Last updated 2026-08-02
21 Aerospace & Defense Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 21 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Senior Engineer- New Aircraft, Engineer- Powerplant, Thrust Reverser, and Senior Line Engineer roles from Northrop Grumman, United Airlines, and EXP. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals specializing in the design, development, and management of aerospace and defense systems and projects.
Salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, 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 | $88K | $136K–$185K | $254K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $108K | $139K | $173K | 28 |
| Illinois | $80K | $119K | $170K | 61 |
| U.S. | $98K | $130K | $170K | 7,002 |
Salary data: 6 of 21 jobs include pay information (29%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Aerospace & Defense salary data.
Companies hiring for Aerospace & Defense jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 17 |
| United Airlines | 7 |
| EXP | 2 |
| Group PMX | 2 |
| Ses | 2 |
| United Airlines, Inc. | 2 |
| Boeing | 1 |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 21 | 100% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by experience level
Common Aerospace & Defense job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer- New Aircraft | 1 | 5% |
| Engineer- Powerplant, Thrust Reverser | 1 | 5% |
| Senior Line Engineer | 1 | 5% |
| Project Manager, Aviation | 1 | 5% |
| Engineer, Fleet Support Job Details | 1 | 5% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 16 | 76% |
| Rolling Meadows, IL, United States | 4 | 19% |
| Des Plaines, IL, United States | 1 | 5% |
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 21 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $108K, Mid (p50) $139K, Higher (p75) $173K, 28 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $80K, Mid (p50) $119K, Higher (p75) $170K, 61 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Aerospace & Defense roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Northrop Grumman (17 jobs, 46%), United Airlines (7 jobs, 19%), EXP (2 jobs, 5%), Group PMX (2 jobs, 5%), and Ses (2 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (13 jobs, 62%) and Senior (8 jobs, 38%).
- What work schedules are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (21 jobs, 100%).
- What Aerospace & Defense job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Engineer- New Aircraft (1 job, 5%), Engineer- Powerplant, Thrust Reverser (1 job, 5%), Senior Line Engineer (1 job, 5%), Project Manager, Aviation (1 job, 5%), and Engineer, Fleet Support Job Details (1 job, 5%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (21 of 21). 13 of 21 current jobs are at the mid level. 6 of 21 jobs include pay information.
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