Orlando

It’s a smart world, after all…

Long before Orlando became the theme park capital of the world, Lockheed Martin decided to open a complex here to support America’s space race. The region has been engineering the country’s future ever since.

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    No. 1 for STEM Job Growth in the U.S.

    Forbes, 2018

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    UCF is the Nation’s No. 1 Aerospace and Defense Workforce Supplier

    Aviation Week, 2015-2020

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    2,823 Software Engineers Graduated in Orlando

    JobsEQ, 2017

WHERE LOW COSTS OF LIVING AND HIGH-PAYING JOBS COLLIDE

Companies hiring engineers

In 2018, software developers were the sixth most in-demand occupation in Orlando.

ADP

ADP offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more.

ADP

Company: ADP

Industry: Professional and Business Services

Company Size (Employees): 50000-100000

Top Job Categories: Client Service, Digital Marketing, Finance/ Accounting

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Aerojet Rocketdyne

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-class developer and manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S. Department…

Aerojet Rocketdyne

Company: Aerojet Rocketdyne

Industry: Aerospace

Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000

Top Job Categories: Inspectors, Engineers, Assemblers, Technicians

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Deloitte Consulting

In addition to its regional offices, one of three of Deloitte’s national U.S. Delivery Centers is located in Lake Mary….

Deloitte Consulting

Company: Deloitte Consulting

Industry: Information Technology, Professional and Business Services

Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000

Top Job Categories: Public Services, Software Developers

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Design Interactive

Design Interactive Inc is a technology company located in Orlando, FL.

Design Interactive

Company: Design Interactive

Industry: Innovative Technologies, Digital Media

Company Size (Employees): 50-100

Top Job Categories: Software Developers, Industrial Engineers

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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin operates its Missiles and Fire Control research and development and manufacturing as well as its Training and Logistics…

Lockheed Martin

Company: Lockheed Martin

Industry: Aerospace

Company Size (Employees): 5000-10000

Top Job Categories: Software Technicians, Organizational Development & Change Management Consultant, Systems Engineer

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Luminar Technologies

Luminar is a sensor and software company with the vision to power every AV by delivering the only LiDAR capable…

Luminar Technologies

Company: Luminar Technologies

Industry: Electronics

Company Size (Employees): 100-500

Top Job Categories: Processing and Software Engineers, Technicians, Project Managers

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Mitsubishi Power

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas designs, builds, installs, monitors and services natural gas, steam and geothermal turbines and environmental control systems…

Mitsubishi Power

Company: Mitsubishi Power

Industry: Energy

Company Size (Employees): 500-1000

Top Job Categories: Steam Turbine Engineers, Logistics Managers, Research Analyst

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Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation.

Oracle Corporation

Company: Oracle Corporation

Industry: Information Technology

Company Size (Employees): 1000-5000

Top Job Categories: Software Developers, Technical Analyst

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Orlando Makes Cents

When your dollar goes 100 percent further than San Francisco, you’re 100 percent closer to retirement.

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“This community has really welcomed me. It’s filled with so many smart people who are making it their goal to make Orlando the place to be, and it’s been really cool being…”

– Nico Gentry

Manufacturing Engineer, Luminar Technologies

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The University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering & Computer Science is ranked in the top 50 public graduate engineering colleges nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

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Get an inside look at the most popular and up-and-coming neighborhoods in Orlando and see where your perfect fit awaits your arrival.

Orlando Family Neighborhood

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