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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down
1,000+

Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Sort By: Relevance

$85K - $115K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading a robust QMS, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and regulations, while driving a culture of operational excellence across all manufactur...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Reimagine information assurance by leading system administration and cybersecurity efforts to ensure compliance and operational readiness during Warfighter Exercises. Safeguard critical infrastructure...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $158K *

Transform software solutions by developing comprehensive applications in an agile environment. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative systems, while ensuring compatibility with exis...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $257K *

Join a team that's leading technical planning and operations for advanced simulation, mission command, and cybersecurity capabilities. Support high-fidelity exercises while managing resources, timelin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $210K *

Drive operational excellence by leading diverse teams, ensuring high-performance communications services for critical NASA missions. Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a dynamic env...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Lead the design and integration of cutting-edge avionics systems for spacecraft. Drive technical vision, oversee a talented team, and ensure reliable systems that meet stringent performance and safety...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $166K *

Optimize Linux systems performance and security for top-tier supercomputing environments, leading a skilled team while enhancing efficiency through automation and best practices to support critical Do...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, utilizing your expertise in aerospace systems to develop, analyze, and validate advanced technologies for mission design and autonomous cont...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $223K *

Drive innovation by leading directed energy systems architecture, guiding technical teams through complex development phases, and ensuring alignment with operational requirements for effective militar...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $171K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aircraft structural analysis, leading stress assessments and enhancing system designs while collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and integrity throug...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $171K *

Innovate and lead the design and development of test control systems, ensuring successful integration of instrumentation hardware and software to meet rigorous test requirements while collaborating wi...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $204K *

Transform financial performance analysis by leading data integration and strategic decision-making efforts, ensuring organizational success through expert insights and risk management in a hybrid work...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $204K *

Drive strategic financial analysis and decision-making while leading resource forecasts, EACs, and variance analyses. Engage with senior management to communicate insights and identify organizational...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $106K *

Engineer manufacturing methodologies and support integrated product teams to enhance production processes. Engage in the design implementation and apply Lean principles to solve technical issues acros...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $119K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Supply Chain improvements and projects, fostering collaboration, and optimizing processes using Lean methodologies while enhancing data analytics capabilities a...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with DoD Cybersecurity policies. Lead efforts in the Cloud One program at Hanscom AFB, safeguarding secure cloud environments and application support. Collabora...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Empower cross-functional teams by leading strategic project management initiatives, ensuring performance tracking, risk mitigation, and successful delivery of high-value business cases to enhance stak...

Dorval, QCIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in baseband development. Collaborate on enhancing current capabilities while working on leading-edge cybersecurity projects. Your expertise will help shape the fu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence in global flight operations, ensuring compliance and mission readiness for complex aviation missions using a variety of aircraft, while leading a diverse team across multi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Elevate your career as a Contracts Manager, where you'll draft, negotiate, and manage customer-facing contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure legal and business compliance while identifying risks...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $170K *

Transform global flight operations for rotary-wing and fixed-wing platforms, ensuring compliance and mission readiness across diverse international locations. Provide technical authority and oversee o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze, draft, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with business and legal standards while collaborating with experts to mitigate risk and strengthen customer rela...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing sensitive next-generation national security programs, guiding technical roadmaps from concept to flight, while driving team success, navigating risks, and influencing futur...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $230K *

Transform software solutions across dynamic teams, ensuring robust applications enhance operations and support rapid innovation. Collaborate with engineers to tackle complex challenges and drive Space...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that architects and maintains enterprise architecture products for USSOCOM, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with DoD requirements through detailed analys...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What kind of jobs are available in the Aerospace & Defense category?question toggle

    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.

  • How can I advance my career in the Aerospace & Defense industry?question toggle

    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.