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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$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes proposals for public agencies in the rail and transit sector. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and craft compelling narratives to elevate project pursuits and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading cyber risk management initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture for critical data center and cloud services. Collaborate with teams to implement...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage a talented engineering team, driving software development and community collaboration while maintaining high-quality standards and executing on ambitious goals effectively. Engage directly with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Drive security excellence by managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and maintaining system integrity. Collaborate with teams to remediate findings and uphold NIST standards in a hands-on techn...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$151K - $239K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in managing strategic subcontracts, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships. Drive efficiency and risk management while supporting critical aerospace mi...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on federal acquisitions. Leverage your expertise to navigate the acquisition lifecycle, solve complex challenges, and contribute to impactful pr...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$340K - $380K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise growth in aerospace and energy sectors. Leverage your expertise to build strategic relationships, close high-value deals, and shape innovative engineering solut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $193K *

Partner with us to transform workflows through innovative AI applications, enhancing both internal operations and user experience. In this high-ownership role, you'll build and evaluate end-to-end sol...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $199K *

Lead the infrastructure team to design and implement scalable, secure platforms. Collaborate across functions to ensure timely delivery while managing technical risks and compliance. Drive innovation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Champion cloud reliability by designing Python-based AWS solutions and engineering tools. Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to enhance platform reliability and automate processes across t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Architect robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure while driving innovation in geospatial science. Collaborate on AI architecture and ensure compliance-ready deployments across multi-cloud envi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical sales excellence by guiding clients through the sales cycle, enhancing product adoption, and collaborating with teams to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth in the cybers...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing quoting tools and cost models within the automotive manufacturing industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, data-driven quotes th...

Troy, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Optimize system performance as a Senior Performance Engineer, focusing on latency and resource management. Collaborate with robotics teams to enhance high-throughput execution reliability and efficien...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $157K *

Transform space operations by leveraging Kubernetes to deliver resilient solutions. Collaborate within an Agile framework to enhance software deployment, ensuring optimal performance and security for...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $196K *

Lead the Subcontracts team in managing complex agreements, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with suppliers and clients. Drive negotiations, oversee proposal evaluations, and provide str...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$202K - $289K *

Champion growth in environmental services by leading business development, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships in the power industry. Leverage your expertise to navigate regu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the qualification and validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP standards. Engage in commissioning, testing, and documentation while collaborati...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$89K - $109K *

Contribute to community engagement and program analysis by reviewing complaints, ensuring compliance with housing laws, and developing operational improvements. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders t...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced PLL circuits for high-speed interconnects, contributing to next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate on innovative solutions in a dynamic environment, ensuring perfo...

Vancouver, BCRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career by designing cutting-edge PLLs for next-gen AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate high-speed interconnect solutions, ensuring optimal performance in advanced...

Irvine, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $368K *

Partner with us to shape innovative production test solutions for complex networking systems. Collaborate across teams to align strategies, enhance capabilities, and drive efficiency in testing proces...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.