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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$75K - $95K *

Transform the training landscape for aviation ordnance, ensuring fleet readiness and safety by leading instructional sessions on assembly, testing, and regulatory compliance in high-stakes environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Develop robust middleware and backend services as a full stack Software Engineer, collaborating on innovative solutions in a dynamic big data environment. Engage in performance tuning and schema updat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Make your mark by providing full-stack development support using Java, Angular, and Elasticsearch. Bring your expertise to create robust software solutions and collaborate within a dynamic team while...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Advance your career by joining an elite team of software engineers, where you'll leverage your expertise to develop innovative solutions in complex projects, fostering collaboration and growth in a dy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Lead the charge in system engineering practices, supporting complex projects through extensive technical knowledge and development processes while ensuring compliance and documentation standards are m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $183K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge automation frameworks for harsh mining and construction environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle real-world challenges and enhance cus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your advanced software engineering skills in a dynamic environment. Collaborate on complex projects while guiding development efforts and ensuring high standards of qual...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Play a key role in managing and maintaining Linux systems, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal server performance while adhering to security protocols and guidelines. Leverage extensive experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative solutions for national security. This mid-level software engineer role focuses on Java, GPU-accelerated applications, and requires a strong commit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of aviation quality by leading site management systems, ensuring product safety and compliance for propeller maintenance. Drive a culture of excellence, conducting audits and investig...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Deliver cutting-edge software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust modeling and simulation applications in an agile team environment. Collaborate closely with engineers and scien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead security operations by establishing and managing processes for Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program security. Oversee a dedicated team, provide expert guidance, and ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Engineer innovative aerospace structures and fluid systems to support safe, reusable spaceflight on cutting-edge launch vehicles, collaborating closely with a dynamic team of specialists to drive infl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$218K - $305K *

Lead and innovate within our technology development team, overseeing high-performance components for launch vehicles. Shape the strategic vision, drive issue resolution, and ensure seamless integratio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $169K *

Champion cutting-edge aerospace design by leading structural analysis and testing for innovative launch systems. Collaborate closely with a skilled team to enhance safety and performance in human spac...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$396K - $500K *

Champion your career as you lead a high-performance sales team, driving growth and delivering software solutions to federal defense agencies while mentoring future leaders and establishing robust sale...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$396K - $500K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team focusing on defense software solutions, driving targeted revenue growth, forecasting accurately, and executing integrated market strategies to achieve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$396K - $500K *

Inspire growth through driving enterprise software sales for PBST Sector Agencies. Lead high-performing sales teams, achieve revenue targets, and develop integrated strategies to enhance market compet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive engineering excellence as Chief Engineer, overseeing major systems' development and sustainment. Lead a dynamic team, apply multidisciplinary skills, and ensure operational effectiveness in stra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead initiatives to integrate manufacturing processes and optimize supplier relationships, ensuring efficiency in production and delivery while adhering to quality and cost targets. Drive improvements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Grow your software engineering skills by implementing features and fixing bugs in a dynamic web services platform. Collaborate with a supportive team and gain experience in cloud environments while co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $170K *

Lead operational software delivery and coordination efforts across Agile teams, ensuring successful and timely deployment of military and mission-critical software capabilities to support U.S. Space F...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $170K *

Contribute to operational efficiency by leading software delivery and acceptance activities. Engage with Agile teams and stakeholders to navigate complex environments, ensuring timely releases that me...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $170K *

Drive the lifecycle of complex nuclear systems, ensuring effective integration and compliance with engineering standards through model-based practices and rigorous verification processes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $209K *

Elevate the future of military technology as you define and develop cutting-edge Electro-Optical systems. Engage with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality EOIR solutions that enhance aircraft capa...

Reposted 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.

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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.