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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$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Air Traffic Control by engineering innovative systems. Utilize your expertise to assess system requirements, manage documentation, and integrate solutions that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Shape the future of brazing operations by becoming a subject matter expert, providing training, and developing curriculum to enhance employee skills in a collaborative learning environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Provide technical support for wargame requirements and missile defense systems, collaborating with the MDA Chief Architect’s team to shape planning, execution, and analysis of defense strategies throu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Lead dynamic partnerships by driving business development, activating key relationships, and building operational frameworks to scale initiatives and enhance growth. Take ownership of all aspects of p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $174K *

Drive the development and execution of Pneumatic Control Valve engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to technical, cost, and schedule targets while providing leadership and me...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading simulation engineering for cutting-edge NASA projects, ensuring that simulator operations align with mission objectives while managing stakeholder communication and te...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform security operations as a Senior PIV Support Specialist, ensuring compliance and efficiency in identity management and credentialing processes for a high-stakes environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $129K *

Engage in spacecraft flight dynamics and mission operations as a future certified Dream Chaser flight controller, utilizing custom tools for trajectory design and collaborating with engineers and anal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Manage the development and integration of IBS requirements for Air Force systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective data dissemination and provide technical assistance for tactical ter...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the procurement process in a fast-paced aerospace environment, ensuring timely supply of materials for development and testing. Partner across teams to optimize supplier relationships and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Transform procurement processes by expertly managing subcontract strategies and supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost efficiency in a dynamic defense environment. Contribute to program suc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that champions supplier quality through effective management of engineering and inspection processes. Drive compliance, implement corrective actions, and collaboratively tackle process iss...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive your career with impactful project engineering, overseeing all aspects of facility construction and renovation. Collaborate in a dynamic team to ensure projects meet quality, budget, and schedul...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading manufacturing engineering initiatives, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production strategies in a dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by designing critical aircraft systems and structures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Join us to lead satellite production operations, ensuring timely delivery and quality in a dynamic environment. Drive continuous improvement, mentor teams, and collaborate with cross-functional partne...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $232K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by analyzing requirements, designing, coding, and testing user-focused applications, while collaborating on distributed architectures and ensuring ongoing functi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $153K *

Drive excellence in offensive cyber capabilities by developing innovative Computer Network Operations solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on safeguarding national security through advanced software...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of operational excellence, driving daily activities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lead teams to enhance efficiency and align processes with st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing energy systems by owning critical fluid systems from design through production, ensuring efficient thermal performance and structural integrity in pioneering commerc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Optimize program performance by leading cross-functional teams in the aerospace sector. Manage project lifecycles, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance while fostering innovative solutions wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Champion complex engineering projects by leveraging 30+ years of expertise in space systems, supporting NASA missions through technical leadership, validation, and integration of advanced technologies...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced RF hardware for innovative space communication systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive integration and scalabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $176K *

Champion the design and support of advanced network systems for the DoD to enhance security and efficiency. Leverage your extensive experience and technical skills to solve complex network challenges...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative propellant chemistry solutions by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality production standards, and solving complex technical challenges i...

1 week ago

  •   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.