--- title: Aerospace and Defense Jobs & Careers description: Explore aerospace and defense jobs across aviation, defense contracting, and space. Browse top hiring companies, sub-industries, and salary data. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense date: 2026-06-01T08:07:58Z og_description: Aerospace and defense careers span aviation, space, and defense contracting. Discover who's hiring and what roles pay on FoundRole. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/r7th99/aerospace-and-defense.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Aerospace and Defense Jobs & Careers ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 54116 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Aerospace and defense roles sit 19% below the sitewide median, with compensation at $68K against the broader $83K benchmark. Remote work is nearly nonexistent at 3%, a stark contrast to the flexibility seen elsewhere. The role mix is heavily skewed toward hands-on technical positions—Industrial Automation Technician alone accounts for 42% of postings—suggesting the pay gap reflects concentration in hourly and technician-grade openings rather than engineering leadership. The near-zero remote share, flat against prior periods, indicates security clearance requirements and on-site production needs constrain flexibility more than in other sectors. - Roles in Aerospace and Defense concentrate in Industrial Automation Technician (42% of postings), followed by Product Quality Engineer and Facilities Electrical Engineer. - Pay at Aerospace and Defense runs 19% below the sitewide median ($68K vs $83K). - Remote share at Aerospace and Defense held steady around 3% (vs 3% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Aerospace and Defense - [Defense and Space Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space) - [Aerospace Component Manufacturing Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/aviation-and-aerospace-component-manufacturing) - [Airlines and Aviation Jobs — Careers & Salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/airlines-and-aviation) - [Space Technology Jobs — Aerospace Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/space-technology) ## Top hiring companies in Aerospace and Defense - [Leidos Jobs & Careers — Defense & IT Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leidos) — 4207 jobs · $130K median - [Lockheed Martin Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lockheed-martin) — 3463 jobs · $151K median - [CPP Jobs & Careers — Aerospace Precision Castings](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/consolidated-precision-products-corp) — 3144 jobs · $55K median - [American Airlines Jobs & Careers — Aviation & Airlines](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/american-airlines) — 1048 jobs · $43K median - [Unifi Jobs & Careers — Aviation Ground Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/unifi) — 793 jobs · $37K median - [Saab Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/saab) — 156 jobs · $117K median - [Signature Aviation Jobs & Careers — FBO Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/signature-aviation) — 131 jobs · $49K median - [Alaska Airlines Jobs & Careers — Airlines & Aviation](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/alaska-airlines) — 26 jobs · $60K median ## Top-paying states for Aerospace and Defense - [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia) — $151K median · 2106 jobs - [District of Columbia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia) — $151K median · 608 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $132K median · 678 jobs - [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania) — $132K median · 323 jobs - [Maryland Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland) — $130K median · 2134 jobs - [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas) — $130K median · 774 jobs - [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado) — $130K median · 168 jobs - [Alabama Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama) — $122K median · 476 jobs - [Massachusetts Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts) — $122K median · 142 jobs - [Florida Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/florida) — $118K median · 402 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Aerospace and Defense - [Cabin John, MD Jobs — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/cabin-john) — $183K median · 66 jobs - [Jobs in Dulles, VA — Aviation, Tech & Federal Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/dulles) — $163K median · 205 jobs - [Jobs in Manassas, VA — Manufacturing, Tech & Defense](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/manassas) — $163K median · 23 jobs - [Jobs in Fairfax, VA — Government, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/fairfax) — $156K median · 87 jobs - [Jobs in Germantown, MD — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/germantown) — $156K median · 28 jobs - [Jobs in McLean, VA — Consulting, Finance & Intelligence](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/mclean) — $154K median · 64 jobs - [Jobs in Washington, DC — Federal, Defense & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia/washington) — $151K median · 595 jobs - [Jobs in Reston, VA — Tech & Government Contracting Hub](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/reston) — $151K median · 207 jobs - [Gaithersburg, MD Jobs — Pay & Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland/gaithersburg) — $151K median · 203 jobs - [Jobs in Herndon, VA — Cybersecurity & IT Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/herndon) — $151K median · 144 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are available in the Aerospace and Defense sector? Aerospace and defense jobs span a wide range of disciplines including aerospace engineering, systems engineering, avionics, defense program management, cybersecurity, logistics, and manufacturing. Roles exist at every experience level — from entry-level technicians and analysts to senior engineers and program directors. Sub-industries such as aviation, defense contracting, and space exploration each have distinct hiring patterns and skill requirements. ### What are typical salary ranges for aerospace and defense careers? Salaries in the aerospace and defense sector vary significantly by role, specialization, and employer. Engineering and technical roles tend to command higher compensation than administrative or support functions, and defense contractors may offer different packages than commercial aerospace firms. Check the salary data on this page for current benchmarks specific to each role and sub-industry. ### Is the Aerospace and Defense sector growing, and are there strong job prospects? The aerospace and defense sector is driven by sustained government defense budgets, growth in commercial space exploration, and rising demand for next-generation aviation technology. Demand is particularly strong for engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and program managers with security clearances. Market conditions shift regularly — review the current hiring activity shown on this page for the latest signals. ### Are remote jobs available in Aerospace and Defense? Remote work in aerospace and defense is limited compared to other sectors because many roles require access to secure facilities, specialized equipment, or classified environments. However, certain positions — including software development, data analysis, finance, and project coordination — may offer hybrid or remote arrangements depending on the employer and security requirements. ### How do I find aerospace and defense jobs for my specific specialization? Start by exploring the sub-industries listed on this page — Aviation and Aerospace, Defense and Space, and others — to narrow down companies operating in your area of expertise. Each sub-industry page lists the companies hiring within it and links to open roles. You can also browse top career profiles and specializations to find employers whose hiring matches your background. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)