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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$95K - $167K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of military aeronautics by leading technical manual development. You will manage and mentor writers while producing comprehensive documentation that adheres to hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $246K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing F-35 build operations efficiently. Lead the team, interact across software and hardware units, and ensure timely product delivery while fostering development a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $216K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading a diverse team in satellite program management. Drive technical mentoring, optimize product management, and foster strategic collaborations to ensure success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $104K *

Champion and oversee CNC programming and mechanical/electrical assembly, bridging fabrication and integration with high autonomy. Emphasize quality and innovation in aerospace component production to...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $129K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and developing test programs for Automatic Test Systems. Utilize your expertise in electrical systems and analysis to drive innovation and ensure quality in tes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Innovate in compliance as you streamline procurement governance and enhance risk mitigation processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage data analysis, AI technologies, and best practices in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced ruggedized electrical circuits, collaborating across teams to create solutions for extreme environments. Be a technical leader drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Champion financial success by partnering with project teams to enhance profitability, compliance, and decision-making within a dynamic government contracting environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $160K *

Launch your career as an Avionics Test Engineer, collaborating with top talent to develop test systems for subsystems and drive innovation in space applications, ensuring robust electrical designs and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $193K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing comprehensive environmental compliance programs across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $251K *

Drive strategic business development for ground-based surveillance solutions, engaging with military clients. Collaborate with teams to develop capture strategies and translate customer needs into act...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading complex system designs and enhancing technical processes. As a key technical mentor, you'll tackle design challenges and optimize frameworks for multiple products in defens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Engineer advanced systems for national security, blending tactical insight with technical expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions and guide projects while ensuring mis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Lead impactful AI-RAN programs, guiding teams through complexities and ensuring success while engaging with clients to meet their tech needs and navigate project challenges...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by spearheading monitoring and integration efforts for attitude control systems in a classified space program, ensuring effective design, testing, and launching of next-generation spa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing aerospace manufacturing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure design for manufacturability while driving continuous improvement initiatives in a high-performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining geotechnical engineering through innovative analysis. Engage in groundbreaking assessments, tackle complex infrastructure issues, and drive technology advancements in a f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced aerospace systems, ensuring high reliability and scalability while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of military intelligence operations through tactical planning, training, and analysis, supporting joint and combined exercises while ensuring knowledge transfer to key personnel and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $132K *

Manage 24/7 monitoring and reporting for the DODIN, ensuring Command and Control support for military operations. Collaborate with senior leaders while addressing outages and enhancing network connect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Combat Coder, integrating systems with modern tools in resource-constrained environments while collaborating with elite teams on critical missions that challenge your f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in Army Field Artillery analysis, advising senior leaders on critical fires issues. Collaborate on modernization, procurement, and strategic coordination at all l...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate operational resilience by leading critical continuity initiatives. You will manage risk assessments and project execution, ensuring mission assurance policies are implemented effectively to su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $209K *

Oversee the thermal architecture and design for a groundbreaking spacecraft bus, ensuring optimal thermal performance across various payloads. Lead a small team in high-power thermal engineering from...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $113K *

Drive the development and evaluation of security technologies. Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for critical infrastructure projects while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance capab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.