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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$100K - $130K *

Drive integrated logistics strategies by leading engineering tasks on advanced electronic systems, ensuring effective sustainment and support across product lifecycles while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Support the F-35 Operations Center by delivering technical services and managing customer relationships. Ensure aircraft availability and oversee field operations while engaging with various stakehold...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of defense by leading a dedicated team in designing and integrating advanced Electronic Warfare systems. Drive innovation and mission success while managing systems engineering pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading defense contractor by developing cutting-edge models and simulations to support crucial defense initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to spearhead HW/SW subsystem integration, ensuring seamless compliance with vehicle specifications and robust testing of system-level interfaces while leading multi-disciplinary co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to deliver critical onsite support for the F-35 Build & Flight Lines, assisting in the resolution of vehicle systems queries while contributing to product development in a dynamic aero...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $245K *

Lead the charge in driving complex electro-optic programs, managing P/L, and developing high-performing technical teams. Leverage over 25 years of experience in aerospace to deliver strategic results...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Innovate solutions by designing lightweight electrical assemblies for avionics applications, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards, and performing structural and thermal analyses while coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $138K *

Take ownership of SIGDEV analysis to optimize customer targets through research and technology integration, ensuring efficient operation within a multi-level Enterprise IT environment with a focus on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $182K *

Contribute to the evolution of human spaceflight by developing advanced Motor Control systems. Collaborate with a dedicated engineering team to design and integrate avionics systems, ensuring safety a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $182K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to design and develop advanced avionics systems, driving cutting-edge space technology and enhancing the future of human spaceflight through collaboration and technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $182K *

Join a team that's developing advanced Motor Control systems for lunar missions. Collaborate on space-rated avionics subsystems, contributing to the design, testing, and integration phases that will s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $182K *

Deliver advanced electrical systems for avionics, contributing to the design and integration of innovative motor control systems for lunar missions. Engage in risk analyses, verification planning, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate satellite software systems through leadership, architecture, and agile collaboration. Drive documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment to en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive technical and management operations for ground systems, overseeing command and control compatibility, resource allocation, and contractor performance to ensure efficient project execution and co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in missile defense analysis by leveraging your expertise in engineering, data visualization, and communication to support multi-disciplinary projects and enhance national security init...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $201K *

Unlock your potential as a GNC Engineer, contributing to missile guidance and control algorithms, simulation development, and coding, while collaborating within a dynamic team to achieve groundbreakin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $220K *

Drive impactful communications strategy for global stakeholders, managing a dynamic team to deliver clear messaging, enhance media relations, and lead crisis communications efforts. Shape brand narrat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $117K *

Drive production excellence by supporting the manufacturing process, addressing constraints, implementing corrective actions, and enhancing systems. Collaborate with engineering to optimize costs and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring secure operations of DoD Special Access Programs. Provide daily security support, conduct inspections, manage authorizations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Engineer innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, guiding the development and integration of mission-critical systems. Take ownership of complex software components while me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $106K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace systems engineering through integral testing and integration. Contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment while supporting critical missio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $246K *

Lead the charge in advancing engineering practices while managing a multi-disciplined team. Oversee full development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality adherence across various programs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $130K *

Take ownership of material logistics for assembly operations, driving continuous improvement and ensuring timely material delivery. Lead a dedicated team, engage with supply chain partners, and optimi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $119K *

Empower your career by designing and developing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to assess risks and ensure compliant system designs, playing a critical role in...

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  •   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.

  • 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.