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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$80K - $100K *

Optimize project success by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create, manage, and improve program schedules, analyze risks, and ensure on-time delivery and compliance with standards in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative mechanical systems for eVTOL aircraft, overseeing everything from design and testing to production certification, while driving improvements and ensuring adher...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $151K *

Drive innovative DevSecOps solutions by leading automated processes, collaborating with teams, and implementing best practices for secure software development, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring progr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $217K *

Lead the design and development of frontend software for innovative space missions, collaborating with stakeholders and UI/UX experts to create user-friendly interfaces that enhance system performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $209K *

Shape the future by leading cost estimates and proposals, enhancing pricing strategies, and collaborating across teams to provide innovative solutions in a highly impactful role that influences decisi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Engage in the full lifecycle of aircraft maintenance, bridging operations with leadership. Focus on developing technical documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement while collaborating cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of aviation maintenance operations by leveraging your expertise to develop technical publications and enhance operational excellence across teams while ensuring compliance and driving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Elevate aircraft maintenance operations by shaping technical publications and driving compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and operational excellence, while leveraging stro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in strategic growth initiatives across multiple business segments. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to enhance commercial execution, develop customer-focused programs, and dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic aviation team to lead complex airport design and construction projects. You'll harness engineering expertise, client collaboration, and program oversight to enhance infrastructure while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in aviation project management, overseeing complex design and construction initiatives that enhance airport infrastructure and connectivity nationwide, while ensuring compliance and qu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex aviation projects that enhance infrastructure and connectivity nationwide. Collaborate with experts to deliver technical excellence while managing budgets, sched...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $204K *

Champion safety excellence by leading safety programs and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure effective safety management while engaging with regulatory agencies to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Tackle environmental testing challenges by executing diverse tests in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure data accuracy and troubleshoot technical issues to support product life cycles a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $236K *

Join a team that's shaping global sustainment strategy for F-35, overseeing supply performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive results and ensure program success in a complex...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $216K *

Discover your potential as you enhance manufacturing processes, develop ruggedization solutions, and collaborate across teams to innovate product reliability and efficiency in a dynamic, hands-on engi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-program integration and manage advanced inventory planning, driving operational resilience and process improvement across multiple FBM sub-programs while ensuring ali...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Elevate operational efficiency by developing and implementing robust processes to ensure product reliability and safety while meeting customer requirements in a collaborative, cross-functional environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $100K *

Innovate and design advanced electrical systems, collaborating with a dynamic team to transition cutting-edge technologies from concept to operation, supporting critical defense and energy initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead analytic research and production of all-source Counterintelligence (CI) studies, identifying foreign threats to U.S. interests while coordinating operations with USINDOPACOM and various federal a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $93K *

Shape the future of supply chain success by driving recovery efforts for critical materials and supporting NPI procurement to ensure timely delivery and long-term supplier continuity with effective co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $115K *

Manage high-level administrative support for a dynamic research division, ensuring smooth operations through effective communication, calendar management, and problem-solving while maintaining confide...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives and manage customer relations to drive P&L success, ensuring cross-functional collaboration for long-term growth in the aerospace industry...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your impact as the reliability technical lead for advanced EW RF systems. Drive reliability improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance in critical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform the landscape of Integrated Air and Missile Defense. Drive strategic capability development, enhance system integration, and lead operational communications to support effective portfolio ma...

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  •   15+ 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.