JOBS
Career opportunities in advanced aerospace, defense and mission technology
Join the future of aerospace, hypersonics, missile defense and next-generation national-security systems. Hyperian Aerospace is building advanced aerospace platforms, layered defense architectures, mission software, digital engineering capabilities and integrated defense technologies for U.S. and allied missions.
We are seeking exceptional talent across engineering, AI, systems integration, manufacturing, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, and defense-program execution.
ENGINEERING & R&D
Hypersonic Propulsion Engineer (multiple jobs)
Location: In-person (U.S.)
Design, develop and test advanced high-speed propulsion systems including scramjet, ramjet, aerospike and other hypersonic propulsion architectures. Optimize inlet behavior, combustion, thermal management, nozzle performance and platform-level propulsion integration while working across aerodynamic, structures, controls and test disciplines.
Desired Background
· PhD or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Propulsion Systems or related field
· Experience in hypersonic propulsion, CFD, combustion dynamics and high-Mach aerothermodynamics
· Strong computational simulation, thermal-fluid and propulsion-integration background
Antimatter Propulsion Scientist (multiple jobs)
Location: In-person (R&D Facility)
Lead long-horizon propulsion research involving plasma physics, antimatter containment, magnetic confinement, high-energy particle interactions and advanced energy conversion. Support foundational studies and evidence-based feasibility assessment for future aerospace applications in collaboration with internal and external research teams.
Desired Background
· PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Theoretical Physics or related field
· Research background in high-energy particle physics, plasma systems or advanced propulsion research
· Familiarity with particle accelerators, magnetic confinement and advanced energy-conversion systems
AI & Machine Learning Engineer (Missile Defense Systems)
Location: Remote / In-person (Defense Division)
Develop real-time AI-enabled targeting, tracking, interception and decision-support software for Hyperian missile-defense architectures, including KAMBISA-family mission systems. Support AI-assisted C2, predictive threat analysis, sensor fusion and supervised mission automation for high-consequence defense environments.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in AI, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field
· Experience in autonomous systems, AI decision-making and real-time processing
· Defense AI, missile-defense, C2 or sensor-fusion experience preferred
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION
Advanced Materials Scientist (Hypersonic Structures & Heat Shields)
Location: In-person (Manufacturing Facility / Engineering Division)
Develop materials and structures for extreme aerospace environments, including ultra-high-temperature ceramics, carbon-carbon composites, thermal barriers, plasma-resistant materials and heat-shield systems. Improve durability, thermal survivability, manufacturability and lifecycle performance under severe combined thermal and mechanical loads.
Desired Background
· PhD or Master’s in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nanotechnology or related field
· Expertise in thermal protection systems, high-temperature materials and advanced coatings
· Aerospace materials development, test, qualification and manufacturing experience
Structural Analysis & Structural Dynamics Engineer (Advanced 3D Design, Multi-Concept Evaluation & Visualization)
Location: In-person (Manufacturing Facility / Engineering Division)
Lead stress, vibration, modal, fatigue, shock and transient-load analysis for hypersonic aircraft, VTOL platforms, missile-defense systems and advanced structures. Develop high-quality 3D engineering models and configuration studies that support product development, technical reviews and customer-facing technical communication.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, Applied Mechanics or related field
· Strong FEA, structural dynamics, modal, vibration, fatigue and multi-load-case experience
· Advanced CAD, structural simulation and engineering-visualization proficiency
Aerospace Structural Engineer (Mach 10 Aircraft & VTOLs)
Location: In-person (Manufacturing Facility)
Design lightweight, high-strength structures for advanced aircraft, VTOL systems and defense platforms. Conduct aerostructural simulation, stress analysis, load evaluation and structural trades for high-speed / high-temperature environments, balancing strength, survivability, weight and manufacturability.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
· Structural analysis, aerostructural design and high-speed-flight experience
· Strong FEA and computational structural-performance skills
DEFENSE SYSTEMS, AI & MISSION SOFTWARE
Hypersonic Missile Engineer (Interceptors and Advanced Missile Systems)
Location: In-person (Defense Division)
Develop advanced high-speed missile systems for air defense, counter-hypersonic defense and strategic aerospace applications. Work across flight dynamics, guidance and control, propulsion integration, mission-system interfaces, countermeasure resilience and coordinated missile behaviors.
