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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$160K - $195K *

Lead a team to innovate and develop advanced Cabin and Cargo Systems for the JetZero Blended Wing Body Aircraft, managing the integration process through all phases from concept to entry into service...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $195K *

Oversee the development of innovative Cabin and Cargo features for aircraft, leading cross-functional teams to integrate stakeholder inputs and optimize design processes throughout the product lifecyc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join to enhance the future of security automation systems through innovative integration and development. Collaborate on high-stakes projects, ensuring optimal functionality of control systems across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $209K *

Join a vital leadership position focused on resourcing national defense strategies, overseeing procurement, and ensuring operational effectiveness in space operations and military plans, while guiding...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing DoD acquisition processes and program management for ISR SOF initiatives. Utilize expertise in Agile and DevSecOps to drive successful project outcomes while ensuring com...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $206K *

Grow your career with a forward-thinking role focused on driving aviation planning and design solutions, fostering client relationships, and managing business development to enhance company presence a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $152K *

Partner with us to build and manage critical security services for the US intelligence community, ensuring reliability and customer delight within our growing DevOps team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $220K *

Analyze and shape the architecture of advanced optical communications systems, ensuring system-level models meet mission performance standards through collaboration across diverse engineering discipli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to maintain and engineer the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN). Support crucial telecommunications for national defense operations while contributing to a high-stakes environment taske...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $285K *

Empower your career by leveraging DevSecOps and backend development skills in a dynamic, Agile environment. Collaborate on innovative projects, tackling complex systems and crafting impactful user exp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $285K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role where you'll innovate, develop, and optimize cutting-edge systems using leading technologies while collaborating in an Agile environment to deliver exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $143K *

Drive the development and manufacturing of innovative turbopump components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering designs and optimize production processes for high-performanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $197K *

Shape secure systems critical to defense and intelligence missions. This hands-on role involves risk management frameworks, security controls, and system authorizations for cloud and on-prem environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $203K *

Develop and implement avionics testing strategies to ensure robust performance across systems and products. Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance test automation for effecti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Engage in hands-on electrical assembly with a focus on harness fabrication, soldering, testing, and integration, while collaborating with engineers and contributing to innovative space projects in a d...

St Marys, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge drone operations program, leading a team to create comprehensive training, operational procedures, and regulatory compliance processes, while ensuring scalabl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the development, supervision, and execution of Adversary Force capabilities across multiple domains. Collaborate with teams to create realistic adversary simulations, ensuring training objectives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$293K - $354K *

Champion your career by leading government relations and strategic initiatives to enhance industry presence, strengthen partnerships, and navigate federal policy changes during a pivotal growth phase...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $156K *

Optimize the planning and controls for integrated product teams supporting lunar missions. Collaborate with leads to create and manage schedules, ensure project efficiency, and deliver actionable insi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $156K *

Champion effective schedule management for mission-driven teams, ensuring project success through data-driven insights and collaboration. Your leadership will shape the future of lunar exploration whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $143K *

Partner with us to manage and optimize complex project schedules, driving the success of integrated teams in the aerospace sector. Your analytical skills will directly support lunar missions and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $156K *

Shape the future of lunar exploration by managing Integrated Master Schedules for multiple Product Teams. Collaborate closely with experts to drive project performance, ensuring timely delivery of cut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high-quality and safe delivery of complex projects while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across various e...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $103K *

Transform quality assurance by driving process improvements, conducting audits, and facilitating communication between engineering and manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and enhance produc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive program deliverables and ensure operational excellence through effective management of resources, schedules, and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic manufa...

Longueuil, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   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.