ASELSAN 2026 Recruitment: 77 Open Positions, How to Apply
ASELSAN — Türkiye’s largest defence employer and the country’s top defence company in the Defense News global ranking — opened its largest single recruitment window of 2026 in March, with 77 open engineering positions, no KPSS requirement, and online-only applications. Here is the complete 2026 application guide: positions, eligibility, the recruitment process, and how to maximise your chances.
The 2026 ASELSAN Recruitment Wave
ASELSAN’s 2026 recruitment cycle opened in March with one of the largest single batched windows in the company’s history — 77 open positions covering software, hardware, radar, electronic warfare, naval and air-defence engineering. The wave is part of a multi-year hiring drive supporting the company’s expanding contract base in Steel Dome, KORAL-2, electronic warfare pods and radar programmes for the KAAN and Akıncı / Aksungur families.
| Key Facts — ASELSAN 2026 Recruitment |
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| Total open positions (March 2026): 77 KPSS requirement: none Application channel: ASELSAN Career Portal (online only) Eligible degrees: Electrical-Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, Software, AI, Mechatronics and adjacent fields Eligibility: both new graduates and experienced engineers Compensation: TRY 78,000 – 110,000 / month band + 16-salary system + benefits |
What ASELSAN Is Looking For
The 77 open positions span ASELSAN’s full programme portfolio. The recruitment categories reflect the company’s priorities in 2026: Steel Dome integration, KORAL-2 fielding, KAAN avionics, electronic warfare, AI-assisted sensor fusion, and the wider radar / EW / C4ISR product line. Specific recruitment categories announced include:
Artificial Intelligence Development
Java Web / Backend Development
Frontend Engineering
Cyber Security Engineering
Steel Dome (ÇELİKKÜBBE) Air Defence System Engineering
Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems
Unmanned Naval Vehicle Engineering
Naval Sensors
FPGA / Embedded Systems
RF / Microwave Engineering
Mechanical Design
System Integration
Eligibility and Required Degrees
ASELSAN positions broadly require an engineering degree from one of the following or adjacent fields: Electrical-Electronics, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, AI Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and Physics / Mathematics for selected R&D roles. Some positions are aimed at new graduates with strong academic credentials; others require 3+ or 5+ years of relevant experience for senior bands.
No KPSS Required
A major attraction of ASELSAN recruitment compared to other public-sector technology hiring in Türkiye is the absence of a KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination) requirement. Applications are evaluated on academic record, technical interviews and (for senior roles) prior project experience. This dramatically lowers the entry threshold for talented engineering graduates who would otherwise have to invest months in KPSS preparation.
The Application Process — Step by Step
The application process is fully online and runs through ASELSAN’s Career Portal. The typical flow:
| Step | What happens | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Register | Create an account on the ASELSAN Career Portal | Immediate |
| 2. Application form | Complete personal and academic information, upload CV | 30–60 minutes |
| 3. Position selection | Select one or more positions from the open list | Per position |
| 4. Pre-screening | ASELSAN HR filters by degree, GPA, experience and position fit | 2–6 weeks |
| 5. Technical assessment | Online or in-person technical test (varies by role) | Often within 4 weeks of pre-screening |
| 6. Technical interview | Department-led interview on programme-specific topics | 1–2 hours, on-site or video |
| 7. HR interview | Compensation, benefits, location and start-date discussion | 30–60 minutes |
| 8. Offer | Written offer including compensation and grade band | Within 2–4 weeks of final interview |
How to Stand Out
ASELSAN’s pre-screening filters by academic record, project portfolio and language ability. Candidates who consistently advance through the funnel share five characteristics:
Strong undergraduate GPA from an engineering programme at a top Turkish or comparable international university
Demonstrated project portfolio — capstone projects, hackathons, GitHub repositories, academic papers
Functional English (almost all programmes have some international supplier or NATO interaction)
Internships at any Turkish defence company (ASELSAN itself, TUSAŞ, ROKETSAN, FNSS, HAVELSAN, BMC) — counts heavily
Specialisation in a 2026 demand area: AI/ML, cyber, EW, FPGA, RF/radar, sensor fusion
Compensation and Benefits
ASELSAN engineer salaries in 2026 sit in the TRY 78,000 – 110,000 per month band, with the 16-salary system (12 monthly + 4 bonus payments) raising annual total compensation by roughly 33% over the nominal monthly figure. Benefits include full health insurance for employee and dependents, life insurance, private pension contributions (BES), meal and transport allowances, professional development support and on-site facilities at the company’s Ankara and Gebze campuses.
After ASELSAN: Long-Term Career Path
ASELSAN is widely viewed as the strongest career-progression employer in the Turkish defence industry. Engineers typically move through technical grade bands (Engineer → Senior Engineer → Lead Engineer → Principal / Chief Engineer) over 8 to 15 years, with parallel management tracks for those who want to lead teams or programmes. The company’s scale (15,000+ employees) and project diversity (radar, EW, naval, C4ISR, naval sensors, air defence) mean lateral moves between programmes are common and supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many positions has ASELSAN opened in 2026?
77 positions in the March 2026 wave — one of the largest single batched windows in company history.
Do I need a KPSS score to apply?
No. ASELSAN does not require a KPSS score for engineering recruitment.
Where do I apply?
Online only, through the ASELSAN Career Portal — register, complete the application form and select the position(s) you are interested in.
What degrees does ASELSAN hire?
Electrical-Electronics, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, AI Engineering — and adjacent fields. Specific positions specify required degrees.
What does ASELSAN pay engineers?
In 2026, the monthly band is approximately TRY 78,000 – 110,000, before the 16-salary system bonuses (which raise effective annual compensation by ~33%) and benefits.
Conclusion
The 2026 ASELSAN recruitment wave is one of the most attractive single hiring windows in Türkiye’s engineering job market — large scale (77 positions), no KPSS requirement, online application, and a competitive 16-salary compensation package backed by a deep benefits programme. For new graduates and experienced specialists alike, ASELSAN remains the default first call in any Turkish defence-industry career conversation.
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Sources
ASELSAN Personel Alımı 2026 — Kamupersonel — https://kamupersonel.com.tr/aselsan-personel-alimi-2026-73-farkli-pozisyon-yuksek-maas-firsati
ASELSAN 2026 Personel Alımı — Kamuis — https://www.kamuis.com.tr/personel-alimi/aselsan-2026-personel-alimi-basladi-74-farkli-alanda-kpss-sarti-yok/1455
KPSS şartı yok: ASELSAN Mart 2026 mühendis alımı — Haber Memur — https://www.habermemur.net/kpss-sarti-yok-aselsan-mart-2026-muhendis-ve-uzman-alimi-ilanlarini-duyurdu/
ASELSAN İşe Alım Süreci — ASELSAN Kariyer — https://www.aselsan.com/tr/kariyer/ise-alim-surecimiz
2026 ASELSAN KPSS Şartsız Personel Alımı — Eleman.net — https://www.eleman.net/is-rehberi/istihdam-haberleri/aselsan-personel-alimi-h12999
