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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$80K - $110K *

Join us to lead IT projects that drive transformation across infrastructure and applications. Manage end-to-end execution while collaborating with teams to align priorities and ensure successful deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance excellence and continuous improvement in advanced electronic warfare systems, ensuring optimal program execution and adherence to contract requirements through collaboration wi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Engage at the executive level within aerospace, driving consultative sales through tailored solutions. Shape market strategy and build practices focused on $1M-$10M+ Physics AI programs while fosterin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $142K *

Oversee the material control and accounting program, ensuring compliance with NRC regulations while coordinating with various teams to support nuclear fuel fabrication activities and maintain accurate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful solutions by leveraging data and technology to tackle national security challenges while leading cross-functional teams and engaging with top government officials to deliver insightful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Unlock your potential as a mid-level software engineer, creating architectural diagrams and managing requirements. Collaborate on complex software projects to drive innovation and success across the t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by collaborating with teams to define requirements, create architectural diagrams, and manage task breakdowns. Drive high-impact projects with your expertis...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $305K *

Pioneer the future of autonomous systems in space, leading the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure mission-crit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of biometrics, enhancing and sustaining software for mission-critical collection systems across DoD environments, ensuring operational success through collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$230K - $323K *

Champion the development of embedded AI/ML solutions for autonomy in space systems. Take a leading role in defining strategy, architecting models, and integrating with cross-functional teams while dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of missile defense by leading manpower analysis and engineering support, ensuring seamless personnel management and collaboration with MDA's Engineering offices for optimal resource a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $323K *

Lead the advancement of embedded AI/ML systems in space missions, architecting and integrating solutions while driving cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance and ensure compliance with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $236K *

Lead the charge in designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive network solutions for complex telecommunication infrastructures while optimizing performance and resolving technical issues...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive system integration and testing excellence by defining parameters, developing procedures, and leading verification efforts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all systems m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Help us innovate by providing full-stack software development solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team leveraging diverse technologies to meet user needs and enhance mission effectiveness, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Develop robust software solutions leveraging full-stack technologies. Collaborate with engineers and users to enhance mission outcomes, using Java, Python, React, AWS, and more, in a supportive enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $255K *

Shape the future of advanced RF sensor technology by leading a dynamic team in test infrastructure and system integration, ensuring project success through technical expertise and cross-functional col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $184K *

Lead the Manufacturing Project Manager role, ensuring excellence in quality, cost, and scheduling for complex production programs. Collaborate across functional areas to drive continuous improvement a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining technical excellence by leading and mentoring a Systems Engineering team focused on F35 Mission Planning. Drive innovation while ensuring program success in a flexible, c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $184K *

Manage subcontract program efforts by leading proposal teams, developing strategies, and liaising with suppliers to ensure compliance with objectives. Drive critical decisions impacting performance wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovation as you design and analyze cutting-edge antennas and RF subsystems for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with a team of experts to develop essential technology that enhances performa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Empower cutting-edge HPC systems by testing and validating to meet rigorous system requirements through detailed test plans, delivering high quality and efficient solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Champion the development and integration of automation tools for High-Performance Computing infrastructure in Linux, ensuring effective collaboration among teams to drive system integration, issue res...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing build reliability for innovative fusion devices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify risks, mentor engineers, and establish high standards throughout the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join us in providing critical security support for USSOCOM operations. Leverage your expertise in security activities and personnel training while ensuring compliance for high-stakes environments and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.