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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$186K - $353K *

Transform strategic direction and drive growth in Command & Control systems by leveraging AI and cross-functional collaboration to enhance military mission effectiveness and support evolving customer...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Optimize durable tooling design processes and lead complex projects in a hands-on production environment. Collaborate with stakeholders and drive initiatives to improve cost, quality, and technical ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Lead the charge in overseeing assembly and engineering support of Focal Plane Modules, from design to shipment, while managing workflows, budgets, and compliance to ensure quality production and timel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Pioneer the future of Systems Engineering tools by leading deployments and support efforts. Collaborate across teams, champion best practices, and drive efficiency improvements while leveraging your t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Drive security excellence as you oversee program compliance, manage personnel vetting, and safeguard classified information within a dynamic team environment. Collaborate with leadership to uphold sec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to lead advanced guidance projects, providing robust technical supervision, managing suppliers, and ensuring successful execution from concept through valida...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Drive innovation in satellite ground systems by designing and maintaining software infrastructure, focusing on automation and system integration for improved efficiency and communication across multip...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $114K *

Join a dynamic composites team to fabricate advanced structures, ensuring quality and performance. Engage in hands-on processes, from layups to final inspections, while tackling daily challenges in a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing the lifecycle of F135 spare parts, ensuring operational readiness and support during crucial deployments while engaging in innovative supply chain management...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Unlock excellence in customer relationships! Lead income growth, manage contracts, optimize operations, and resolve issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and financial accountability in a dynamic env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead critical testing processes for advanced radar and communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and enhance operational effic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$57K - $108K *

Engage as an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to develop and test training simulators. Collaborate on design and documentation of mechanical hardware under supervision, enabling effective training expe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Partner with us to enhance project management effectiveness through financial analyses and collaboration, ensuring program objectives are met and compliance is maintained in a dynamic, cross-functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advanced missile simulation validation and performance analysis. Leverage your expertise to enhance system reliability and coordinate key validations, ensuring successful accreditat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading the deployment and support of Systems Engineering tools, driving efficiency and best practices in an agile environment. Collaborate with teams to modernize tool usage and e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $151K *

Shape the future of aerospace by designing and validating advanced gas turbine engine control systems, ensuring performance and reliability through collaborative supplier evaluation and rigorous testi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Champion lab operations by leading strategic projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety within multiple engineering environments. Collaborate with teams to develop processes, maintain equipme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Transform test engineering by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance test readiness, troubleshoot production issues, and implement continuous improvements, ensuring high-quality manufact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $276K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Electronic Warfare software solutions. Leverage your expertise in C/C++, Ada, and embedded systems to enhance critical programs and lead projects to success in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing innovative systems engineering solutions for Naval Radar programs. Collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot, integrate, and enhance system capabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Pioneer effective supply chain strategies as a Material Program Manager, ensuring material availability and risk mitigation while leading qualification and production activities. Collaborate across te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $144K *

Empower our team as a crucial point of contact for IT COTS products, delivering exceptional support and improving supply chain operations through strong customer interactions and technical expertise i...

Manassas, VAIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Empower operational excellence by delivering systems engineering and integration support. Manage projects, collaborate across teams, and enhance decision-making to ensure successful system transitions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence as you manage radar system projects, troubleshoot anomalies, and ensure quality compliance while supporting critical defense initiatives with 50% travel. Driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading the AN/AQS-20 SONAR MHS Program, ensuring effective execution and resource deployment while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet techni...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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.