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 - $149K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in propulsion programs by executing project phases, collaborating across functions, and ensuring timely component development while addressing challenges with eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading integration and testing for mission-critical systems, driving processes that enhance security and operational capacity within a dynamic government contracting environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the engineering lifecycle of aerospace products, ensuring quality from concept through delivery. Collaborate across departments to analyze data, solve obsolescence, and oversee productio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Transform testing environments by designing and integrating advanced electrical systems, ensuring high-performance operations for groundbreaking human spaceflight technologies in a collaborative, mult...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive system integration and evaluation of NASA’s EVA interfaces and documentation, ensuring compatibility for the ISS and lunar missions. Collaborate with partners to enhance extravehicular activitie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving federal program success through strategic management, client relations, and quality assurance. This dynamic, hybrid role supports operations, business development, and proje...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovation and lead R&D efforts as a hands-on materials scientist. Oversee project execution, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and ensure quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment, deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and executing multiple programs while growing your skills. Develop project plans, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to budget and schedule in a collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Lead our Supply Chain team by partnering closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance strategies, bolster partnerships, and drive efficiencies that meet operational goals and boost serv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with a talented team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions within the FAA's National Airspace System, leveraging extensive Pega expertise thr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Accelerate your career as you manage and oversee complex operations within a vital defense initiative. You'll integrate diverse requirements into actionable plans while ensuring robust customer suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $110K *

Join a team that's pivotal in supporting defense logistics, managing procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with military standards. Play a key role in property accountability and inventory ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Empower our team by integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software within dynamic Linux environments, leveraging modern DevOps and containerization technologies to enhance efficiency and performance ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on developing and executing robust test strategies, evaluating performance metrics, and supporting T&E documentation to ensure effectiveness in system operations and require...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing IT systems infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations, troubleshooting, and compliance while providing expert support for network devices and client/server solutions acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Operations Specialist, driving key insights and supporting strategic decision-making across teams, while enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic environment w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in Linux systems, virtualization, and automation to enhance operations. Collaborate with a skilled team on an exciting new contract that contributes to ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Unlock efficient team operations by planning and coordinating product management activities, ensuring tasks are synchronized and executed flawlessly to support strategic objectives and meet key deadli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic team of 15-25 employees to drive quality and operational excellence in production. Oversee day-to-day operations, manage budgets, and promote continuous improvement through effective co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in Navy aircraft systems by collaborating with top software engineers to enhance mission capabilities, ensuring performance and scalability while adhering to best practices in agile d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Reimagine the future of National Security Space Launch by providing specialized project engineering and systems expertise for launch vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead gas turbine operations, ensuring optimal service delivery and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational strategies and drive efficiency ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Champion the transition to operations for satellite communication systems, providing critical support in system acquisition, planning, and integration while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Transform automation and security by leading DevSecOps and cloud engineering initiatives, ensuring scalable CI/CD practices and seamless integration to enhance operational capabilities and stakeholder...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Reimagine defense software delivery by serving as a critical Product Owner, prioritizing backlogs, translating customer needs, and leading agile teams to achieve modernization goals and operational su...

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  •   5 - 7 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.