Due to the nature of our work, some positions require applicants to be U.S. Persons at the time of application.
A "U.S. Person," as defined by export control regulations, includes U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
Junker & Douglas offers the opportunity to do meaningful work in a small, focused environment—where your contributions have direct impact and your growth isn't constrained by organizational layers.
We're a small firm doing serious work. Our team combines deep technical expertise with operational understanding—people who've built systems, analyzed threats, and navigated complex regulatory environments.
We value intellectual curiosity, rigorous thinking, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. We work on problems that require both technical depth and strategic perspective.
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Mission Focus
Work that contributes to national security and allied defense
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Technical Excellence
Rigorous approach to complex engineering and analytical challenges
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Direct Impact
Small team where individual contributions shape outcomes
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Discretion
Professional environment with appropriate operational security
Signal Processing Engineers
Waveform analysis, spectral characterization, detection algorithms
Systems Engineers
Architecture design, integration, requirements analysis
Research Scientists
Algorithm development, ML applications, technical research
Defense Analysts
Threat assessment, strategic analysis, technical evaluation
Export Control Specialists
ITAR/EAR compliance, licensing, regulatory advisory
Program Managers
Government program execution, capture, proposal development
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation aligned with defense industry standards
- Opportunity to work on challenging, meaningful problems
- Small team environment with direct leadership access
- Support for professional development and certifications
- Flexible work arrangements where mission permits
- Clearance sponsorship for qualified candidates
What We Look For
- Demonstrated expertise in relevant technical domains
- Ability to work independently and deliver quality results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. Person status and clearance eligibility
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
- Alignment with our mission and values
Current Openings
We are selectively hiring across our focus areas. Even when specific positions aren't posted, we welcome expressions of interest from exceptional candidates whose skills align with our mission.
Express Interest
Submit your information to be considered for current and future opportunities. We review all submissions and respond to qualified candidates.
Direct Email
careers@junkerdouglas.com