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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$76K - $134K *

Engineer innovative solutions for ground systems in a dynamic software team. Collaborate across disciplines to support the development lifecycle of hypersonic weapon software. Bring your coding skills...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to enhance satellite ground system software development and compliance, ensuring uninterrupted global military communication through effective automation a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $200K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge missile defense software, guiding the full software lifecycle to enhance national security through innovative technologies and collaborative processes...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Lead systems engineering efforts for advanced missile development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence, drive transformation initiatives, and optimize processes for...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing and integrating advanced C-UAS capabilities by bridging operational needs with innovative technical solutions to enhance defense system effectiveness, security, and align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $136K *

Join our dynamic team as you manage supply chain activities, liaise with suppliers, and lead improvements across the THAAD program, ensuring timely delivery of quality products critical to national de...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $228K *

Unlock your potential as a key advisor in cybersecurity, enhancing operational effectiveness, improving processes, and shaping strategies for a robust cyber defense posture across complex environments...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $236K *

Drive technical excellence as a Software Engineering Manager, leading integration and testing for complex systems. Lead a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with requirements and enhancing co...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $159K *

Drive financial excellence as a Lead Business Analyst overseeing F22 Sustainment Finance Portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure financial integrity, and lead a team to optimize bus...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $129K *

Reimagine systems engineering by driving MBSE model development and integration. Collaborate across teams to create effective missile defense solutions while ensuring rigorous requirements traceabilit...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Take ownership of software development for Missile Defense projects, executing the engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to delivery, in a dynamic team focused on the THAAD Fire Control Sys...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth and optimizing customer solutions in cutting tools. Collaborate with various partners to implement innovative applications and provide expert techn...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $166K *

Drive the charge in comprehensive systems engineering by defining requirements, designing solutions, and validating performance through innovative modeling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $166K *

Join us in defining and validating complex systems, ensuring reliability and performance through model-based systems engineering, close collaboration, and travel to project sites. Your expertise will...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $145K *

Take ownership of quality engineering initiatives, leading a team to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a regulated environment, while driving technical quality support for production and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Develop innovative embedded software solutions, enhancing system performance and reliability while collaborating across teams. Leverage your expertise to improve user experience and drive technologica...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing critical SIGINT capabilities through cutting-edge analysis and development. Collaborate with experts to optimize software solutions and maintain operational excellence in...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive excellence in pilot training by leading simulator sessions, conducting briefings, and developing skills across a diverse range of aircraft. Collaborate with teams to ensure pilots are prepared f...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technical data management. As a key leader, you will ensure alignment across departments, manage document changes, and enhance data integrity throughout the li...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $126K *

Manage Technical Data Packages by ensuring alignment across various engineering disciplines. Lead change management through JIRA, enhance data integrity, and optimize support processes in a hybrid wor...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $104K *

Deliver high-level turbomachinery repair and assembly expertise. Engage in inspection, manual machining, and dynamic balancing, ensuring optimal equipment performance and safety. Join a dedicated team...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that pioneers legal solutions in aviation, drafting vital documents, conducting research, and supporting litigation efforts while collaborating with clients and colleagues in a vibrant pra...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Analyze and draft legal documents, conduct research, and manage litigation tasks. Collaborate with clients and colleagues, attend legal proceedings, and develop expertise in aviation law within a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services in aviation litigation. This role requires drafting legal documents, conducting research, and supporting litigation effor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Redefine operational excellence by serving as a strategic advisor and integrator for high-stakes initiatives. Drive alignment, mitigate risks, and execute priorities in a dynamic space division while...

4 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.