Top Occupations and States
Top Occupations
Companies rely on systems engineers to make tough engineering decisions, and the most skilled can also approach projects holistically, which is essential in the context of aerospace and defense. Given the generalized focus on both hardware and software, it’s perhaps no surprise that electrical and power design engineers (to share just two examples) are in just as much demand as software engineers. Embedded software engineers exist at the nexus of software and hardware, making them particularly valuable here.
Data scientists are also crucial when it comes to analyzing testing and project data: if you’re building and launching craft into the upper atmosphere, for example, you’ll generate tons of data that must be analyzed quickly so engineers can iterate.
Dice Tech Sentiment Report
You know your culture, processes, philosophies and environment would actually be perfect for tech professionals, but do they know that? Use the findings from the Dice Tech Sentiment Report to gain a deeper understanding of the gaps between what tech professionals want and expect in terms of employment benefits, and what their current organizations are providing, and make sure you’re showcasing where you and candidates are aligned on your website, social media platforms and marketing materials.
One oft-overlooked area for many organizations is your tech stack — what you use, why you use it and how the systems integrate with each other is tremendously important to tech professionals — and can be a differentiator or deal-breaker in terms of how they view an organization.
Top States
Unsurprisingly, Virginia and the surrounding Washington, D.C. area are a hotbed of aerospace and defense hiring, as companies and their talent seek to be close to the federal government.
Colorado has quickly become one of the hottest markets for aerospace and defense, with a welcoming regulatory environment and favorable corporate tax rate.
California has historically been a bastion for the aerospace and defense industry. Although military dollars have recently declined due to a variety of factors, that hasn’t stopped employers in the state from seeking out tech professionals. In fact, the state has the lion’s share of tech job postings nationwide so far this year — nearly three times as many as the state ranked behind it (Colorado).