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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$101K - $178K *

Unlock potential by bridging secure software with embedded hardware, the role drives the development of cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate across teams, elevate system security, and manage vulnerabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $112K *

Drive operational efficiency by analyzing workflows, enhancing facility use, and implementing training and safety measures. Partner with engineering teams on improvements and streamline production thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of safety-critical firmware for aerospace avionics systems. Collaborate with engineers and certification authorities to ensure compliance with in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career by managing diverse projects efficiently. Take the lead in program implementation, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while guiding teams and engaging with clients and subcontrac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Invent secure, scalable avionics software solutions on embedded Linux platforms, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and contributing to the first product certification for Urban Air Mobility...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $136K *

Play a key role in managing complex procurements of metallic airframe parts, overseeing supplier selection and contract administration for major defense programs, while collaborating with cross-functi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace by collaborating on systems verification for FMS problem resolutions. Drive innovation through rigorous testing, integration, and analysis to enhance safety-critical embe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success by managing all phases of project life cycles. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead teams, and ensure deliverables meet quality and budget expect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Empower your career by developing innovative desktop automation tools for aviation. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects that enhance aircraft I/O mapping, ensuring compliance and supporting the entir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize software development for advanced Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring systems in aviation. Contribute to enhancing avionics through innovative solutions and collaborat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding business opportunities and strengthening partnerships. Drive capture strategies and manage relationships in the federal/defense market to convert high-value c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $292K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing engineering efforts to innovate processes and technology, ensuring high-quality production of advanced defense hardware while driving cross-disciplinary colla...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $253K *

Deliver cutting-edge hardware development and lead system integration for autonomous platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure production-ready designs, driving mission-critical projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $171K *

Unlock potential by leading the successful delivery of complex technical programs. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive program execution, manage customer relationships, and ensure excellence i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $225K *

Engineer innovative FPGA designs for next-gen radar products, collaborating across teams. Leverage your expertise to integrate complex systems and support deployment for customers globally in a dynami...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Empower national defense through sophisticated modeling and simulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate complex models and algorithms, ensuring the integration...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Optimize satellite firmware functionality by developing critical embedded Rust code for secure systems, interfacing with hardware. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure reliability and protect sec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion testing excellence by guiding diverse teams in validating complex GEospatial systems. Drive quality assurance through manual and automated testing, while coordinating with stakeholders to ens...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading cutting-edge AI/ML projects, enhancing NLP capabilities, and implementing robust MLOps solutions, while leveraging over a decade of expertise in machine learning in a dynam...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team to manage and enhance DoD industrial base programs, focusing on manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Provide expert guidance for assessments and strategic initiatives to st...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to critical space defense priorities by managing and negotiating various contract types, guiding projects through the full contract lifecycle, and fostering relationships to ensure complian...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing major programs to ensure successful delivery, integrating cross-functional teams across engineering and operations to meet cost, schedule, and performance obj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Empower innovation in AI/ML as a senior engineer, leveraging NLP and MLOPS expertise to drive impactful solutions in a collaborative environment that shapes the future of technology...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $114K *

Engage in hands-on engineering projects focusing on undersea technology, working alongside experts in a collaborative environment, while gaining valuable experience in various technical disciplines an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering embedded systems programs for defense and space applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure project success and accountability while navigating complex tec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.