Last updated 2026-08-02
36 Aerospace & Defense Jobs in Houston, TX, United States
Browse 36 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States, including Engineering Team Lead, Nyx Crew Propulsion Engine Principal, and Aero Services Engineering roles from Pae, GE Vernova, and KBR. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States
Professionals specializing in the design, development, and management of aerospace and defense systems and projects.
Salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, 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 | $89K | $113K | $140K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston metro | $86K | $113K | $133K | 15 |
| Texas | $81K | $113K | $154K | 331 |
| U.S. | $98K | $130K | $170K | 7,002 |
Salary data: 10 of 36 jobs include pay information (28%).
Explore Houston, TX, United States Aerospace & Defense salary data.
Companies hiring for Aerospace & Defense jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Pae | 12 |
| GE Vernova | 3 |
| KBR | 3 |
| LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC | 3 |
| United Airlines | 3 |
| The Aerospace Corporation | 2 |
| Venus Aerospace | 2 |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 36 | 100% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by experience level
Common Aerospace & Defense job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Team Lead | 1 | 3% |
| Nyx Crew Propulsion Engine Principal | 1 | 3% |
| Aero Services Engineering | 2 | 6% |
| UAS Technician | 1 | 3% |
| Senior Avionics Engineer | 1 | 3% |
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are listed in Houston, TX, United States?
- This page currently shows 36 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States.
- What salary data is available for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Houston metro (Lower (p25) $86K, Mid (p50) $113K, Higher (p75) $133K, 15 postings with salary ranges) and Texas (Lower (p25) $81K, Mid (p50) $113K, Higher (p75) $154K, 331 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Aerospace & Defense roles in Houston, TX, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Pae (12 jobs, 27%), GE Vernova (3 jobs, 7%), KBR (3 jobs, 7%), LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC (3 jobs, 7%), and United Airlines (3 jobs, 7%).
- What experience levels are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (17 jobs, 47%), Senior (16 jobs, 44%), Entry (2 jobs, 6%), and Intern (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Houston, TX, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (36 jobs, 100%).
- What Aerospace & Defense job titles are common in Houston, TX, United States?
- Common titles include Engineering Team Lead (1 job, 3%), Nyx Crew Propulsion Engine Principal (1 job, 3%), Aero Services Engineering (2 jobs, 6%), UAS Technician (1 job, 3%), and Senior Avionics Engineer (1 job, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (36 of 36). 17 of 36 current jobs are at the mid level. 10 of 36 jobs include pay information.
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