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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$70K - $123K *

Partner with us to drive engineering excellence in project execution, cost management, and risk assessment. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful design and manufacturing support within a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $192K *

Transform your engineering career by leading cross-functional teams, coordinating complex systems integration, and ensuring project milestones are achieved in the development of advanced hypersonic we...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform airport operations by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement while managing real-time challenges and strategic priorities in a high-pressure en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Help us drive innovation in defense acquisitions, supporting critical space operations through expert program management and strategic oversight for rapid capability delivery to the U.S. Space Forces...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $135K *

Champion system integration and testing to ensure compatibility and performance. Drive design, development, and testing of electromechanical systems throughout their lifecycle, contributing to success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $195K *

Transform advanced research programs in spacecraft propulsion by providing leadership and technical expertise to DARPA, driving innovation and excellence in military applications while collaborating w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation in Geospatial Intelligence by leading AI integration projects, enhancing team collaboration across diverse vendors, and delivering strategic solutions to the US Military in dynamic en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $88K *

Support our team by managing the design and implementation of ship electrical and control systems. Engage with clients, prepare technical documentation, and ensure project quality while mentoring juni...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Optimize acquisition strategies and program management for DoD initiatives, driving successful Milestone Reviews and risk management through expert analysis and documentation. Collaborate with stakeho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Join a team that's leading Agile Release Trains (ARTs) for mission-critical deployments, enhancing processes and improving collaboration across multiple teams in a secure defense environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Lead and coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs) for enterprise ERP deployments. Guide Scrum teams, facilitate planning sessions, and ensure delivery efficiency in a mission-critical defense environmen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing advanced EO/IR technical programs, ensuring project objectives meet performance, quality, and budget goals while fostering collaboration across multi-functional teams and o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Champion environmental compliance by leading the Environmental Management System at a maritime shipyard, ensuring adherence to regulations and promoting sustainable practices across operations and anc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Manage and administer complex contracts and programs, serving as a key contact for negotiations and performance monitoring, while guiding teams through financial and contract management challenges...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by owning the end-to-end production of turbojet engines, ensuring quality assembly, integration, and test executions while leading a team in a high-stakes aerospace environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion the future of defense systems by driving interface management, ensuring precision in requirements definition and compatibility assessments through model-based engineering practices. Join a pi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $185K *

Join the charge in enhancing missile defense systems through innovative systems engineering. Collaborate across teams to influence architecture, requirements, integration, and testing for impactful na...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to exciting projects within Electronic Warfare by managing program strategies, conducting critical reviews, and driving business growth through effective risk management and collaborative p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading radiation effects engineering efforts in satellite programs, ensuring compliance with stringent requirements. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver optimized, survivabl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of artillery maintenance, ensuring safety and precision on cutting-edge weapon systems through hands-on repairs and inspections, while collaborating within a dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of DLA's Okta environments, ensuring stable operation through planning, development, and optimization. Engage in end user support, conduct training, and guide on technology direction to...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Take ownership of complex systems engineering tasks supporting air defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate, operate, and maintain HAWK missile systems, ensuring optimal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Transform the software engineering landscape by managing a dynamic team of engineers. Drive innovation in high-stakes environments while overseeing the lifecycle of software development and fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engineer RF systems for military applications, ensuring integration and performance of telemetry and data link components for mobile platforms. Oversee compliance, testing, and schematic development t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer innovative RF communication systems for groundbreaking lunar missions, ensuring reliable communications and addressing challenges with expert analysis and problem-solvi...

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  •   5 - 7 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.