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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$122K - $141K *

Advance production efficiency by leading Test Engineering teams to improve processes, drive projects, and ensure product standardization. Leverage technical expertise to guide staff, manage supplier i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in cyber investigations, leveraging advanced analysis and monitoring tools to detect insider threats and ensure robust security protocols across enterprise systems while collaborating...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of architectural leadership in complex defence and nuclear projects. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety and operational excellence while mentoring talent and fosteri...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $300K *

Collaborate to drive operational excellence and strategic growth in a multi-state, rapidly scaling space industry supplier, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial success through effective leade...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Grow your career by delivering innovative structural designs for complex seismic projects in safety-critical environments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance structural engineering e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $129K *

Execute systems engineering tasks for the Ground Weapons System program, fostering collaborative efforts to develop and support capabilities for the Missile Defense Agency, while advancing technical s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate flight control laws development, enhance tools, and support autopilot projects, ensuring adherence to aviation standards while fostering innovation in aircraft performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Drive the development of assembly strategies and optimize manufacturing processes for aircraft components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality outcom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Oversee cybersecurity initiatives, architecting secure systems while ensuring compliance with DoD standards and industry best practices. Guide teams in risk management, security frameworks, and contin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing aerospace thermal processing. Utilize your skills in heat treatment and pyrometry to support spaceflight systems, ensuring safety and quality in every stage of produ...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $151K *

Take ownership of the software development lifecycle by analyzing user needs, debugging software, and enhancing documentation standards while creating innovative solutions to meet performance requirem...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Sr. Business Systems Analyst, collaborating with federal stakeholders to bridge business needs with technology solutions across finance, HR, and operations, while supporting...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Grow your career with a role ensuring high-quality components in aerospace. Engage in supplier audits, compliance checks, and performance analyses. Collaborate across teams to resolve quality issues a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex digital design projects, overseeing innovative hardware development from specification to delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring top-notch design...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $220K *

Advance Digital Engineering across the Laboratory, shaping strategy, driving organizational change, and enhancing mission delivery through innovative practices and collaborative influence within the D...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Athenix Solutions Group is seeking a Systems Engineer in Northern Virginia to apply system engineering fundamentals across various roles in the system development lifecycle. Candidates should have exp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $158K *

Athenix Solutions Group is seeking Network Engineers to design, install, configure, and maintain complex data networks essential for national defense. Candidates will collaborate with technical teams...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $162K *

Lead impactful projects in Hardware Engineering by managing documentation and data processes to meet contract requirements while ensuring high-quality support for military personnel. Your initiative d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative electronic systems for defense applications, focusing on circuit design, modeling, and simulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance military syste...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by leading strategic initiatives, managing program portfolios, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and foster a cultu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional programs in a dynamic environment. Drive program visioning, roadmap execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes across multiple...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Electronic Warfare solutions. Lead cross-functional efforts in systems engineering, design, and integration, tackling complex challenges and enhancing national...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Support critical defense programs by leading contract negotiations and administration, fostering strong relationships, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure compliance and successful outcomes in...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Join a talented team driving innovative solutions for advanced mechanical designs. Contribute to all phases of mechanical and electro-mechanical system development and refine processes for increased m...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive architectural excellence in delivering complex projects within regulated environments. Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery, ensuring high-quality, safety-compliant outcom...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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.

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    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.