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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$132K - $251K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Program Manager, overseeing complex production programs and integration efforts, while driving strategic growth and maintaining key client relationships across multiple pl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Shape the future of defense systems by leading multi-disciplinary teams through the lifecycle of complex programs while ensuring cost-effective execution and fostering client relationships across dome...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $230K *

Transform propulsion technology by improving and maintaining thermofluid physics models, conducting analysis, and developing tools for performance predictions in cutting-edge rocket systems. Collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Empower military operations through strategic network design and integration, ensuring robust tactical communications. Join us to leverage your engineering expertise in a vital, fast-paced role suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Elevate the security of software across innovative product lines while ensuring reliable deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain security solutions that empo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $226K *

Transform strategic defense initiatives by leading a systems engineering team. Drive development and modernization of the FBM program, ensuring top-notch technical execution and collaboration with key...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the maintenance of National Airspace System facilities by leading diverse teams across regional and national operations. Ensure optimal performance and compliance with FAA objectives while ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $226K *

Lead the modernization program for advanced technology solutions, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance system infrastructure and deploy innovative software solutions for international clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Shape the future of aircraft diagnostics by leading analytics and stability efforts. Analyze fleet data, identify trends, and enhance avionics reliability while coordinating with cross-functional team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $216K *

Unlock potential by leading subcontract management for the MH-60R Air Vehicle supply chain, ensuring effective communication, performance management, and strategic planning while building relationship...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming public safety with drone technology. You'll work closely with major agencies, implement tailored solutions, and ensure successful integration of sUAS opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $245K *

Lead the design and analysis of advanced optical systems for space missions, providing expert support in optical design, stray-light analysis, and instrument testing to enhance scientific discovery an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead a team that provides critical academic training support, developing and delivering tailored training solutions for naval forces, while ensuring effectiveness and readiness of combat mission prepa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $292K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and lifecycle management for a dynamic portfolio, driving profitability and revenue through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with key s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Innovate the architecture of mission-critical software tools for warfighter training and planning. Lead the development of advanced algorithms and ensure seamless integration with intelligence systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Drive advancements in cybersecurity by developing innovative software solutions to combat emerging digital threats. Work within a dynamic team to enhance information protection for critical U.S. syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance network solutions through hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting, and development of Comply to Connect implementations across diverse DoD environments, ensuring optim...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading complex GEOINT systems engineering and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities, drive modernization efforts, and ensure mission success...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of national security by advising senior leaders and influencing policy decisions in high-stakes environments. Your strategic insights will drive international engagement and operation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the integration and test of aerospace vehicles from design to launch. Drive technical decisions, ensure flight readiness, and optimize performance metrics while collaborating across engineering t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic oversight and direction for comprehensive program management, ensuring effective contract execution and compliance within DoD environments, while collaborating...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of program management by leading key customer initiatives, driving strategic growth, and ensuring seamless operations, while nurturing positive relationships and delivering except...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing operations, ensuring safety and quality while driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-precision aerospace and defense environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career by driving engineering project management for A220, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring effective change management processes while enhancing collaboration and innovation ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Discover a role where you define and drive configuration management strategies while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in the aerospace sector, focusing on the A220 program's development an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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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