Top Space/Defense Companies
The 15 top-ranked Space/Defense startups hiring now on SHORTList, scored on funding, hiring, and engineering momentum. Updated regularly.
15 companies
- 01MMariana MineralsTop 30
AI-driven minerals supply chain solutions
AI/ML · Series A · San Francisco, California, USA
61Open roles - 02NNorthwoodspaceTop 75
Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies.
Space/Defense
- 03IIceyeTop 75
Sovereign intelligence. From space. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. We deliver continuous monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.
Climate/Energy · Series D+ · Espoo, Finland
14Open roles - 04AAstranis
Small geostationary communications satellites
Space/Defense · Series D+ · San Francisco, California, USA
41Open roles - 05PPicogrid
From the field to Orbit. Integrated Systems for Modern Missions Turn fragmented systems, vendors, and domains into a connected, decision‑ready picture.
Climate/Energy · Series A · El Segundo, California, United States
12Open roles - 06SStark
AI-powered weaponized drone systems
AI/ML · Series A · Berlin, Germany
1Open roles - 07IImpulse Space
In-space transportation and mobility solutions
Space/Defense · Series D+ · Redondo Beach, California, United States
- 08MMach
Founded in 2022, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms.
Space/Defense · Series C · Huntington Beach, California, United States
55Open roles - 09AAnduril
Advanced autonomous defense systems
Climate/Energy · Series D+ · Costa Mesa, California, USA
2194Open roles - 10SStarcloud
Space-based data centers for AI training
AI/ML · Series A · Redmond, Washington, USA
12Open roles - 11SSIFT
Unified observability for mission-critical machines
Data/Analytics · Series B · Marina del Rey, California, USA
- 12AAetherflux
Space-based solar power solutions
Climate/Energy · Series A · San Carlos, California, United States
18Open roles - 13AArc Boat Co.
High-performance electric boats manufacturer
Hardware/Robotics · Series C · Los Angeles, CA
2Open roles - 14SSkyfireAI
AI-driven autonomous drone operations
AI/ML · Seed · Huntsville, Alabama, USA
- 15FFirestorm
At Firestorm, we're building toward a future defined by incontestable defense logistics.
Space/Defense · Series B · San Diego, California, United States
5Open roles