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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$90K - $120K *

Transform the testing landscape by overseeing all Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities for complex defense programs, ensuring compliance with operational standards and requirements, supporting both U...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Join a team dedicated to pioneering safe human spaceflight by overseeing the operational execution of testing for a reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle, ensuring quality, safety and efficiency while co...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to execute and scale security operations for classified programs. Leverage your expertise in industrial security to maintain compliance and safeguard critical aspects of defense in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $184K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in stress analysis, guiding early-career engineers and enhancing performance while driving technical excellence in the field. Take charge of your career and inspire g...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $196K *

Join a team that's reshaping operational strategies through wargaming and analysis. In this role, you'll manage concurrent projects, serve as a key liaison with partners, and drive successes from stra...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $123K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and analysis of ground weapons systems within a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with hardware requirements while supporting the Missile Defense Agency's cuttin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Drive innovative systems engineering efforts to support THAAD operations, translating mission objectives into effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success and t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $167K *

Lead the charge in managing complex government contracts within a high-profile defense program. Provide strategic guidance, ensure compliance, and mentor junior staff while driving successful contract...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing daily operations within a terminal facility, directing and mentoring a team of air traffic controllers. Ensure compliance with policies while fostering a productive and e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Join a team that's pivotal in spacecraft testing, contributing to the development of automated test scripts and procedures while collaborating with engineers to ensure successful test operations at fa...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supply chain efficiencies and driving strategic improvements. You will leverage data analysis to optimize operations, ensuring accurate master data and effect...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading system integration and test efforts for advanced military technology, collaborating with a diverse team to ensure top-tier solutions meet demanding operational requirements...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $208K *

Partner with us to advance aircraft test engineering by developing, and maintaining software/firmware solutions. Contribute your expertise to enhance production and operational support for the C-130J...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $142K *

Engineer innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Lead design reviews and mentor junior engineers while developing high-quality software using C++, Java, and Python to meet...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Lead a team dedicated to aircraft maintenance and repairs, ensuring operational efficiency and meeting strict quality standards. Manage resources, direct personnel, and liaise with government contacts...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $215K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing systems engineering by developing and implementing high-quality technical requirements, ensuring traceability and verification for complex engineering programs, whil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Quality Engineer, focusing on QA support for manufacturing operations. Leverage your expertise in quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and continual improvement wit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in international trade compliance, driving export strategies and licensing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy while adhering to U.S. regulati...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $171K *

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Systems Engineer, driving innovative solutions by managing hardware/software requirements and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge analysis and d...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Manage flight operations by ensuring compliance, effective communication, and safety as a Pilot in Command. This role involves overseeing schedules, maintaining certifications, and addressing operatio...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Shape financial strategies by ensuring compliance in contract pricing, costing, and proposal activities for government and regulated industries. Collaborate with various stakeholders to support robust...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting combat development efforts through collaboration, evaluation coordination, and technology integration within a dynamic military environment, addressing operational capab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic cross-disciplinary team to enhance aerospace and defense systems. Drive design, testing, and maintenance processes for electronic products while ensuring compliance with company standar...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Empower the Product Team with central coordination, driving effective operations, managing complex programs, and enhancing team performance to meet critical deadlines and objectives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Take ownership of developing advanced CNO capabilities to enhance national security. Collaborate on cutting-edge solutions while tackling complex technical challenges that are vital to critical missio...

4 days ago

  •   15+ 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.