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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$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in safe flight operations, supporting business travel with your expertise in aviation management. Enjoy a development-track role as you operate primary aircrafts, ensuring compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$55K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team to test and validate DoD systems through a Whitebox approach, improving security measures and protecting critical data flows for Air Force clients using NIST standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$55K - $126K *

Shape the future of security practices by conducting assessments, ensuring compliance with protocols, and providing oversight for sensitive information in support of key government projects. Drive sol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of EO/IR technologies by architecting innovative systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring high performance through agile engineering methods. Join a mission-dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Drive the innovation and implementation of advanced virtualization solutions for Navy training systems, ensuring high performance and seamless integration across complex environments to enhance operat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Explore your talent in developing cutting-edge software solutions for missile defense, collaborating with diverse teams to design innovative containerized applications in C++ and Java, and advancing y...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of developing complex electrical systems, collaborating on innovative design and assembly processes, while driving solutions to meet diverse customer needs and main...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring safe operations by leading engineering investigations, analyzing technical issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to proactively eliminate cust...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $135K *

Accelerate your career by providing expert wargame analysis and support to missile defense systems, collaborating with senior leaders to enhance strategic planning and execution for next-generation de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $182K *

Empower infrastructure development by leveraging mechanical HVAC expertise to ensure compliance with regulations, optimize facility performance, and drive innovative improvements. Collaborate with cro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's tackling complex aerospace projects by applying innovative engineering solutions. You'll lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $205K *

The Applied Physicist SMTS at Draper is responsible for designing and developing multi-physics sensor technologies and systems, particularly in optics and RF. This role involves collaborating with har...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing security operations for the Autonomic Logistics Information System, ensuring robust security compliance and support for military operations. Your expertise will enhance sys...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Develop and maintain critical Autonomic Logistics Information Systems to ensure operational excellence for aircraft missions. Collaborate on data integrity, user support, and system functionality in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Optimize the C130J Flight Simulator Program by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring simulator architecture meets production needs, and maintaining critical outcomes. Collaborate across departments...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $111K *

Empower our security operations by providing comprehensive support for classified programs, ensuring document control, and facilitating communications in a secure environment. Collaborate on complianc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $128K *

Drive mechanical design and analysis from concept to operational support in a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate with vendors and lead design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables for complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $139K *

Unlock your potential as you drive innovative mechanical designs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality engineering documentation throughout the full product lifecycle, supp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $190K *

Advance critical engineering solutions by collaborating with project leads and mentoring junior engineers in analyzing and validating non-standard electrical components for DoW programs, enhancing qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $250K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale DoD contracts, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading diverse teams to implement strategic initiatives for improved performance and effectiveness acr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $114K *

Manage and execute system level debugging and integration for RF, analog, and digital systems. Collaborate with design engineers to optimize testing and ensure compliance, while documenting findings a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in end-to-end software development for innovative space mission systems, ensuring high-quality products through architecture, design, and testing while collaborating with stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Lead the charge in electrical design and integration for advanced munitions systems. Oversee safety, testing, and compliance of electronic components on tactical platforms, ensuring reliability and pe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $176K *

Shape the future of contractual excellence as a Senior Principal Contract Administrator. Engage in contract management, negotiation, and customer relations while supporting critical programs in the Na...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $158K *

Shape the future of technical documentation by crafting, editing, and managing critical materials for government clients, especially within the DoD and Air Force, ensuring clarity, compliance, and qua...

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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.