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 - $110K *

Champion submarine safety initiatives while managing compliance programs, overseeing safety training, and ensuring operational readiness of submarine systems. Collaborate closely with teams for effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to support product quality for advanced geospatial intelligence systems. Collaborate with diverse professionals to verify and validate products against requirements, ensuring high...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $276K *

Unlock your potential as a Mission Architect, guiding OPIR systems design and integration across diverse programs while leading modeling efforts to ensure mission success and performance validation...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $220K *

Lead technical oversight for transonic and supersonic wind tunnel operations, ensuring safe, reliable performance in a collaborative aerospace environment. Utilize expertise to guide facility design...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to mission-critical applications for military operations. As a key player, you'll design, develop, and maintain software solutions while ensuring optimal performanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion the development and integration of cyberspace operations, leading strategic planning and collaboration in a mission-critical environment to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organiza...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$280K - $330K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and business development strategies across commercial and governmental sectors, ensuring growth targets are met and relationships with key clients are fostered for las...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $190K *

Elevate project performance by leading embedded flight software initiatives. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and enhance communication. Drive softwar...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in providing technical oversight for cutting-edge transonic and supersonic wind tunnel test facilities, ensuring their safe and reliable operation while shaping project direction and r...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Transform complex systems into innovative, safety-critical solutions while leading interdisciplinary collaborations. Drive projects from concept to production, ensuring compliance and performance acro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $174K *

Drive operational excellence in payload software testing, enhancing nightly regression reliability through strategic requirements gathering, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Engage cross-fun...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform trajectory engineering for missile defense by leveraging analysis, modeling, and simulation expertise. Join a cooperative team focused on technical advancements in target design and flight t...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $141K *

Engage with advanced systems engineering to enhance GPS capabilities for diverse missions. Collaborate across teams, translate customer needs, and deliver innovative solutions that support America’s w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Deliver innovative technical solutions while leading cross-functional teams to meet complex client needs. Contribute your expertise in advanced technologies and strategy, mentoring others while shapin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and support critical systems engineering activities for a next-gen space-based radar program, providing expert technical assessments and collaborating with key stakeholders across the project...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive the future of manufacturing by leading innovative gas turbine component development and repair methodologies. Your expertise will enhance production efficiency and quality, influencing key metri...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $209K *

Develop and maintain high-quality embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance and reliability, mentor junior engineers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $180K *

Drive impactful software design and development for satellite imaging and ADCS subsystems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead efforts ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a hands-on Staff Software Engineer driving satellite imaging and ADCS subsystems. Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and deliver critical software solutions while ment...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $118K *

Join a team that's enhancing Air Force intelligence capabilities by providing expertise and instruction in targeting analysis. Collaborate with professionals to develop training and assessment program...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing military operations! Oversee critical management functions, lead personnel initiatives, and ensure seamless communication across a vital Command Staff support...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of surgical robotics by leading FPGA design and integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance robotic systems that prioritize patient safety and quali...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $157K *

Contribute to the success of the F/A-18 Radar & EW IPT by tracking budgets, analyzing performance, and supporting project development while coordinating with various stakeholders in a fast-paced envir...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $170K *

Engage with diverse teams to tackle complex problems, synthesize data insights, and empower users through tailored solutions and training, driving impactful decisions and innovative integration within...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Baseband team to enhance software capabilities on mobile devices, leveraging your expertise in cybersecurity and development. This role supports vital security initiatives and offers gr...

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.