Defense Tech Jobs
Defense tech jobs, picked by hand.
The gateway to meaningful roles in national security. A free weekly newsletter, and the most curated jobs board in defense tech.
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weekly issues (and counting) of the Defense Tech Jobs newsletter.
For job seekers.
Defense tech is hard to break into, and the best jobs are hard to find without insider connections. We read the job posts and send you the ones worth applying to.
- Software
- Hardware
- Product
- Growth
- Strategy & Ops
- Gov Affairs
- Internships
For hiring teams.
Put your roles in front of engineers, operators, and veterans who already want to work on national security. Featured jobs go out in the next weekly newsletter.
What the 2025 hiring data says.
- Hiring is strong across functions. Product and engineering are the biggest focus.
- Finding cleared talent is the hardest challenge for most companies.
- Most companies hire through LinkedIn and job boards. About a quarter use recruiters.
Questions we get asked
How do I get a job in defense tech?
Pick the mission you care about, learn how the customer buys, and apply to companies that sell into it. The Defense Tech Jobs newsletter lists curated roles every week, and the jobs board at jobs.frontdoordefense.com lets you filter by function and company.
Do I need a security clearance to work in defense tech?
Not for most roles. Many companies hire people without a clearance and sponsor one when the work needs it. Cleared candidates are in high demand: in our 2025 State of Defense Hiring report, finding cleared talent was the hardest hiring challenge for most companies.
What kinds of jobs are on Defense Tech Jobs?
Software, hardware, product, growth, strategy and operations, government affairs, and internships, at defense tech companies from early-stage startups to established firms.
How do I post a job on Defense Tech Jobs?
Email contact@frontdoordefense.com with the role. Featured jobs go out in the next weekly newsletter.
Hiring for the mission?
Send us the job post. Include the clearance level.