Aerospace & Defense Startup Jobs in Washington, DC, US
Washington has 51 open roles at 13 early-stage aerospace and defense startups, 61% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 145k to 205k, with a median of USD 160k. 5 are new this week.
What startups in aerospace and defense build
Startups here build satellites, engines, aircraft and defence systems, with hardware and software in the same building. Work runs on programme deadlines and hardware tests, so the calendar is less flexible than in pure software. Roles skew technical, and government customers mean paperwork and clearance requirements are part of the hiring.
Who is hiring in Washington
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- 51open roles
- 13startups hiring
- 61%remote
Salary
Annual pay for this page’s roles that state a salary, in USD. The typical range covers the middle half of those postings.
- $160Kmedian pay
- $145Ktypical range: lower
- $205Ktypical range: upper
Based on 35 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 35 postings on this page that state a salary.
The hiring market
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do startup jobs in Washington pay?
Typically USD 145k to 205k a year, with a median of USD 160k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring in Washington?
Gallatin (15 roles), Kaizen Labs (10) and Swoop Technologies (8) have the most; 13 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
61% of these roles are remote; the rest are in Washington.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (44% of those that state a level), and 6% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
5 were posted this week.