Explore Career Opportunities in New Mexico
Whether you’re launching your career or looking for your next challenge, we’re actively hiring for STEM positions across New Mexico. Browse our current openings and find a role where you can make an impact.
Mantis Space
Mantis Space is pioneering breakthrough technologies to build the first energy infrastructure in space! Headquartered in New Mexico — the cornerstone of U.S. defense R&D and central to the nation’s Space Valley — they’re building from the ground up to accelerate the next generation of satellite and orbital energy infrastructure and they are hiring leading talent like you.
Help build the first energy grid in space!
- All roles are located in New Mexico
- Top Compensation
- TOP benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching
- Flexible scheduling and UNLIMITED time off
IDEAS-TEK
IDEAS Engineering & Technology, LLC (IDEAS-TEK) is an Albuquerque-based aerospace and defense technology company specializing in the design, development, integration, and manufacturing of high-reliability computing, embedded electronics, and data acquisition systems for space and other mission-critical applications.
Transitioned from an R&D-focused organization into a company capable of manufacturing computers and electronics for spacecraft, supporting growing customer demand and increasingly complex aerospace programs.
Not seeing a role that fits?
Castelion
is assembling the team that will redefine defense by supporting Project Ranger, a new 1,000-acre campus that will manufacture next-generation hypersonic systems at scale. With more than 300 high-paying jobs planned, this is a rare opportunity to join a fast-moving defense technology company while helping establish New Mexico as a national center for advanced manufacturing.
Bring your skills in engineering, production, operations, or technical support and help build critical technology, a new workforce, and an entirely new industry right here in New Mexico. With more than $500 million in funding raised, Castelion is investing aggressively in the people and infrastructure required to expand that capability right here in New Mexico.
– All roles are located in New Mexico
– Excellent benefits package including medical (100%), dental vision, 401K with company matching
– 4 Weeks of PTO + Parental Leave
– Must be able to obtain a US security clearance
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Particle Labs USA
STEM Boomerang is supporting hiring for a venture-backed, stealth-mode company advancing energy-efficient particle accelerator technology for industrial and medical applications. Led by a founding team of experts in physics, engineering, and commercialization, the company is expanding into New Mexico and building a hub for cutting-edge research, development, and commercialization.
Now is a particularly exciting time to join as the company moves from early-stage innovation into a major period of growth and assembles a world-class team to help bring transformative technologies to market.
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion is putting more than $900 million in raised funds to work scaling its New Mexico operations and hiring the team that will develop the next generation of fusion energy right here in New Mexico.
Pacific Fusion, founded in 2023, aims to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. They are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input).
Directed Energy Company
STEM Boomerang is supporting hiring for a leading space and defense company that delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, these technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Open Roles:
Systems Engineer – Space Technologies
AV is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our SpaceTech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space. The ideal candidate must have experience with electrical systems.
As a Systems Engineer on this team, you will be involved in developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
$100,000 + negotiable | 2+ years experience | BS Degree Electrical, Software, Firmware, or Industrial Engineering
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org (subject: 7123)
Director of Engineering, Directed Energy Systems
We are hiring a Director of Engineering to lead our growing multidisciplinary engineering team. This position blends strong people and organizational leadership (60%) with technical oversight and strategic input (40%), supporting complex defense programs and driving a culture of excellence. You will manage engineering staff, define and enforce policies and procedures, and ensure successful execution of Directed Energy-based product development and delivery.
- Lead and manage a team of 30+ engineers across systems, software, optical, mechanical, power, and control disciplines, including functional managers.
- Provide high-level guidance on Directed Energy system architecture, laser subsystem integration, and power/thermal management, especially during proposal and concept phases.
- Lead internal reviews and support external audits, ensuring engineering compliance with ITAR, DoD cybersecurity, and quality standards (ISO, AS9100).
