Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-07
Aerospace & Defense Jobs
Browse current Aerospace & Defense jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 1,175
- Posted in last 14 days
- 466
- Remote jobs
- 80
- 6.8% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- 723 jobs
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United States
20 locations · 3166 jobs
United States
20 locations · 3166 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Los Angeles, CA, United States
723 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States
499 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Washington, DC, United States
204 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Dallas, TX, United States
192 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Denver, CO, United States
185 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
176 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Wichita, KS, United States
141 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in San Jose, CA, United States
138 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Seattle, WA, United States
114 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Tucson, AZ, United States
104 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Oklahoma City, OK, United States
102 jobs
Remote Aerospace & Defense jobs in United States
102 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Boston, MA, United States
88 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
79 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Fort Worth, TX, United States
70 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Phoenix, AZ, United States
63 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States
57 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Colorado Springs, CO, United States
46 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Atlanta, GA, United States
42 jobs
Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
41 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 87 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 87 jobs
Canada
1 location · 65 jobs
Canada
1 location · 65 jobs
India
1 location · 46 jobs
India
1 location · 46 jobs
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Search all Aerospace & Defense jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager - US Air Force | Phillips Corporation | Remote United States | August 7 |
| Chief Engineer, Ground Maneuver | Anduril Industries | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | August 7 |
| Manager - Engineering | United Airlines | Chicago, IL, United States | August 7 |
| Engines Project Manager Job Details | Bombardier | Bombardier | Wichita, KS, United States | August 6 |
| Flight Test Engineer, Maneuver Dominance | Anduril Industries | Costa Mesa, CA, United States | August 6 |
Hiring and U.S. salary data for Aerospace & Defense
- Corvi Careers currently lists 1,175 aerospace & defense jobs, including 466 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 603 current aerospace & defense jobs at the mid level level, followed by 468 senior roles and 71 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most aerospace & defense jobs are Los Angeles (723), Long Beach (499), Washington (204), Dallas (192), and Denver (185).
- Annual salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US range from $100,300 at Lower (p25) to $209,650 at Higher (p75), based on 543 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US is $41/hour, based on 45 postings with hourly pay.
Salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US
Salary ranges come from US jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Postings with salary ranges | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | $100,300 | $127,500-$174,000 | $209,650 | USD |
Annual salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US range from $100,300 at Lower (p25) to $209,650 at Higher (p75), based on 543 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US is $41/hour, based on 45 postings with hourly pay.
Aerospace & Defense salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA, United States |
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$108,750 | $127,500-$183,725 | $224,250 | 92 |
| Long Beach, CA, United States |
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$110,000 | $135,000-$195,000 | $207,596 | 65 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$105,000 | $131,481-$180,000 | $217,625 | 64 |
| Denver, CO, United States |
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$94,836 | $125,000-$177,500 | $206,750 | 60 |
| Seattle, WA, United States |
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$100,000 | $123,000-$160,000 | $180,000 | 49 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
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$138,200 | $155,000-$208,000 | $233,500 | 39 |
| Remote - United States |
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$119,700 | $149,165-$193,000 | $223,500 | 34 |
| San Diego, CA, United States |
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$95,000 | $115,000-$155,000 | $179,750 | 30 |
Lower (p25) is the lower listed range, Mid (p50) is the middle listed salary, and Higher (p75) is the higher listed range. All bars use the same dollar scale.
Updated 2026-08-07. Based on 1,175 current jobs and 543 postings with salary ranges. Some jobs do not include salary, experience level, or work arrangement.
Salary ranges for related job categories
| Category | Mid salary (p50) in the US |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense (this page) | $127,500-$174,000 |
| Automotive Engineering | $130,000-$168,100 |
| Aviation Maintenance | $100,000-$147,361 |
| Marine Engineering | — |
| Rail Engineering | — |
| Transportation Engineering | $108,570-$138,629 |
Locations with the most Aerospace & Defense jobs
Los Angeles has the most Aerospace & Defense jobs, with 723 current jobs, followed by Long Beach (499), Washington (204), and Dallas (192).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 723 |
| Long Beach, CA, United States | 499 |
| Washington, DC, United States | 204 |
| Dallas, TX, United States | 192 |
| Denver, CO, United States | 185 |
| San Diego, CA, United States | 176 |
| Wichita, KS, United States | 141 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 138 |
Job openings in related categories
| Category | Current jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace & Defense (this page) | 1,175 | 6.8% |
| Automotive Engineering | 256 | — |
| Aviation Maintenance | 283 | 0.4% |
| Marine Engineering | 90 | — |
| Rail Engineering | 83 | 1.2% |
| Transportation Engineering | 1,023 | 0.3% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| mid-level | 603 | 51% |
| senior | 468 | 40% |
| entry-level | 71 | 6.0% |
| intern | 33 | 2.8% |
Common Aerospace & Defense job titles
Systems Engineer is the most common job title in Aerospace & Defense, with 18 current jobs, followed by Senior Systems Engineer (14), Mechanical Engineer (10), and Senior Mechanical Engineer (9).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineer | 18 |
| Senior Systems Engineer | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 10 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 9 |
| Project Engineer | 8 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | 8 |
| Aircraft Maintenance D | 6 |
| Avionics Technician | 6 |
Companies hiring for Aerospace & Defense jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Boeing | 72 |
| RTX | 40 |
| Northrop Grumman | 34 |
| Anduril Industries | 20 |
| Bombardier | 18 |
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 1,175 Aerospace & Defense jobs, including 466 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Aerospace & Defense jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US range from $100,300 at Lower (p25) to $209,650 at Higher (p75), based on 543 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Aerospace & Defense jobs in the US is $41/hour, based on 45 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are remote?
- 80 of 1,175 current Aerospace & Defense jobs are remote (6.8%).
- Which cities have the most Aerospace & Defense jobs?
- Los Angeles has the most Aerospace & Defense jobs, with 723 current jobs, followed by Long Beach (499), Washington (204), and Dallas (192).
- What job titles are common for Aerospace & Defense roles?
- Systems Engineer is the most common job title in Aerospace & Defense, with 18 current jobs, followed by Senior Systems Engineer (14), Mechanical Engineer (10), and Senior Mechanical Engineer (9).
- Which companies have open Aerospace & Defense roles?
- Boeing has the most Aerospace & Defense jobs, with 72 current openings, followed by RTX (40), Northrop Grumman (34), and Anduril Industries (20).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.