Last updated 2026-08-02
95 Aerospace & Defense Jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States
Browse 95 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States, including Project Engineer, Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering, and System Integration Engineer II roles from Anduril Industries, Relativity Space, and True Anomaly. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States
Professionals specializing in the design, development, and management of aerospace and defense systems and projects.
Salaries for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Aerospace & Defense jobs near Long Beach, CA, United States is $35/hour, based on 26 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $120K | $146K–$161K | $193K |
| Hourly | $30/hr | $35/hr | $43/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach metro | $113K | $140K | $170K | 1,199 |
| California | $114K | $143K | $178K | 2,259 |
| U.S. | $98K | $130K | $170K | 7,002 |
Salary data: 73 of 95 jobs include pay information (77%).
Explore Long Beach, CA, United States Aerospace & Defense salary data.
Companies hiring for Aerospace & Defense jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 176 |
| Relativity Space | 67 |
| True Anomaly | 44 |
| Boeing | 34 |
| Vast | 27 |
| Rocket Lab Corporation | 20 |
| The Boeing Company | 19 |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 91 | 96% |
| Contract | 2 | 2% |
| Internship | 2 | 2% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by experience level
Common Aerospace & Defense job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering | 2 | 2% |
| System Integration Engineer II | 1 | 1% |
| Avionics Systems Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer | 1 | 1% |
Aerospace & Defense jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach, CA, United States | 35 | 49% |
| Irvine, CA, United States | 15 | 21% |
| Fullerton, CA, United States | 8 | 11% |
| Seal Beach, CA, United States | 7 | 10% |
| Tustin, CA, United States | 6 | 8% |
- How many Aerospace & Defense jobs are listed in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 95 Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Long Beach metro (Lower (p25) $113K, Mid (p50) $140K, Higher (p75) $170K, 1,199 postings with salary ranges) and California (Lower (p25) $114K, Mid (p50) $143K, Higher (p75) $178K, 2,259 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Aerospace & Defense roles in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Anduril Industries (176 jobs, 36%), Relativity Space (67 jobs, 14%), True Anomaly (44 jobs, 9%), Boeing (34 jobs, 7%), and Vast (27 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (47 jobs, 49%), Mid (37 jobs, 39%), Entry (8 jobs, 8%), and Intern (3 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Aerospace & Defense jobs in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (91 jobs, 96%), Contract (2 jobs, 2%), and Internship (2 jobs, 2%).
- What Aerospace & Defense job titles are common in Long Beach, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Project Engineer (1 job, 1%), Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering (2 jobs, 2%), System Integration Engineer II (1 job, 1%), Avionics Systems Service Engineer (Associate or Experienced) (1 job, 1%), and Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (91 of 95). 47 of 95 current jobs are at the senior level. 73 of 95 jobs include pay information.
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