Careers

Why Frontier Defense Technology

Our people are the decisive advantage. We hire engineers who want to solve the hardest problems in defense technology -from real-time AI at the tactical edge to resilient communications in denied environments. The work is challenging, the mission is real, and the impact is measurable.

What We Look For

We recruit across a range of disciplines, from engineering and software development to operations and program management.

• Software engineering (C++, Go, Swift, Rust, Python)
• Systems engineering and integration
• AI/ML and autonomy research
• RF engineering and electronic warfare
• Cybersecurity and information assurance
• Geospatial intelligence and mapping
• Program management and acquisition
• Test and evaluation

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses
• 401(k) with 6% company match (immediate vesting)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000/year
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks primary, 8 weeks secondary)
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid available)
• Relocation assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)

Veterans & Transitioning Military

Frontier Defense Technology is a veteran-friendly employer. Over 28% of our workforce are veterans or military spouses. We offer dedicated military transition support including resume assistance and mentorship programs.

Your military experience translates directly to our mission. Signal, cyber, intelligence, engineering, and logistics backgrounds are particularly well-suited to our programs.

Locations

• Ashford, VA - Corporate headquarters, C2 & Mission Systems division
• Ridgeline, AL - GRIDWATCH engineering center, Systems integration & test
• Pinehurst, CO - Space systems, Autonomous platforms
• Bayside, CA - Maritime systems, Sensor integration
• Stonebridge, VA - EW development, Test & evaluation
• Harborfield, MD - Cyber operations, Signals programs