$230,000 + negotiable | Leadership role: 12+ years experience in defense | BS Degree preferred
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Director, Business Operations
The Director, Business Operations serves as the principal operational and strategic partner to the Vice President, Directed Energy, shaping portfolio performance, financial outcomes, execution discipline, and long-term growth strategy across all Directed Energy programs and product lines.
Reporting directly to the VP, the Director partners in driving financial performance, program execution, proposal management, and enterprise alignment. The role provides portfolio-wide visibility into performance trends, risk posture, and investment priorities while influencing both current execution and future opportunity positioning. A critical component of this roles success is in acting as the deputy supporting the overall business unit’s success for diving key success indicators for program execution.
- Partner with the VP in driving Business Unit revenue growth and financial performance
- Own Business Unit-level integration across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Growth functions to ensure cohesive portfolio execution.
- Partner with cross functional teams and leadership to define and align portfolio capabilities, investment priorities, and pursuit strategies for strategic opportunities.
- Lead and shape proposal strategy development, including pricing strategy, margin targets, risk positioning, execution maturity assessments, and proposal reviews.
- Support customer engagements in partnership with cross functional team, representing portfolio performance, operational readiness, and strategic roadmap.
$200,000 + negotiable | Leadership role: 15+ years of relevant experience required
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Product Line Director (LOCUST Program)
The Product Line Director (PLD) for the LOCUST family of Directed Energy systems is responsible for overall product line ownership, management of production programs, program execution, and lifecycle management across the LOCUST portfolio. This role serves as the business and execution lead for LOCUST programs, partnering closely with the Technical Product Line Director, and chief engineering team to drive the technical roadmap while ensuring disciplined execution from concept development through production, fielding, and sustainment. Check out the full job description HERE
$188,000 – $217,875 USD | 10+ years of experience in defense programs
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Systems Engineer Program Lead
Check out the full job description Here
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Senior Systems Engineer, Space RF Systems
Join our Space RF Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Team. Our exciting programs will revolutionize how we connect with satellite assets, enabling faster and more secure data transmission. You will be a key member of a team performing and leading systems engineering tasks for multiple projects as well as supporting the continuous improvement of our formal Systems Engineering (SE) capabilities. You will interface and coordinate with multiple external and internal organizations including stakeholders and other engineering disciplines. You may be asked to lead special projects within the SEIT or Engineering organization.
$135,000 + negotiable | 5+ years experience | Bachelors Degree or NCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP)
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
We are seeking an RF PCBA Design and Test Engineer for the design, integration, and delivery of high-reliability RF/mixed-signal printed circuit assemblies for phased-array and advanced radar/communications products. You will own the PCB lifecycle—from stack-up definition and layout governance through fabrication, assembly, bring-up, release, and test lifecycle for production circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and integrated RF systems. Proven expertise in RF board layout for L/S/C/X/Ku/Ka-band front-ends (LNAs, PAs, switches, beamformers, PLL/synth, couplers/splitters).
$165,000 + negotiable | 5+ years experience | Bachelors Degree preferred
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Chief Architect
The Chief Architect serves as the senior-most technical authority for architecture, mission integration, and future capability definition across the Space RF product lines. This role is responsible for shaping long-term technical strategy, influencing business direction, and ensuring alignment between customer needs, product investments, and enterprise architecture.
- Act as the primary technical partner to the BU lead, helping shape overall BU strategy, growth priorities, and investment decisions
- Lead technical engagement with customers, developing deep understanding of operational environments and mission challenges
- Provide oversight and guidance on the build, integration/test, calibration, and deployment of large-scale digital phased array (DPA) systems
$225,000 + negotiable | Leadership role: 12+ years experience | MS or PhD Degree preferred
Apply by sending your resume and short bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
(Updated 8/4/2026)
We are managing the recruitment of these roles. Please send us your resume and a quick bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org and we’ll get you pre-secreened!
– All roles are located in New Mexico
– Excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching
– Flexible scheduling (9/80) and a paid holiday shutdown
– Must be able to obtain a US security clearance
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