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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$98K - $164K *

Champion technical solutions in embedded software development for safety-critical systems. Leverage your expertise to design, develop, and implement innovative firmware for advanced reactor technologi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $137K *

Take ownership of the design, development, and testing of I&C systems for safety-critical functions in advanced reactor technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize system performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $137K *

Help us advance our systems engineering capabilities by designing, developing, and testing instrumentation and control platforms for safety-critical functions in nuclear reactors, ensuring high standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Champion the flight testing of A220 and A320 aircraft, ensuring efficient execution of ground and flight tests to achieve Airworthiness Certificate and customer acceptance in a safety-focused environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Drive excellence in quality and supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and managing supplier risks. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and implement corrective actions while fosteri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in the development and certification of aircraft systems, managing flight tests, ensuring system integrity, and interpreting data outcomes with a collaborative cross-functional team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in robotics and aerospace tooling by leading technical solutions and engaging customers to transform their needs into successful, high-value outcomes in productio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions by leading cross-functional teams to optimize cabin systems and ensure safety compliance while meeting project deadlines and cost constraints...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock engineering excellence by troubleshooting avionics systems, guiding installation, and resolving discrepancies with precision while adhering to stringent safety standards and tight deadlines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of aviation with your expertise in aircraft engineering. Join our dynamic team to support final line deliveries, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration while driving innovati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $188K *

Lead the charge in managing complex robotics and automation projects, ensuring successful integration within production environments. Oversee schedules, budgets, and technical integration while coordi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $156K *

Partner with us to ensure high quality in aerospace development by integrating quality principles early in the R&D process, advocating for design compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $237K *

Contribute to the advancement of space-based optical communications as a Principal Architect, leveraging your expertise in lasercomm systems to define cutting-edge technologies for civil, commercial...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $224K *

Take ownership of cutting-edge optical communications architecture and drive the development of advanced free-space systems, ensuring optimal design and performance for civil, commercial, and national...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $237K *

Join us to design and develop advanced optical communication systems for space, influencing architectures and technologies that meet civil, commercial, and national security objectives. Leverage your...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $128K *

Take ownership of quality processes for valve assembly production, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance reliability and performance while ensuring adherence to aerospace s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $128K *

Transform EHS practices by leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance and safety in aerospace manufacturing. Lead initiatives that shape a culture of safety and sustainable operations while impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $237K *

Shape the future of space-based optical communications by leveraging your expertise in free-space optical systems. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop next-gen capabilities...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $230K *

Elevate your career by developing advanced computational tools that drive rocket engine design and analysis. Collaborate with engineers to create efficient solutions and push the boundaries of aerospa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $237K *

Join a high-impact role as a Principal Optical Communications Architect, shaping the future of space-based optical communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $155K *

Engage with a collaborative team to design and develop advanced mechanical systems for a cutting-edge spacecraft, enhancing mission capabilities and operational efficiency in diverse space environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $138K *

Transform testing operations for a groundbreaking heavy-lift launch vehicle. Drive development, qualification, and production tests on complex systems, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $173K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge software for a reusable orbital launch vehicle. Contribute to safety-critical real-time systems, enabling successful missions and safe human spaceflight. Tak...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$197K - $276K *

Optimize backend systems and API infrastructure, driving platform scalability and connectivity across enterprise operations. Lead design initiatives and enhance digital capabilities to support mission...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $219K *

Transform the aerospace industry by designing advanced reflector antenna systems, driving innovation from concept to flight qualification, and ensuring superior communication performance for deep-spac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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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