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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$85K - $100K *

Lead and optimize indirect procurement efforts across multiple sites. Drive category strategies, manage supplier performance, and deliver cost efficiencies while aligning with global procurement objec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $176K *

Advance reliability by driving complex failure analysis, integrating predictive models, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and longevity throughout the Terran R production pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $181K *

Contribute to the design and integration of electrical systems for advanced aerospace applications, overseeing wire harnessing from concept through production and collaborating with cross-disciplinary...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through innovative solutions while advising leadership on security posture improvements, vulnerability assessments, and compliance with NIST sta...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Master Program Planner, coordinating complex schedules and aligning project objectives with customer needs. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$52K - $108K *

Engineer innovative systems solutions that meet Department of Defense needs. Collaborate with teams to integrate systems from concept to lifecycle, ensuring customer-focused engineering excellence and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Electrical and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for space flight hardware testing. Engage in project lifecycle management, technical leadership, and risk mitigation with...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and elevate the Microelectronics Applications Engineering team, leading advanced semiconductor design solutions while fostering customer engagement and driving revenue growth through strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of systems architecture development for the U.S. Navy, utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering tools to innovate and ensure stakeholder needs are met through effective collaboration a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Develop and extend mission applications on AWS GovCloud, focusing on API, authentication, and data connectivity. Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional team to influence architecture decisions for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team managing critical database systems to ensure integrity and security. This role involves troubleshooting, performance optimization, and cloud migrations, contributing to high-stakes...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Empower growth by leading full lifecycle capture for complex Navy services contracts, ensuring effective proposal strategies and collaboration across teams to deliver high-performing programs and win...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform production excellence as a key Production Fixture Systems Engineer. Design innovative hardware/software solutions for testing and production that drive the efficiency of defense drones and e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead aviation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address project challenges and mana...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate engineering performance by leading a dynamic team in civil platform projects. Drive strategic growth, foster collaboration, and ensure operational excellence while delivering innovative soluti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Elevate test program execution by partnering with stakeholders to develop and align on test requirements. Utilize project management expertise to coordinate schedules, manage communication, and ensure...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $207K *

Advance your career by collaborating in an interdisciplinary team to design, analyze, and enhance complex systems ensuring reliability and maintainability for critical programs. Lead initiatives and m...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Transform the future of space communications by designing innovative avionics enclosures. Lead cross-functional teams to create high-reliability systems for TeraWave satellites while mentoring junior...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $177K *

Architect robust systems solutions by conducting design, integration, testing, and certification activities within complex environments. Collaborate effectively to support engineering and technical in...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $220K *

Elevate your career as a Capture Manager focused on driving strategies for new contract opportunities in national security. Engage with diverse stakeholders to shape winning proposals that deliver adv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $220K *

Shape the future of national security by leading capture strategies that secure key contracts, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving business growth in a fast-paced environment focused on deli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Take ownership of developing and deploying innovative cloud-native applications, leveraging Agile methodologies to meet evolving mission needs across multi-security domains, while collaborating with b...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform the Nuclear Enterprise mission by providing expert analysis and technical support to enhance air force nuclear policy, modernization, and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with natio...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing analytical and programmatic support relating to the Nuclear Enterprise mission, ensuring strategic policy development and governance activities to enhance national securi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Lead vital functions of the GTS environment by providing support, design input, and collaboration for system enhancements, ensuring effective operations of SAP GTS while driving future transformation...

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  •   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.