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  • Vector Space Systems, NASA Test First-Stage Rocket Engine Tech - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Vector Space Systems, NASA Test First-Stage Rocket Engine Tech

    Vector Space Systems has tested a first stage engine that features an injector the company produced with NASA‘s science, technology and mission directorate using three-dimensional printing technology. The engine test occurred Dec. 8 in Mojave, California, and was a key step towards Vector Space Systems’ goal to help startups gain access to space through the Vector-R rocket, the company said Thursday. “Our […] More

  • Raytheon to Expand Missile Systems Business Operations in Arizona, Add Nearly 2K Jobs - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Raytheon to Expand Missile Systems Business Operations in Arizona, Add Nearly 2K Jobs

    Raytheon looks to add up to 2,000 positions over the next five years through an expansion of the defense company’s missile systems business headquarters in Tucson, Arizona. Raytheon said Friday it will hire workers at all skill levels to serve in engineering and higher-wage technical roles. Taylor Lawrence, president of Raytheon’s missile systems unit, said that several Arizona-based organizations will help the company meet workforce and infrastructure needs to […] More