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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$160K - $192K *

Empower your career by leading thermal system designs for innovative vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance and safety, while mentoring engineers in a fast-paced, tr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $193K *

Architect solutions for seamless integration of autonomy applications. Drive software development, troubleshooting, and automation to enhance vehicle readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's tackling complex optical challenges in space systems. Lead analytical efforts on foreign threat capabilities while guiding a talented group of engineers in developing innovative sol...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $280K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in executing nuclear weapon system assessments, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across diverse component teams for the B83-0/1 stockpile system...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead the management of communications security materials and systems, ensuring guidance and compliance across multiple units. Serve as the chief advisor on COMSEC issues while overseeing procurement a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Shape the future of aerial robotics by architecting and building intuitive Android applications. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to deliver scalable user interfaces that empower tactical op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $231K *

Lead the charge in managing operations for a vital DOD program, ensuring procurement, logistics, and contracts run smoothly, while nurturing a high-performance team to meet urgent mission needs and en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $231K *

Manage high-volume program operations to keep a fast-paced DOD initiative running smoothly. Oversee procurement, logistics, and reporting while coordinating across teams and ensuring consistent suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Lead the design and optimization of advanced free-space optical systems, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-performance laser communication links while managing optical component specifi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated robotic systems for multi-domain awareness and force protection, overseeing hardware product lifecycles, and rapidly introducing ruggedized tactical solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by supporting high-tempo operations at DoD Cyber Defense Command, utilizing your technical expertise to implement enterprise cybersecurity strategies and analyze critical informati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Lead the development of essential embedded security capabilities for satellites, guiding the entire software life cycle from design to integration, ensuring high reliability and security for a groundb...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in securing systems and networks by monitoring for threats, analyzing security logs, and implementing best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity measures and risk mitigation across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you conduct strength and fatigue analysis of propulsion and structural components, providing critical input for design and installation while collaborating with cross-functional...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Analyze and recommend design improvements through detailed strength, fatigue, and fracture analysis of propulsion and structural components, supporting innovative engineering projects with minimal ove...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $141K *

Partner with us to safeguard critical systems by monitoring security, analyzing threats, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Leverage your expertise to enhance security protocols and drive me...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your cybersecurity expertise to monitor, assess, and enhance security protocols, ensuring robust defense against evolving threats while collaborating with multiple...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Optimize stakeholder engagement and communication strategies while managing high-level priorities and deliverables for a U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales initiative. Collaborate effectively across var...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative software solutions for defense industries, enhancing the development process while collaborating across engineering disciplines in a hybrid work en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and develop a skilled team to ensure high-quality disassembly and inspection of gas turbines, focusing on operational efficiency and continuous improvement within a high-stakes manufacturing envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Innovate within high-reliability environments by developing critical software for space-based computing systems. Collaborate across stacks to deliver low-latency flight software and mission-critical a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $161K *

Support efficient talent acquisition by coordinating interviews, managing scheduling logistics, and enhancing candidate experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline recruiting pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $260K *

Shape the future of aerospace facilities by managing strategic operations, driving compliance, and developing high-reliability spaces to support rapid growth in manufacturing and mission operations, w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $214K *

Drive Talent Acquisition excellence by leading a dynamic team through enthusiastic recruiting efforts, operational development, and strategic analytics to support organizational growth across diverse...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $214K *

Lead Talent Acquisition strategy, overseeing recruitment and operations to support rapid growth. Engage with executives to define hiring needs, optimize processes, and enhance candidate experience acr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.