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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$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

$105K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global test equipment strategy and lifecycle management across aerospace operations. Ensure performance enhancements and reliability improvements while collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $125K *

Champion quality in engineering projects through audits and compliance checks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development processes and ensure adherence to industry standards acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Strategize and lead growth initiatives across the Space Division, driving strategic planning, market expansion, and cross-functional alignment to enhance competitiveness in a dynamic market...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Elevate program management excellence by leading a high-performing team that ensures consistent execution, strengthens customer trust, and drives revenue growth across a complex portfolio of aerospace...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Lead a high-performing program management organization to drive predictable outcomes, enhance customer trust, and ensure disciplined execution across diverse space programs in a dynamic and collaborat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Elevate program management excellence by developing and leading a high-performing team, ensuring predictable outcomes across diverse aerospace programs while enhancing collaboration and execution disc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$225K - $325K *

Champion transformational growth by leading strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring the Space Division achieves its long-term objectives and market expansion in a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $175K *

Shape the future of spacecraft design by collaborating with cross-functional teams, supporting innovative designs and delivering customer-focused solutions while ensuring adherence to engineering stan...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team as you define and lead a global sustainment strategy, driving revenue growth and market protection while collaborating across business units to capture high-value opportunities in...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional program management for complex aerospace and defense production initiatives. Drive teams through contract award to delivery while ensuring performance, scope, and c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $125K *

Engineer innovative solutions as part of a dynamic team, driving the design and testing of advanced electronic control systems for defense applications, while ensuring reliability and performance meet...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $110K *

Elevate production efficiency by leading a skilled team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive process improvements and optimize workflows, ensuring high-quality outcomes while nurturing team d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Join us to innovate and enhance the performance of advanced RF systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions, resolving complex challenges in testing methodologies and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $179K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality assurance for advanced nuclear projects, overseeing compliance and continuous improvement across engineering, testing, and project activities for...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $136K *

Lead the charge in ensuring unparalleled quality and compliance by developing innovative processes and improvements within the organization, driving excellence in product and process design while fost...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $164K *

Engage with key stakeholders to drive reliability analysis and automation initiatives, enhancing product reliability and operational efficiency through data management and programming expertise across...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $164K *

Join us to shape the future of energy by leading technical problem-solving and engineering solutions for gas turbine systems, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction across global pr...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $164K *

Advance your career by tackling complex challenges in energy systems. Lead troubleshooting and innovative solutions for gas turbine hot gas path issues, collaborating across teams to ensure customer s...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing project management and technical operations, ensuring effective team oversight and strategic alignment with the Sponsor's mission across diverse locations and collaborativ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing precision hydraulic systems for advanced defense technologies. As a key technician, you'll ensure flawless assembly and rigorous testing, contributing to hig...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Contribute to strategic international SOF collaborations, fostering interoperability and integration, while overseeing contractor support and operational activities for USSOCOM's J3-International Divi...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Analyze software performance and cybersecurity in a lab environment, ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware through thorough testing and quality assurance mechanisms. Collaborate with...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Optimize technical processes for integrating and aligning advanced optical systems, leading hands-on engineering efforts to ensure performance and reliability for critical aerospace applications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your Linux skills in a collaborative HPC environment, providing Tier 1 & 2 support, managing systems, and enhancing the operational efficiency of secure, production environments while gaining...

4 days ago

  •   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.