approximately $130 million, this leadership role plays a vital part in driving fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and administrative excellence across the agency. The Principal Administrative Manager will provide high-level leadership and oversight across key administrative operations, including department contracts, grant management, quarterly financial reports, the annual fee schedule, and preparing formal board letters. Additionally, this position will directly guide our finance and business operations units, empowering skilled accountants in budget management and guiding the business office and support teams that keep the department moving forward. If you are an experienced financial and administrative executive looking to make a meaningful impact in public safety management, we invite you to apply....