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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$117K - $145K *

Elevate national security efforts by analyzing threat intelligence and recommending mitigation strategies. Collaborate across teams to assess risks and produce tailored reports to support decision-mak...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design, development, and integration of advanced satellite systems. Oversee technical execution to ensure alignment with mission objectives, while managing a multidisciplinary team, risks, an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $329K *

Drive transformative technology projects within the automotive and aerospace sectors. Lead teams to design and implement large-scale AI-ready data architectures, fostering innovation and impactful bus...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by leading contractor operations and managing budgets for key NGA initiatives. Act as the liaison for all contract activities, ensuring compliance, performance, and effective...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supporting cutting-edge technology initiatives for the Department of the Air Force. Collaborate with top professionals to enhance security, implement innovative solutions, and d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive program management excellence, overseeing complex federal projects and ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Lead and collaborate with contractors and government stakeho...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Drive the infrastructure design and implementation for AI model inference. Partner to optimize production AI services, ensuring reliability and performance while guiding a collaborative team through i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your mechanical engineering expertise to drive innovative design, testing, and certification processes for critical national defense projects in an engaging, collaborati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving SAFe maturation and enhancing agile delivery across a major USMC program. Contribute strategic insights and technical expertise to bridge acquisition processes and agile fra...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the evolution of cybersecurity policy by refining strategies that enhance mission assurance across air, space, and cyber domains, while providing expert guidance and support to US Air Force cyber...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Oversee the daily operations of a NOC team supporting DoD customers, ensuring network availability, security, and compliance with RMF standards while managing incident response and operational procedu...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Drive effective facilities operations and project execution, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to manage capital investments and enhance operational efficiency...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Shape the future of aerospace by owning cost accounting processes, enhancing financial accuracy, and driving operational insights in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate closely with teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Elevate the quality of aerospace materials by overseeing metallurgical testing and laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards while providing technical support across teams...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Support evaluation and testing efforts by developing plans, conducting analyses, and reporting results for complex systems. Collaborate with teams to align testing with program objectives, ensuring te...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Pioneer your career by overseeing spacecraft communications hardware development and leading cross-functional engineering teams. Drive program execution, manage risk, and ensure the delivery of innova...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to innovate and refine mechanical systems for nuclear submarine construction. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, mentor, and support engineers in achieving pro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advanced systems engineering and mission integration, aligning military and civilian stakeholder requirements while enhancing operational effectiveness through collaboration and dec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of space technology by providing strategic oversight and technical guidance to ensure the successful development and deployment of satellite systems while coordinating diverse teams a...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by collaborating in a team-focused environment to tackle advanced radar systems, enhancing space capabilities and security for national defense while integrating technical insights ac...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Elevate strategic growth initiatives as a Senior Business Development Leader. Shape opportunities for DISA and partner agencies, leveraging deep industry expertise to drive defense IT solutions aligne...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in producing comprehensive all-source analysis and intelligence assessments, leveraging advanced tools and techniques to inform strategic decisions and enhance operational effectivenes...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Drive software and systems support for the MALET JSIL Aircrew Trainer, ensuring effective simulation training for UAV operators through maintenance, upgrades, and technical assistance across systems i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $153K *

Take ownership of systems engineering processes for innovative spacecraft design, managing requirements, verification, and validation phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the succ...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $155K *

Lead System Engineering processes for LRASM C3 development, capturing requirements, conducting technical reviews, and managing engineering documentation. Collaborate with teams to overcome challenges...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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.