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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$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity measures by analyzing and ensuring the resiliency of Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $131K *

Transform quality assurance by leading engineering initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Play a key role in the experimental electrical engineering of complex aerospace systems, overseeing design, planning, and collaboration for new aircraft development and addressing in-service issues wh...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Champion system acquisition and transition for SATCOM programs. Lead efforts in planning, scheduling, and documentation integration to ensure operational excellence and readiness in a collaborative en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion the transformation of supplier relationship management, driving enterprise-level initiatives while collaborating across teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and deliver impactful re...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $117K *

Explore opportunities as a Mechanical Engineer, collaborating on technical studies and maintenance strategies for mission-critical military marine systems. Leverage your expertise to ensure operationa...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by delivering integrated DevSecOps solutions for mission-critical systems, collaborating with engineering teams and government partners to enhance capabilities and security acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Engage in impactful program analysis and support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, ensuring project execution and financial oversight while liaising with leadership and stakeholders to drive mi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in shaping defense policy by providing expert analysis and support for critical Special Operations Special Access Programs (SAPs) influencing national security decisions and congressio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of military capabilities by leading systems engineering for cutting-edge weapon systems, ensuring integration and testing meet stringent standards while collaborating with cross-funct...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join our team to lead risk management efforts by identifying and mitigating risks across programs, ensuring compliance and informed decision-making for successful project execution. Work collaborative...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $190K *

Partner with us to drive modernization efforts in our intel team by deploying and managing applications, ensuring system performance, and providing 24/7 support to enhance NSA's authoring and dissemin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Pioneer testing excellence by leading complex test activities for UAV systems, evaluating requirements, and ensuring successful execution of testing goals while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic initiatives as a technical expert in Joint Deployment and Distribution, providing leadership in governance, process improvement, and policy development across military logistics progra...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $149K *

Lead the charge in defining and managing system requirements for propulsion solutions, ensuring compliance and integration across cross-functional teams while handling risk assessments and delivering...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Support the design and development of propulsion systems through entry-level engineering tasks, focusing on composite case design, verification, and CAD tools to assist senior engineers in innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that provides critical multi-discipline security support for Special Access Programs, ensuring compliance with established protocols, identifying security vulnerabilities, and enhancing op...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Create innovative designs for high-reliability slip ring assemblies. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering while interfacing with customers and s...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Transform the future of aerospace technology by supporting innovative design and testing for critical space hardware. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high-quality technical products and syst...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Elevate quality standards and compliance by leading a team to ensure product excellence and customer satisfaction while managing key quality processes and audits across both Grafton and Dillon facilit...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Develop your career by providing strategic program oversight and analysis. Assist leadership in tracking program health, enhancing reporting processes, and ensuring effective resource management acros...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Empower a team of experts to drive integration support for advanced COMINT geolocation systems, leveraging RF technology to enhance system architecture, streamline requirements gathering, and collabor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the development and enhancement of complex software systems, applying your expertise in C++, Java, and Python. Collaborate on innovative solutions that support real-time analytics and ensure robu...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of IT systems by implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining varied technologies. Support day-to-day operations, enhance system performance, and ensure compliance with security con...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Lead strategic HR initiatives, optimize staffing processes, and advise on organizational improvements while managing personnel actions in support of mission objectives and compliance within a dynamic...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.