Browse Average Salary Ranges for Aerospace and Defense Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Aerospace and Defense? There are 146 jobs in Aerospace and Defense category. Average salaries can vary and range from $47,989 to $253,526. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors...Salaries listed below are U.S. national average data from December 31, 2025.

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer I

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer II

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer III

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer IV

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Aviation Engineer V

Designs aircraft and helicopter parts and propulsion systems to optimize aerodynamic performance and promote safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Develops computational models and simulations to understand and assess the performance of aircraft design and identify necessary improvements. Conducts prototype testing and utilizes wind tunnels to understand aerodynamic principles such as lift, dra... View job details

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