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SOFWeek 2025 Pivotal is demonstrating its electric "flying car" in Tampa this week. FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez spoke with Pivotal CEO Ken Karklin about the eVOTL, or "electric vertical takeoff and landing" aircraft. During Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, people can catch all kinds of impressive aerial demonstrations near the convention center in Downtown Tampa. But one sight that's been quite a jaw-dropper is what's being called a "flying car." Pivotal's all-electric aircraft A company named Pivotal created the first prototype over a decade ago, and now it's blossomed into the future of flying. It's technically called an "electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft," or eVTOL. #sofweek2025 #NTS #TrustedMissionPartner

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Florida’s aerospace sector is booming from defense systems to commercial spaceflight. These four companies are setting the standard for innovation and shaping the state’s aerospace legacy. 1. L3Harris Technologies – Melbourne A global defense and aerospace leader headquartered on the Space Coast, L3Harris is advancing avionics, communications, and space technology for missions around the world. 2. HEICO Corporation – Hollywood A trusted name in aviation components and MRO, HEICO plays a critical role in keeping aircraft flying safely and efficiently across the globe. 3. Redwire Space – Jacksonville At the forefront of in-space manufacturing and satellite systems, Redwire is redefining how the world builds and operates beyond Earth. 4. Embraer Executive Jets – Melbourne From design to final assembly, Embraer’s Florida facility produces world-class business jets and creates high-skill jobs that reinforce the state’s global aerospace reputation.

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The DC/Northern Virginia region is buzzing with demand for engineering talent in aerospace, manufacturing and tech! Here's the quick scoop: Aerospace & Defense: Major players are seeking systems, software, and cybersecurity engineers – clearances are a huge plus! 🛰️ Manufacturing: Opportunities in advanced production, robotics, and electronics. 🏭 Tech Engineering: Huge demand for AI, cloud, and data engineers (Python, Java, AWS skills are golden!). Many roles support federal contracts. 🧠☁️ This region is a top STEM hub, offering incredible career growth.

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The Aerospace and Defense industry doesn’t have a talent shortage. It has an access shortage. ✈️ The strongest engineering leaders, program managers, and executives are not applying to job postings. They are employed, delivering results, and being relied on to execute mission-critical objectives. That’s where true headhunting matters. At Journey Search Partners, we specialize in identifying and securing aerospace and defense professionals across executive leadership, engineering, operations, supply chain, and strategic sales. We don’t just send resumes. We take the time to understand your business strategy and hiring objectives, allowing us to target, engage, and close the individuals best positioned to support your long-term growth. If you are actively hiring and need recruiting partners who are experts in aerospace manufacturing, precision engineering, and highly regulated environments, you are reading the right post- DM me. #Aerospace #Defense #ExecutiveSearch #EngineeringLeadership #Manufacturing #Headhunting

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#TeamCACI is proud to support the United States Air Force and United States Space Force in transforming enterprise IT services through the Air Force EITaaS Wave One initiative. Our tailored on-site field services are helping improve readiness, reduce administrative burden, and keep Airmen and Guardians focused on the mission. With measurable results — including a rise in customer satisfaction and fewer ticket reopen rates since early 2025 — this effort is delivering real value across the enterprise. Learn more: caci.info/44ahi4W #AirForce #SpaceForce #EnterpriseIT #Mission #CACI #EverVigilant

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Automation in aerospace isn’t just about machines, it’s about people too. Explore how intelligent systems are reshaping roles, boosting productivity and creating new career paths in our latest blog.

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 U.S. Department of Defense Awards $99 M Contract to Northrop Grumman for All-Domain C2 Systems The Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has been awarded a $99.1 million contract (cost-plus-fixed-fee) by the U.S. Department of Defense to advance its Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) vision, leveraging commercial tech to deliver resilient, secure solutions across manned and unmanned platforms. This win highlights: The emphasis on data, integration, and multi-domain operations in GovCon. Opportunities for companies with cyber, C2, unmanned systems, and software expertise. How the DoD is shifting toward enterprise solutions that span air, sea, land, space and cyber. 🔗 For those working in multi-domain tech, mission-critical IT, or aerospace, this is a signal event.

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