Aerospace Engineer Jobs

Explore aerospace engineer jobs for experienced professionals designing, developing, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and related systems. Ladders features vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on high-paying roles across aerospace, aviation, defense, and space technology.

What Aerospace Engineers Do

Aerospace engineers apply engineering principles to the design and performance of vehicles and systems that operate in the atmosphere and in space. Depending on the role, they may develop structures, propulsion systems, avionics, flight controls, or thermal and materials solutions. They also analyze requirements, run simulations, evaluate prototypes, and help ensure that products meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.

Common Aerospace Engineering Specialties

Job titles and responsibilities vary by employer and project. Opportunities may include aircraft design, spacecraft and satellite engineering, propulsion, aerodynamics, guidance and control, structural analysis, systems engineering, manufacturing, and flight test. Some positions focus on research and development, while others emphasize integration, production, certification, or lifecycle support.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree in aerospace engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant technical experience. Helpful capabilities include computer-aided design, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and familiarity with applicable industry standards. Communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to solve complex problems are also valuable, especially on multidisciplinary programs.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Aerospace engineers work for aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, government agencies, research organizations, and emerging space companies. Experienced engineers can pursue technical leadership, systems architecture, program management, or specialist roles. Browse Ladders to discover vetted aerospace engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.

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$108K - $184K *

Design and develop intricate IC substrate layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability of high-speed ASIC packages while enhancing layout pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $179K *

Champion the Agentic AI platform by owning its end-to-end operations, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable delivery through advanced CI/CD practices, AWS infrastructure, and Kubernetes management...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of electrical substations by leading design teams, managing projects, and ensuring best practices, while fostering client relationships and promoting safety and compliance in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$123K - $185K *

Lead the charge in optimizing process control and equipment projects across multiple manufacturing plants, driving improvements and ensuring effective implementation in the Feed Manufacturing Operatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$151K - $238K *

Champion strategic capture initiatives and lead high-impact proposal development, ensuring compliance and compelling content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize winning strategi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to tackle complex engineering challenges, leveraging deep expertise in TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS. Collaborate closely with our VP of Engineering to innovate and deliver impactful p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $282K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solutions for complex Federal programs. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to design cloud-native architectures and AI/ML integrations that drive impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and oversee subcontract administration, driving compliance and risk management while fostering collaboration across teams to optimize procurement outcomes and enhan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Oversee and coordinate complex construction projects nationwide, managing documentation, submittals, and scheduling while ensuring quality and cost control. Collaborate with project teams to deliver p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative software solutions, tackling complex customer challenges across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaborate closely with clients to translate needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$94K - $112K *

Drive the development and validation of generator models for renewable projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners throu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $168K *

Shape strategic sourcing initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive savings and efficiencies in the Mechanical category. Manage supplier relationships and execute OneLM Agreemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of product and engineering systems by managing platforms like Jira and Aha!. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows, integrations, and reporting, ensuring tools align...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Grow your career with a technical leadership role tackling complex challenges while mentoring others and collaborating on impactful projects across multiple engineering teams, elevating standards and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $163K *

Join a team that provides expert technical support for F-16 electrical systems, coordinates repair activities, and delivers innovative solutions to meet customer needs through collaboration and analys...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $283K *

Pioneer a dynamic program management environment, leading teams and projects with technical expertise. Build strong client relations and ensure critical milestone achievements for large-scale construc...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$152K - $169K *

Unlock potential by leading ASIC/FPGA design and verification efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables through innovative engineering practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Empower engineering teams to innovate and deliver high-quality SaaS products. Lead technical direction, enhance system architecture, and foster collaboration across teams to drive user-centric solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the implementation and support of automation and orchestration platforms, collaborating with technology teams to enhance processes and develop reusable web applications, ensuring high availabili...

Vienna, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics through innovative computational methods and thermal-hydraulic modeling. Contribute to technical development, regulatory compliance, and custom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of secure software by developing full-stack applications that support critical government missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in dynamic e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise IT projects by leading cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage project lifecycles, and ensure alignment with str...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an aerospace engineer do?question toggle

    An aerospace engineer designs, analyzes, develops, and tests aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and their systems. Work may involve structures, propulsion, aerodynamics, avionics, controls, simulation, or flight testing.

  • What qualifications are typically required for aerospace engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field, plus experience relevant to the position. Specialized roles may call for advanced education, knowledge of industry standards, or expertise in tools such as CAD, simulation, CFD, or finite element analysis.

  • What types of aerospace engineer jobs are available?question toggle

    Common opportunities include aerospace systems engineer, propulsion engineer, aerodynamics engineer, structural analyst, spacecraft engineer, avionics engineer, flight test engineer, and aircraft design engineer.

  • Which industries hire aerospace engineers?question toggle

    Aerospace engineers work in commercial aviation, aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing, defense, space technology, government, research, and related industries.

  • Can I find aerospace engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including aerospace engineering opportunities. Compensation and requirements vary by employer, role, and location.