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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$130K - $180K *

Champion the security of critical systems by designing and implementing robust solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance security protocols that ensure system integrity, confidentiality, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving efficient procurement processes for sophisticated avionics systems, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations while leading cross-fun...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engage in high-level analytical intelligence operations, leveraging over a decade of experience to lead teams within tactical and operational environments, ensuring effective analysis and support to s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Transform aircraft interiors by engineering innovative designs and modifications. You'll collaborate with teams to enhance structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, ensuring compliance with standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop and manage strategic programs that safeguard personnel and assets, ensuring operational integrity within security, law enforcement, and emergency management sectors. Lead comprehensive threat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $230K *

Transform national security missions by architecting secure multi-cloud infrastructures. You will be the technical lead in managing AWS and Azure environments, ensuring robust architecture across clas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $245K *

Elevate your career by driving the architecture and management of multi-cloud infrastructures for critical U.S. Government programs, ensuring compliance and security across multiple impact levels whil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to develop advanced aerodynamics and flight models for hypersonic and rocket systems, impacting cutting-edge aerospace solutions through collaborative design and analy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $237K *

Transform the way we strategize as a leading advisor, guiding market analysis and data-driven insights to shape the future direction of the company, mentoring teams and driving operational success in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $237K *

Reimagine strategic leadership as you drive market analysis and competitive positioning through data-driven insights. Collaborate with business leaders to shape growth strategies while mentoring junio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives and advising senior executives. Analyze market trends, build financial models, and mentor future leaders while driving impactful decisions across dive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $237K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth by analyzing markets and trends. As a high-impact advisor, you'll provide actionable insights to leaders while mentoring junior strategists and executing co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $237K *

Drive impactful strategy initiatives by analyzing markets, trends, and competition. Collaborate closely with executives to make data-driven decisions. Lead and mentor a team, ensuring operational exce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance satellite network services for aviation. Leverage your engineering skills in a collaborative environment, driving system improvements and ensuring connectivity for airli...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $126K *

Contribute to operational excellence by leveraging your machining expertise to create and repair critical components, ensuring precision and safety in aviation manufacturing processes while collaborat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $171K *

Join a team that drives business integration and operational excellence across diverse teams. Collaborate with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives and foster a culture of accountabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Drive quality excellence as you lead a team to enhance production processes, ensure compliance, and foster continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment, utilizing your...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Pioneer the design and validation of advanced RF circuits and antenna systems, ensuring excellence in electromagnetic modeling and innovative solutions that impact mission success significantly while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Join a team that's pioneering systems engineering solutions for military aircraft, where you'll develop processes, collaborate across teams, and ensure successful integration and verification while en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Empower our Army team by leveraging your contract management skills to streamline negotiations and administration of various U.S. government contracts, ensuring compliance and fostering solutions for...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Manage contract administration and negotiation to support U.S. government acquisitions. Collaborate with leadership to assess risks, develop strategies, and ensure compliance, ultimately driving succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Advance logistics and finance analysis to optimize supply chain efficiencies for advanced technologies, ensuring reliable support and documentation to meet operational requirements and enhance system...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $200K *

Reimagine space exploration by developing robust software systems that control spacecraft. Collaborate with hardware engineers to create, validate, and optimize critical operations in a fast-paced, in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Design Engineer, driving innovation in aerospace seating components. Collaborate on design projects and ensure compliance with industry standards while developing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Optimize the design and validation processes for advanced aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems, ensuring high performance for orbital class launch vehicles through cutting-edge simulati...

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  •   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.