VetsinTech LA: Women in Aerospace & Defense

Join the VetsinTech Los Angeles Chapter for an evening focused on connecting veterans and transitioning service members with the people, companies, and opportunities shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

Military women bring discipline, technical expertise, leadership, and mission-tested experience that make the aerospace and defense industry stronger. This event will spotlight the experiences and career pathways of women veterans in aerospace and defense while creating meaningful connections with LA-area employers actively building and hiring across the industry.

While the evening will highlight women’s experiences in the sector, all veterans and transitioning service members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Whether you’re exploring your next career move, already working in the industry, looking to expand your professional network, or interested in recruiting exceptional veteran talent, we’d love to have you join us.

What to Expect

Industry Panel Discussion
Hear from accomplished women leaders with military and aerospace and defense experience as they discuss career pathways, transitioning from military service, leadership, hiring, and opportunities across the industry.

Career & Industry Insights
Learn more about the skills aerospace and defense employers are looking for and how military experience translates into roles across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, security, business development, program management, and more.

Facilitated Networking
Connect directly with fellow veterans, industry professionals, hiring managers, and leaders from across the Los Angeles aerospace and defense ecosystem.

Employer Connections & Preliminary Interviews
Meet representatives from companies interested in connecting with veteran talent and begin conversations that could lead to your next opportunity.

Who Should Attend?

• Women veterans and transitioning service members interested in aerospace and defense careers
• Veterans and transitioning service members from all branches
• Military-connected professionals currently working in aerospace, defense, space, and technology
• Hiring managers, recruiters, and talent leaders
• Aerospace and defense industry professionals
• Employers interested in recruiting veteran talent

You do not need to have a technical background to attend. Opportunities within the aerospace and defense ecosystem span engineering, cybersecurity, operations, security, program management, business development, strategy, finance, and many other functions.

Event Details

Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30–9:00 PM
West Los Angeles – Location Coming Soon

Evening Schedule

5:15 PM – Guest Check-In & Reception
5:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
5:40 PM – Women in Aerospace & Defense Panel Discussion
6:10 PM – Audience Q&A
6:25 PM – Facilitated Networking & Employer Connections
8:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Final Networking
9:00 PM – Event Concludes

Why This Matters

Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, technical expertise, and mission-focused problem-solving to the workplace. For women transitioning from military service, creating greater visibility and direct connections within traditionally male-dominated industries can be especially valuable.

By bringing veteran talent together with aerospace and defense employers, VetsinTech aims to create stronger professional networks, increase access to career opportunities, and help companies connect with experienced military talent ready to contribute to their missions.

About VetsinTech

VetsinTech is a national nonprofit supporting veterans and military spouses through Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement.

Our national network connects the military-connected community with employers, educational opportunities, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, resources, and one another.

Through the VetsinTech Los Angeles Chapter, we’re building a stronger local community and creating opportunities for veterans and military spouses across Southern California.

Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and career opportunity—and help us strengthen the pipeline of veteran talent into aerospace and defense.