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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$188K - $267K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative spacecraft bus development. Drive engineering excellence as the technical authority, manage multidisciplinary teams, and implement cutting-edge AI tools to st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive success by managing critical international programs and projects, providing guidance in technical requirements, ensuring stakeholder coordination, and navigating acquisition processes for impact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Champion the execution of COMSEC operations, ensuring lifecycle management and security of communications systems while overseeing equipment, issuing material, and maintaining compliance with NSA poli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Transform the future of security operations by leading COMSEC management for critical programs. Oversee compliance, coordinate with government agencies, and ensure the effective deployment of classifi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in enhancing warfighter capabilities through innovative prototypes. As a senior technical leader, you will oversee engineering teams, ensure alignment with mission objectives, and tack...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and optimize radar system designs through collaborative engineering support, utilizing advanced design tools and analytical methods to ensure robust, reliable solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design, integration, and testing of satellite subsystems in a dynamic space program, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to mission goals throughout the system lifecycle...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Transform your career by developing innovative tools and processes for rapid software deployment. Collaborate with dynamic teams to enhance system reliability and ensure high-quality software delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance aviation safety by managing essential reporting systems, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with air carrier employees to minimize incidents and develop proact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $200K *

Drive mission success by managing encryption processes for critical F-35 data, ensuring compliance with security requirements, and assisting with software deployment in a collaborative lab environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team shaping advanced processing systems. Collaborate on hardware development, ensuring quality, integrity, and timely deliverables, while driving compliance and leveraging digital tran...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $216K *

Join us to lead the Small Surface Combatant Operating Environment team, managing resources and driving program execution to meet objectives. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Lead the flight test operations within a dynamic team, overseeing aircraft modifications, ensuring compliance, and coordinating testing schedules while developing new technologies to support future pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $110K *

Empower decision-making by collaborating on data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and driving analytics support. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork to shape data solutions for ad...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $123K *

Advance the frontier of aerospace by managing flight test data systems, ensuring efficient data collection and processing, and supporting mission success with your troubleshooting expertise and analyt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $123K *

Manage and enhance technical documentation processes to meet user needs. Collaborate with diverse teams, provide problem-solving solutions, and ensure compliance with specifications while maintaining...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $117K *

Contribute to innovative manufacturing processes by leading teams, ensuring production goals are met, and developing assembly plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $184K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and define cutting-edge Electrical Power Systems. Collaborate with engineering specialists, perform analysis and testing to ensure compliance, and produce documentation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $139K *

Contribute to the innovative FBM D5LE2 program by performing thermal analysis and supporting modernization efforts. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure missile system reliability and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space technology by leading complex hardware programs, engaging with customers, and driving mission success across the program lifecycle while managing innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock new business opportunities as a proactive leader in Aerospace & Defense. Drive growth by managing proposals and cultivating customer relationships while leveraging your expertise to navigate a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate aerospace innovations by integrating cutting-edge avionics and electrical systems into complex defense platforms. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the performance and rel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K *

Help us drive excellence in IT operations and support federal law enforcement with innovative solutions and technical leadership across secure systems and tools...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $89K *

Join us to enhance aviation safety and efficiency by executing critical airspace initiatives, leveraging modern technology and data-driven solutions within a dynamic federal environment, focused on op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in supporting DTRA’s vision to protect against CWMD threats. This role demands a seasoned military officer strategically engaging with stakeholders and managing operations within a hig...

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  •   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.