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 - $135K *

Join our engineering team to conduct in-depth thermal analysis and collaborate cross-discipline. Leverage your expertise to drive technical excellence and influence solid rocket motor design, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Drive compliance strategy and manage trade regulations, ensuring adherence to U.S. export and import laws while collaborating across departments to align with business goals. Seek a skilled profession...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K *

Invent compelling technical documentation for advanced military systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise in engineering writing, ensuring precision and adherence to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform technology solutions for national security by leading systems architecture initiatives that integrate cloud, cybersecurity, and data analytics for operational success. Collaborate with diver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $330K *

Lead a team of engineers developing autonomous solutions for launched effects. Oversee integration, validation, and deployment of complex autonomy software, managing end-to-end delivery while mentorin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic engineering team to drive mission success through advanced worst-case circuit analysis, radiation testing, and stress analysis in high-impact projects...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by building and maintaining advanced instrumentation systems that drive aerospace innovation. Collaborate seamlessly with engineers to ensure accurate data capture and support im...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of cloud architecture and API Gateway technologies, ensuring robust enterprise integrations and system optimization for mission-critical appli...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Lead vital safety programs to enhance operational safety standards while fostering collaboration across divisions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and utilize data-driven insights to optimize...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by delivering secure, high-availability systems to support federal law enforcement missions. Engage in hands-on engineering, testing, and maintenance of critical IT infrastructure whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $171K *

Engage in diverse hardware support roles within a dynamic team, contributing to essential modernization programs. Collaborate with engineers on system development, conduct audits, and manage hardware...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $112K *

Shape the future of quality management by driving improvements in manufacturing and inspection processes, ensuring product excellence and compliance through data analysis and robust quality systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Transform air traffic management by leading automation strategies that enhance the FAA's National Airspace System. Join a diverse team to define and implement essential automation solutions, optimizin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Drive impactful advancements in deployed technology by providing technical support and training for systems, while leveraging your expertise to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing advanced circuit card assemblies, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful integration and performance, all while managing project deliverables...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $117K *

Lead the charge in providing vital medical air transportation, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in a dynamic and rewarding environme...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $191K *

Lead a team to drive quality and reliability across product development and manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust quality standards, advocating for superior...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $180K *

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to integrate and test safety-critical flight software, optimizing performance across hardware and software systems for aircraft applications, ensuring both eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $143K *

Optimize supplier performance by enhancing operational governance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure sustained reliability and long-te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading cryptographic certification processes and aligning with U.S. Government standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, validated solutions that meet national securit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI and ML in computer vision, leading projects that enhance remote sensing capabilities through innovative algorithm deployment and multidisciplinary colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Lead interdisciplinary teams to develop and deploy advanced AI/ML computer vision algorithms for remote sensing applications, enhancing system capabilities and operational performance in various domai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of simulation architecture by leading a team to design, develop, and integrate advanced systems for military operations, ensuring modularity and interoperability while driving innovat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $180K *

Analyze financial data and optimize budgeting processes to improve resource allocations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while collaborating across teams to enhance strategic financial in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$53K - $108K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Electromagnetic Spectrum analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operations and develop innovative strategies for policy and capability implementati...

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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.

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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.