Aerospace & Defense Startup Jobs in Washington, US
Washington, US has 54 open roles at 7 early-stage aerospace and defense startups, 4% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 132.5k to 207.5k, with a median of USD 155k. 1 is 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, US
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- 54open roles
- 7startups hiring
- 4%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.
- $155Kmedian pay
- $133Ktypical range: lower
- $208Ktypical range: upper
Based on 47 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 47 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, US pay?
Typically USD 132.5k to 207.5k a year, with a median of USD 155k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring in Washington, US?
Gravitics, Inc (13 roles), Kapta Space (12) and Starcloud (12) have the most; 7 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
4% of these roles are remote; the rest are in Washington, US.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (58% of those that state a level), and 10% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
1 was posted this week.




