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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$121K - $169K *

Optimize change management for the Blue Ring spacecraft product line by assessing configuration changes, facilitating boards, and implementing process improvements. Join a dedicated team focused on en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge flight simulator instruction, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and American Airlines standards. Engage in diverse training environments while mentori...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead quality management initiatives by overseeing compliance with standards, managing quality personnel, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfac...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader driving the design and verification of cutting-edge mechanical systems and weapon subsystems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping advanced mechanical systems through innovative design, development, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to lead projects from concept to qualification, en...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge testing strategies and lead developmental and operational evaluations. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure thorough validation and verification of system perfor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead satellite operations, ensuring the health, safety, and efficiency of a fleet 24/7. Manage a team of controllers, optimize operations, and enhance customer experience in a f...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Serve as a key Infrastructure Engineer to design, secure, and maintain enterprise systems, utilizing advanced Cisco networking and Linux expertise in a hybrid environment for optimal performance and s...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and validation of mission-critical space electronic subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with rigorous standards and enhance performance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $217K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cyberspace operations through senior-level planning and coordination across joint training and exercises. Play a pivotal role in enhancing mission readiness an...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Create impactful quality assurance solutions while collaborating across teams. Leverage your expertise in engineering and quality systems to ensure compliance and enhance product quality in aerospace...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $215K *

Engineer and oversee the development of cutting-edge software architecture for satellite ground segment systems, driving innovation and collaboration across technical teams to meet complex customer mi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by managing engineering teams to deliver high-quality verification processes for complex defense systems while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring eff...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of shipbuilding as a Senior Electrical Engineer overseeing facility projects, delivering technical expertise, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operations through effective support a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative defense technologies by developing high-quality, real-time embedded software. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance mission capabilities while enjoying a flexible work env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in program management for Advanced Tactical Radios, ensuring objectives are met through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders while driving performance across functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $252K *

Join our dynamic team to lead project engineers in the certification and operational oversight of advanced launch systems, ensuring technical excellence for national security missions. Drive innovatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Join us to drive the design and testing of fluid systems for an innovative heavy-lift rocket. Your expertise will ensure the safety and success of human spaceflight while collaborating with a dynamic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing international acquisition and program management. Drive key responsibilities in financial services, strategic engagement, and support for foreign military sal...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Contribute to the design and lifecycle support of advanced systems in a dynamic C2ISR environment, ensuring operational effectiveness through comprehensive systems engineering across acquisition phase...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive cybersecurity initiatives by securing complex systems and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Protect sensitive information while supporting IT security across various projects in a high...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Engineer fluid systems for cutting-edge launch vehicles, ensuring design excellence and safety for human spaceflight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes and drive inno...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Help us develop an integrated mission simulation model to optimize performance for a cutting-edge satellite constellation, ensuring reliable global connectivity while collaborating across multiple eng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of satellite simulation. Lead the development of integrated mission models, optimizing constellation performance and ensuring high-fidelity results through collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Innovate spacecraft mission simulations for a cutting-edge satellite network, integrating complex models to optimize performance and cost. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance design ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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.