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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$108K - $148K *

Transform your career by conducting vehicle-level analysis to optimize aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in design, performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's pivotal in supporting executive leadership and strategic initiatives. As a key operational partner, you'll manage workflows, enhance communications, and drive organizational success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $208K *

Lead engineering efforts to ensure safety, quality, and cost management across large-scale fabrication projects. Utilize strong project management, technical, and problem-solving skills to successfull...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing project schedules that support operations and engineering initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones while analyz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Optimize contract management processes to support compliance and negotiations, ensuring adherence to federal regulations and organizational policies while enhancing stakeholder communication and probl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in delivering rotary-wing capabilities to international partners. You'll lead integration efforts, ensuring aircraft certification and alignment while collaborating with div...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $143K *

Transform procurement processes by leading complex subcontract management activities, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams to drive successful program execution and enhance operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $213K *

Develop and implement EHS strategies and programs to enhance safety, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of excellence. Lead a high-performing team while driving organizational change through data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $110K *

Shape the future of manufacturing through quality-focused assembly and testing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, ensuring compliance with industry standa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $235K *

Elevate the future of space operations by providing expert technical leadership in launch planning, ensuring the successful integration of high-stakes systems with launch vehicles, and collaborating a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Explore a pivotal role where you will manage and optimize facilities operations, collaborating with a diverse team to support critical government programs and ensure efficient maintenance processes ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $208K *

Champion a culture of safety and compliance as the EHS Senior Manager, leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance workplace health, safety, and environmental standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $177K *

Pioneer the future of aviation by leading a dynamic team in flight test engineering, driving innovation, and enhancing capabilities in the AWACS portfolio. Collaborate on projects that impact national...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $169K *

Lead the technical development of complex space missions, driving product formulation, directing trade studies, and ensuring system integrity from conception to execution while guiding multidisciplina...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $169K *

Lead the charge in architecting complex space missions, driving technical development and nurturing new business opportunities, while ensuring mission system integrity from conception through executio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $169K *

Lead the technical development of complex space missions by spearheading new projects, driving innovative mission designs, and supporting business capture efforts in an autonomous engineering environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Champion a dynamic team of engineers, overseeing development and execution of advanced airborne electrical products while ensuring program success through leadership, collaboration, and compliance wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design communication solutions that enhance military operations globally. Collaborate across disciplines to convert customer requirements into effective military prod...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Pioneer program execution by leading cross-functional teams, driving robust technical development, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements in a dynamic and complex environment. Enhance s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $111K *

Support engineering initiatives by managing tasks to ensure efficient lab operations, documenting processes, and coordinating supply needs, while working collaboratively with engineers and technicians...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by ensuring compliance and security across systems. Collaborate closely with management, conduct assessments, and enhance security protocols while leading education i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Make your mark at a leading defense technology firm by managing contract execution and guiding cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and drive strategic growth in innovative projects critical to na...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to support engineers with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth lab operations, equipment readiness, and documentation while enhancing engineering project efficiency in a collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $178K *

Pioneer your future with this collaborative Systems Engineering role, driving cloud-based analytics solutions. Work with engineers to validate design architectures, support critical projects, and enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $143K *

Lead strategic subcontract management activities, driving compliance and collaboration across functions to support effective program execution in government and commercial sectors. Enhance procurement...

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  •   8 - 10 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.