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Weapon Design Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing ... These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and ...

Design Drafter/Designer

Livermore, CA · On-site

$43.55 - $63.97/hr

You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing ... These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and ...

You will provide design and drafting support including electronic and mechanical design, drawing ... These positions are in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED)/Weapon Technologies and ...

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How much do weapon design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for weapon design in California is $132,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,100.00 and $155,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do weapon designers make?

Weapon designers typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $100,000, depending on experience, education, and industry sector. Advanced skills in engineering, materials, and CAD software can lead to higher compensation, especially in defense or aerospace companies.

What is a weapon design?

A Weapon Design job involves creating and developing weapons for military, law enforcement, or defense applications. Designers work on everything from firearms and explosives to advanced missile systems, ensuring functionality, safety, and efficiency. This role requires expertise in engineering, materials science, and ballistics, often utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software. Weapon designers collaborate with defense contractors, government agencies, and military organizations to meet strategic and technological requirements.

What do weapon designers do?

Weapon designers develop and create firearms, artillery, and other weapon systems by applying principles of engineering, physics, and materials science. They often use computer-aided design (CAD) software and collaborate with engineers, manufacturers, and safety experts to ensure functionality, safety, and compliance with regulations.

How to get into weapon design?

To pursue a career in weapon design, individuals typically need a background in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields, along with strong skills in CAD software and materials science. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level engineering roles in defense or manufacturing companies can be valuable, and obtaining relevant security clearances may be necessary for certain positions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a weapon design professional?

As a Weapon Design professional, your daily responsibilities may include developing and refining technical specifications, modeling components using CAD tools, conducting simulations and analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing and testing engineers. You may also be involved in technical reviews, documentation, and ensuring that all designs meet regulatory and safety standards. The role often requires a balance of independent technical work and teamwork to solve complex engineering challenges and advance project goals. Staying current with evolving technologies and industry best practices is also a key part of succeeding in this dynamic and impactful career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in weapon design?

To thrive in Weapon Design, you need a strong background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, and materials science, often supported by a relevant degree or advanced certification. Proficiency with CAD software, simulation tools, and familiarity with industry safety and compliance standards is essential. Critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork are crucial soft skills for success in this field. These skills ensure that weapon systems are designed efficiently, safely, and collaboratively to meet rigorous technical and regulatory requirements.

What are the most commonly searched types of Weapon Design jobs in California? The most popular types of Weapon Design jobs in California are:
Infographic showing various Weapon Design job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,815 per year, or $63.9 per hour.

Associate ASIC/FPGA Design or Verification Engineer

Boeing

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$131K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

Associate ASIC/FPGA Design or Verification Engineer

Company:

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for multiple ASIC and/or FPGA Design and Verification Engineers to join us as part of our Boeing Electronic Products team at the heart of Boeing's products in either El Segundo or Huntington Beach, CA. An alternative location that may become available based on program needs could be Fairfax, VA.

From complex digitally beamformed phased arrays for constellation satellite programs to computing and networking equipment for commercial airplanes, the Boeing Electronic Products group develops ASICs and FPGAs that are at the heart of Boeing's products!

We leverage leading-edge technology and work with world-class partners to provide some of the most complex SoCs in the world. We develop robust, high-performance custom processors using the latest ARM IP to enable high-integrity, low SWAP-C flight computers. We apply the latest digital IC design processes with industry-best tools to enable applications which cut across every domain.

Our diverse development portfolio provides opportunities to learn with exposure to the breadth of the Boeing product line - approximately half our design work is within the Space & Launch business unit, and half is from other parts of Boeing (AvionX; Missiles & Weapons; Strike, Surveillance and Mobility; and Autonomous Systems).

As an ASIC/FPGA Engineer on the Boeing Electronic Products team you will develop state-of-the-art digital ICs/SoCs to support the most critical programs across the enterprise. We're hiring design and verification engineers at the entry and associate levels to support new and existing projects. We collaborate with other electronics groups across the company and around the world and support ASIC/FPGA design and verification for electronics that we build in El Segundo or various other Boeing sites.

Position Responsibilities may include:

  • Develop FPGA/ASIC designs supporting design and/or verification teams

  • Implement FPGA/ASIC with latest design practices and tools from block-level micro-architecture, through HDL coding, and physical design realization (through gate-level netlists for ASIC designs)

  • Integrate DSP IP from Boeing's algorithm team and third-party IP as needed

  • Perform static timing analysis, LEC, CDC, linting, and other necessary checks to ensure the design is completed on schedule

  • Develop Functional Coverage Models and perform Code Coverage to verify designs in simulation

  • Create self-checking and reusable test benches from scratch, applying Object Oriented Programming concepts such as Inheritance and Polymorphism, and leverage UVM to build agents consisting of drivers, sequencers, monitors, and use of predictors together with scoreboards for checking correctness.

  • Support FPGA-based prototyping and validation depending on program and system requirements and complexity

  • Validate design through hardware integration test with special test equipment, test-beds, and higher-level systems as needed

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience with ASIC/FPGA design or verification

  • Experience with Register Transfer Language - e.g. Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Master's Degree in EE, Computer Engineering/Science, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • Experience with hardware emulators, especially Palladium

  • Proficiency with hardware verification languages: System Verilog, System Verilog Assertions

  • Ability to executable test plans

  • Proficiency with Object Oriented Programming Concepts: Inheritance, Polymorphism, etc.

  • Ability to create self-checking and reusable testbenches from scratch

  • Experience developing Functional Coverage Models and Closing Code Coverage

  • Experience with high-speed Serdes interfaces (JESD204C, PCIe, Ethernet)

  • Proficient in scripting languages: Make, Perl, Python, etc.

  • Revision Control Systems: svn, cvs, git

  • Proficient in Linux Environments

  • Familiarity with space-based design techniques and radiation mitigation

  • Demonstrated history of 1st pass success with ASIC designs

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for Associate, (Level 2): $98,600 - $133,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

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