Last updated 2026-08-02
58 Aerospace & Defense Jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Browse 58 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States, including Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration, Project Engineer, and Associate Staff roles from L3Harris Technologies, Shield AI, and RTX. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Professionals specializing in the design, development, and management of aerospace and defense systems and projects.
Salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $120K | $146K–$224K | $271K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston metro | $132K | $173K | $202K | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $118K | $156K | $191K | 121 |
| U.S. | $98K | $130K | $170K | 7,002 |
Salary data: 29 of 58 jobs include pay information (50%).
Explore Boston, MA, United States Aerospace & Defense salary data.
Companies hiring for Aerospace & Defense jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| L3Harris Technologies | 12 |
| Shield AI | 12 |
| RTX | 9 |
| L3HHCM20 | 8 |
| Merlin Labs | 8 |
| Globalhr | 7 |
| Anduril Industries | 6 |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 58 | 100% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by experience level
Common Aerospace & Defense job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration | 2 | 3% |
| Project Engineer | 1 | 2% |
| Associate Staff | 2 | 3% |
| Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy | 1 | 2% |
| Flight Test Engineer | 1 | 2% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA, United States | 17 | 35% |
| Wilmington, MA, United States | 12 | 25% |
| Woburn, MA, United States | 8 | 17% |
| Cambridge, MA, United States | 6 | 13% |
| Lynn, MA, United States | 5 | 10% |
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are listed in Boston, MA, United States?
- This page currently shows 58 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Boston metro (Lower (p25) $132K, Mid (p50) $173K, Higher (p75) $202K, 130 postings with salary ranges) and Massachusetts (Lower (p25) $118K, Mid (p50) $156K, Higher (p75) $191K, 121 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Aerospace & Defense roles in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from L3Harris Technologies (12 jobs, 13%), Shield AI (12 jobs, 13%), RTX (9 jobs, 10%), L3HHCM20 (8 jobs, 9%), and Merlin Labs (8 jobs, 9%).
- What experience levels are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (30 jobs, 52%), Senior (23 jobs, 40%), Entry (4 jobs, 7%), and Intern (1 job, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (58 jobs, 100%).
- What Aerospace & Defense job titles are common in Boston, MA, United States?
- Common titles include Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (2 jobs, 3%), Project Engineer (1 job, 2%), Associate Staff (2 jobs, 3%), Lead Systems Engineer, Flight Autonomy (1 job, 2%), and Flight Test Engineer (1 job, 2%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (58 of 58). 30 of 58 current jobs are at the mid level. 29 of 58 jobs include pay information.
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