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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$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives in aerospace, managing supplier relationships and pricing to achieve cost savings and operational excellence in a hybrid work environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Unlock new opportunities as you manage sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships within the aerospace commodity sector, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing supply chain efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $153K *

Drive innovative solutions by validating EMC compliance for aircraft systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, oversee design reviews, and enhance performance through effective electromagnet...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that drives acquisition logistics strategies for Navy/DoD systems, enabling effective lifecycle management and support planning from design through end of life. Collaborate closely with se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $177K *

Join a team that's integral to the Sea-Based X-Band Radar Mission, delivering crucial communication support while afloat, ensuring operational readiness in demanding environments with rotating duty cy...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the development of top-level aircraft system architecture, ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions and drive the company's tech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with experts to enhance aviation safety through innovative human factors research and evaluations, driving modernization and improving operational performance across the National Airspace...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the security and functionality of critical IT systems. This role encompasses system administration, user support, and operational sustainment for classified en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Develop and optimize systems for hypersonic flight vehicles, owning mechanical subsystems. Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration, perform analysis, and ensure high-quality design in a dynamic, in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing complex manufacturing processes through advanced simulation modeling. You will enhance production flow and efficiency in a dynamic environment while supporti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to drive the design, development, and certification of advanced communications systems while ensuring project execution aligns with budget and timelines...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Optimize data management processes by ensuring compliance with configuration standards, collaborating across departments, and delivering accurate documentation. Leverage your expertise to enhance prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $138K *

Lead the charge in continuous improvement across all organizational functions. Drive transformational change by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, enhancing processes, and promoting a culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Optimize complex avionics systems development and manufacturing processes. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and testable avionics solutions for unmanned platforms while drivin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $228K *

Drive innovative software solutions by bridging front-end and back-end development, supporting national security missions through AI/ML capabilities, advanced analytics, and collaborative programming...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead the execution of advanced tech programs while providing support to DARPA, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency across diverse R&D areas, and overseeing multiple technical teams an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to the integration and implementation of advanced systems engineering processes for turbine propulsion systems, ensuring reliable and efficient solutions throughout the lifecycle of complex...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain critical full-stack applications, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making across multiple programs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Deliver impactful solutions in manufacturing engineering, leading complex projects and enhancing operational processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive quality improvements and achieve departm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee HSE and PSM initiatives for high-risk aerospace operations. Provide strategic guidance, drive safety compliance, and lead risk assessments, ensuring safe operations and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $155K *

Engage in leading multi-discipline engineering efforts to enhance GEOINT systems, ensuring effective requirements management, testing, and solutions integration for complex defense and intelligence op...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $165K *

Join a talented team of Computer Engineers shaping the future of Digital Engineering by modernizing Navy systems, integrating hardware and software solutions, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital engineering through model-based systems engineering. You will lead efforts in system architecture, ensure robust program execution, and drive innovatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $110K *

Unlock the future of intelligence by synchronizing data efforts across Army G-2 and other organizations. This pivotal role involves managing access to critical information, engaging with diverse audie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $101K *

Join a dynamic team to support radar integration and testing for advanced surveillance systems. Contribute to problem-solving and product deployment while enhancing your career in a collaborative envi...

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  •   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.