How Does the ASELSAN Job Application and Interview Process Work?
Short answer: Applications to ASELSAN are made through its official careers portal. The process usually begins with an online application and a CV/transcript review; then come pre-screening, a technical assessment/test, a technical interview and an HR interview. As is typical for the defense industry, candidates who pass the interviews have a security clearance opened; a positive outcome of that process is a precondition for starting work. Note that not every candidate necessarily goes through the same stages; the process can vary by position, campus and period.
Hiring stages
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application | CV + transcript via the careers portal |
| 2. Pre-screening | CV/criteria review |
| 3. Technical test / competency | Case study or group interview in some programs |
| 4. Technical interview | Domain knowledge, problem solving, project experience |
| 5. HR interview | Motivation, team fit, career goals |
| 6. Security clearance | Specific to the defense industry; a positive result is required |
| 7. Offer + onboarding | Acceptance and starting work |
Security clearance
This is a distinctive and real stage of the ASELSAN process; it appears consistently across many sources. We do not speculate about its outcome; the result depends on the assessment of the official authorities.
Which fields does it recruit from?
Mainly software, electrical-electronics, computer, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering; for technician positions, graduates of vocational colleges and technical high schools. In some projects (e.g. in the context of “Çelik Kubbe”/Steel Dome) there have also been reports of recruitment without a KPSS requirement (news-sourced; verification via the official posting is advised).
Where are job openings posted?
ASELSAN’s official careers portal and its talent/internship program pages are the main sources; postings may also appear on major career platforms.
This article does not guarantee being hired or the outcome of a security clearance; it makes no unsourced claim that political/personal views are influential; and it does not present employee comments as official policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you apply to ASELSAN?
Through an online application on the official careers portal.
How many stages is the ASELSAN interview?
Usually a technical test, a technical interview and an HR interview; followed by a security clearance. It varies by position.
How does the ASELSAN security clearance turn out?
The timing and outcome depend on the official authorities; it cannot be guaranteed.
Which departments does ASELSAN recruit from?
Chiefly software, EEE, computer, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering; for technicians, vocational colleges and technical high schools.
Does ASELSAN require the KPSS?
Some projects have reported recruitment without a KPSS requirement; the exact requirement is stated in the relevant posting.