Desired Background
· PhD or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Rocket Propulsion, Defense Systems or related field
· Hands-on missile aerodynamics, boosters, propulsion, guidance or advanced-weapons engineering experience
· Missile-defense, interceptor or high-speed aerospace R&D background
AI & Machine Learning Engineer (Missile Defense Systems)
Location: In-person (Defense Division)
Develop real-time AI-enabled tracking, interception and decision-support functions for layered defense. Implement predictive threat analysis, AI-assisted C2 logic, sensor-to-effector workflow support, autonomy functions and human-machine teaming for mission-critical environments.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field
· Experience in autonomous systems, real-time AI, mission software or decision-support systems
· Defense AI, missile-defense, C2 or sensor-fusion background
Mission Software Engineer (Battle Management, C2 & Kill Chain Integration)
Location: In-person (Defense Division)
Develop mission software for battle management, C2, track management, interceptor assignment, threat prioritization, engagement sequencing and cross-domain sensor/effector integration. Build resilient low-latency software that links sensors, launchers, effectors and external defense architectures.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
· Distributed-systems, low-latency software, mission-systems or defense-integration experience
· Familiarity with tactical data workflows and resilient mission architectures
Sensor Fusion & Tracking Engineer
Location: In-person (Defense Division)
Design and implement multi-sensor fusion, track correlation, target classification, discrimination and fire-control-quality track generation. Integrate radar, EO/IR, telemetry, SIGINT and external tracks into robust operational awareness products supporting real-time defense decisions.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field
· Tracking filters, sensor fusion, target discrimination and probabilistic-estimation experience
· Missile-defense, integrated air-defense or advanced sensing background
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, DIGITAL ENGINEERING & VERIFICATION
Chief Systems Engineer / Integrated Air & Missile Defense Architect
Location: In-person (Program Leadership)
Lead end-to-end architecture for layered missile defense, integrated air and missile defense, hypersonic defense and multi-domain aerospace systems. Translate mission needs into baselines, requirements, subsystem allocations, interface strategy, verification planning and integration priorities.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
· 10+ years in complex defense-system architecture, missile defense, air defense or multi-domain integration
· Strong requirements decomposition, CONOPS, interfaces and technical-leadership experience
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Digital Engineering Lead
Location: In-person (Engineering Division)
Develop and manage digital engineering baselines for aerospace and missile-defense programs. Build system models, digital threads, architecture products, requirements traceability, interface maps and technical data that support design iteration, verification, customer review and transition.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related field
· MBSE, digital engineering, requirements traceability and architecture-modeling experience
· Familiarity with defense acquisition and system-of-systems integration
Modeling, Simulation & Wargaming Engineer
Location: In-person (Engineering Division)
Build mission- and system-level models for missile defense, hypersonic interception, layered defense, sensor coverage, engagement timelines and operational effectiveness. Support requirements trades, digital experimentation and customer demonstrations with defensible analysis.
Desired Background
· Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research or related field
· Monte Carlo, mission simulation, engagement modeling or defense-analytics experience
· Missile-defense, hypersonic-systems or operational-analysis familiarity
Verification, Validation & Test Engineer (Flight, Ground & Digital Test)
Location: In-person / Hybrid (Test & Evaluation)
Plan and execute verification, validation, qualification and test activities for aerospace systems, missile-defense subsystems, mission software and digital artifacts. Build test matrices, verification crosswalks, acceptance criteria and evidence packages supporting milestone and customer decisions.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field
· Test planning, V&V, qualification, validation or developmental-test experience
· Defense-program documentation, requirements verification and mission-system-test familiarity
CYBERSECURITY, SECURITY & MISSION READINESS
Quality Assurance & Configuration Management Lead
Location: In-person / Hybrid (Engineering Operations)
Establish and manage engineering configuration baselines, document control, release discipline, part/version traceability and quality workflows across hardware, software and digital artifacts. Support audits, customer reviews, production readiness and repeatable technical delivery.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field
· Quality systems, document control, engineering configuration management or release-management experience
· Aerospace or defense development familiarity
BUSINESS, CAPTURE & PROGRAM EXECUTION
Director of Strategic Defense Partnerships
Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote
Lead strategic partnership development with DoD agencies, MDA stakeholders, prime contractors, technology partners and allied organizations. Support pursuit shaping, customer engagement, teaming and strategic growth across missile defense, hypersonics, aerospace and national security.
Desired Background
· MBA or Master’s in Defense Strategy, Business, Aerospace Engineering, Public Policy or related field
· Defense procurement, government contracting, aerospace/defense partnership or strategic-growth experience
· Strong U.S. defense, military, Government or prime-contractor network
Capture Manager (MDA / DoD Advanced Defense Programs)
Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote
Lead opportunity shaping, customer mapping, competitive assessment, teaming strategy, win themes, gate reviews and transition from pipeline to proposal for MDA and broader DoD opportunities. Coordinate technical, contractual, pricing and executive inputs.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Engineering, Public Policy or related field
· Capture experience for MDA, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Army or broader DoD
· Strong understanding of IDIQs, rapid acquisition, task-order competition and proposal strategy
Proposal Manager / Technical Writer (DoD)
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Lead compliant, persuasive and technically accurate proposal development for MDA and broader DoD opportunities. Coordinate volumes, compliance matrices, review cycles, graphics strategy, resumes, past performance and final submission readiness.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in English, Business, Engineering, Public Policy or related field
· Federal proposal, technical writing, compliance-management and defense-submission experience
· Ability to translate complex technical material into clear, evaluable proposal language
Program Manager (Missile Defense & Advanced Aerospace Programs)
Location: Remote / In-person (Program Execution)
Lead advanced aerospace, missile-defense, AI and mission-software programs from award through delivery. Manage schedule, cost, risk, staffing, technical coordination, customer engagement, subcontractor alignment and milestone execution.
Desired Background
· Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Program Management, Business or related field
· Defense or aerospace program-execution experience
· Strong cross-functional delivery, risk-management and customer-facing leadership background
BUSINESS & CORPORATE STRATEGY
Global Sales & Investment Director (Hypersonic Technologies & Defense Systems)
Location: Remote / In-person (Global Operations)
Lead global sales and investor relations for Hyperian advanced aerospace and defense portfolios, including SKYLIFT, HYPERLINER, KAMBISA and BLACKSTAR. Develop government and commercial business cases and support engagement with qualified strategic investors and sovereign partners.
Desired Background
· MBA or Master’s in Business, Aerospace Management or Strategic Investments
· High-technology aerospace sales, venture capital or private-equity experience
· Strong global aerospace, finance and Government relationships
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