Advance Your Career with High-Paying Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Ladders brings you a plethora of opportunities in aerospace & defense that pay over $100,000. Our collection includes jobs ranging from aerospace engineers, defense contractors, project managers, and many more. We only host positions that meet our standards.

Aerospace

Aerospace offers a wide array of roles and responsibilities. This sector presents opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to important missions.

Defense

The defense sector is equally exciting, with roles involved in ensuring national security and working on innovative projects. Realize your potential in this indispensable industry.

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$110K - $152K *

Innovate solutions for complex technical challenges in aerospace. Drive mechanical engineering projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve mission success while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $97K *

Lead the charge in aircraft maintenance, ensuring airworthiness and compliance while mentoring technicians and optimizing workflows for timely task completion...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $97K *

Lead the charge in aircraft maintenance, ensuring airworthiness and compliance while mentoring and training technicians. Drive efficiency and safety within a dynamic team environment to deliver qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Innovate cutting-edge embedded software for next-gen satellite systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure solutions, supporting crucial government initiatives. Shape...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $160K *

Champion transformative projects by driving customer success and aligning AWS solutions with business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure sign-offs and ensure delivery of key o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $176K *

Engineer cutting-edge normal-conducting RF cavity systems for a high-impact international project, contributing to design, analysis, assembly, and commissioning while collaborating with diverse scient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Help us lead the charge in achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance. This dynamic role requires collaboration across teams, project management expertise, and a focus on structured compliance programs to adva...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding information technology by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Influence risk management initiatives and enhance system security within a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $192K *

Drive system integration and testing for aerospace and defense systems. Manage cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead project execution from development to product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $250K *

Lead dynamic software engineering initiatives, developing advanced sonar systems through C/C++ and C# development. Optimize daily operations while guiding the team to deliver high-quality software sol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of aircraft certification as a Lead Electrical Engineer, managing critical projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with airworthiness standards and mentor a dedicated t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $205K *

Design and execute advanced control systems for missile propulsion projects, focusing on dynamic modeling, software development, and performance analysis to support innovative defense technologies...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Support and enhance product integrity as an Electrical Engineer, evaluating components and collaborating in design efforts across teams to meet reliability and manufacturability goals in challenging e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead innovative analyses and modeling for missile and spacecraft systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural integrity and performance from concept to flight...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and innovate within a systems engineering team, overseeing the development of critical mission capabilities through tailored processes, strategic communication, and advanced engineering methods...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a strategic leader in project management, overseeing complex engineering projects from inception to completion. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams to achieve technic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading cross-functional teams, driving innovations in systems design, and ensuring alignment with customer needs throughout product lifecycles to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Engineering Manager, leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative electronic warfare solutions. Drive project execution, strategic planning, and collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join us to empower the Organic Repair Capability Assessment Team with your expertise in analysis, documentation, and technical assessments. Drive high-level deliverables that impact naval surface forc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $210K *

Transform the integration and operational support of a robust PaaS within a secure Kubernetes environment, focusing on reliability, security compliance, and performance optimization to meet mission-cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive integrated logistics strategies by leading engineering tasks on advanced electronic systems, ensuring effective sustainment and support across product lifecycles while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Support the F-35 Operations Center by delivering technical services and managing customer relationships. Ensure aircraft availability and oversee field operations while engaging with various stakehold...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of defense by leading a dedicated team in designing and integrating advanced Electronic Warfare systems. Drive innovation and mission success while managing systems engineering pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading defense contractor by developing cutting-edge models and simulations to support crucial defense initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to spearhead HW/SW subsystem integration, ensuring seamless compliance with vehicle specifications and robust testing of system-level interfaces while leading multi-disciplinary co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    The Aerospace & Defense category offers jobs like aerospace engineers, defense contractors, project managers, and more. These jobs involve various roles, from designing aircraft and spacecraft to working on national security.

  • How much can I make in the Aerospace & Defense industry?question toggle

    Salaries in the Aerospace & Defense industry can vary widely based on the role and level of responsibility. However, all jobs listed on Ladders pay over $100,000 per year.

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    There are many ways to advance your career in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Furthering education, gaining experience, and networking within the industry are all helpful strategies. A job in this industry can offer exciting challenges and worthwhile rewards.