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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$95K - $245K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing radiation-hardened systems while addressing complex environmental challenges. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance system performance and lead efforts i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Redefine nuclear engineering by leading teams to design radiation-hardened systems. Utilize advanced expertise to ensure performance in harsh environments while mentoring future engineers and collabor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Join a team that's pioneering advancements in radiation-hardened systems. Use your expertise to design, analyze, and mentor while collaborating across disciplines to ensure successful outcomes in chal...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by architecting resilient cloud-native infrastructure and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Join a dedicated team focused on operational excellence, security-first designs, and mentori...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $236K *

Build innovative Kubernetes microservices solutions, drive integration for Navy programs, and leverage your expertise in Linux, Bash, and Python while working in a dynamic, creative engineering enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $215K *

Engineer innovative safeguards solutions for national security missions, leading teams in developing advanced nondestructive assay technologies. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance nuclear mater...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead software development initiatives, ensuring compliance and executing solutions across enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems and guide less experienced developers while main...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate organizational capabilities by delivering comprehensive cybersecurity policy support, ensuring compliance, and driving the strategic objectives for program success through effective communicat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a leading role in business development, focusing on expanding partnerships and growth within NASA sectors. Leverage established relationships and expertise to shape and secure opportunities in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team responsible for managing logistics and property accountability, ensuring compliance and minimizing supply chain disruptions while effectively overseeing government assets and repor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Shape successful program execution by coordinating operations across staffing, logistics, and security. Play a key role in identifying risks, managing resources, and ensuring compliance while fosterin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Pioneer your career with us as you support innovative composite fabrication for unmanned systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, performing hands-on tasks integral to aerospace development whil...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

The Composite Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and analyzing aircraft structures made from composite materials, starting from high-level requirements to detailed design. This role inv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $141K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key geospatial analyst utilizing GIS and analytic tools to generate intelligence products that support mission objectives. Collaborate effectively with multidisciplina...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing complex production milestones and ensuring compliance with safety protocols in a fast-paced defense environment. Collaborate with technical staff to enhance energetic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join our team as a Programmatic Analyst to enhance U.S. Navy maintenance documentation. Your focus will be developing clear, structured program documentation, driving governance, and ensuring requirem...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career as a Talent Acquisition Recruiter, guiding hiring processes and implementing creative strategies to attract top talents in a dynamic, supportive environment while ensuring effectiv...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading team in Electronic Warfare, focusing on quality engineering and program support. Leverage your manufacturing expertise to enhance product assembly and ensure compliance...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead growth initiatives by managing sales teams, enhancing distributor ties, and executing strategies for commercial protective products to boost market presence and revenue...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $125K *

Engage in advanced data science initiatives, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze big data, optimize algorithms, and produce actionable intelligence insights in mission-critical envir...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic leadership and technical vision for mechanical and aerospace systems, ensuring high-quality execution throughout the full product lifecycle while collaborating across multidisciplina...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing space communication systems for lunar and deep-space missions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts and develop cutting-edge RF architectures that ensure missio...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $226K *

Lead engineering teams in developing advanced systems solutions while overseeing projects, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to design standards within an innovative and agile environment. Gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $140K *

Drive structural integrity analysis for composite and metallic systems, ensuring compliance with standards while supporting testing and validation efforts in a dynamic engineering environment under ge...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's defining the future of product strategy through strategic program management. Lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver measurable success while driving continuous improvement ac...

Reposted 4 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.