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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$90K - $120K *

Lead the execution of shipboard C4I installations, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination between multiple stakeholders. Serve as the primary contact for technical support, project manage...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$211K - $290K *

Take ownership of safe aircraft operations, ensuring passenger comfort and regulatory compliance while supervising crew and collaborating with management for operational improvements...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software test and evaluation for advanced applications in defense. Collaborate with an elite team to develop cutting-edge solutions in AI, ML, and simulation, ensuring reli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion strategic naval operations by integrating military expertise with advanced tech to enhance Command and Control, Naval Fires, and maritime planning. Lead modernization efforts and collaborate...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Lead the charge in executing dynamic program initiatives across teams, enhancing cooperation with stakeholders, and refining processes for maximum impact while maintaining compliance and fostering str...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in providing expert guidance on ballistic missile submarine operations, supporting strategic assessments for USSTRATCOM. Utilize deep operational knowledge to enhance mission effective...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate project success by developing, analyzing, and maintaining complex schedules that ensure cost and schedule control in dynamic environments. Collaborate with management to optimize planning a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $155K *

Engage in cutting-edge optical system development, contributing to GNC technology through innovative algorithms and analysis. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to enhance sensor performance an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape business growth by leading market strategy and product development, driving sales, managing customer relationships, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative technology solutions for...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $183K *

Elevate customer success by designing innovative GIS solutions that leverage Esri technology, enabling meaningful decision-making through location intelligence, and fostering collaboration across dive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading mission engineering efforts, driving system design, and ensuring excellence in modeling and simulation support for a critical Department of War portfolio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $160K *

Unlock financial insights by developing enterprise-scale BI solutions. Lead complex data modeling and reporting, drive strategic decisions, and mentor peers within a dynamic finance team focused on en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $284K *

Join a dynamic team to lead hardware engineering efforts for advanced communication systems. Drive the development and sustainment of innovative technologies while ensuring project success through tec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of secure communications by managing COMSEC support within Special Access Programs. Collaborate with defense agencies to ensure compliance and oversee the handling of sensitive inform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality excellence across the supply chain by developing innovative solutions, managing a skilled team, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve strateg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $132K *

Analyze airborne threat intelligence to enhance national security operations. Lead SIGINT collection efforts and provide real-time insights to support mission objectives, ensuring seamless communicati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by leading requirements development and verification for cutting-edge Space Nuclear Propulsion projects. Collaborate across teams to integrate solutions and ensure...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $149K *

Support a critical mission by transforming complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhance usability ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $186K *

Unlock the potential of data engineering to enhance fleet performance, drive analytics, and ensure safety in cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $276K *

Engineer full-stack web applications and data pipelines to enhance our innovative engine and propulsion systems. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and improve application performance using...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $136K *

Engage in complex contract management and supplier relationships, driving negotiations, and ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. Lead projects, mentor team members, and influence cro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading the development of cutting-edge GNSS simulation systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-performance software and ensure system reliability across comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $150K *

Drive software development to enhance flight test operations through automation. Collaborate with customers and teams to interpret requirements and solve technical challenges using programming skills...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Analyze and develop innovative software solutions to support advanced cyber operations. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance mission-focused capabilities, troubleshoot software defec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Collaborate across disciplines to support sensor integration, characterization, and calibration in navigation systems. Contribute directly to cross-functional engineering, executing performance valida...

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  •   Less than 5 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.

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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.