Startup Jobs in Aerospace & Defense
1,688 open roles at 106 early-stage aerospace and defense startups, with what they pay and where they hire.
What working in aerospace and defense is like
Working here means designing and building hardware and software for space and air platforms, from satellite buses and propulsion systems to autonomous aircraft and military software. You'll be involved in engineering, manufacturing, testing, and deployment, often working directly with government and commercial customers. The work spans the full lifecycle, from concept to operation, and requires deep technical expertise plus a tolerance for high-stakes, safety-critical environments.
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
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What kind of work is open in Aerospace & Defense
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Questions people ask
How much do startup jobs pay?
Typically USD 136.1k to 192.5k a year, with a median of USD 160k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring?
Apex (114 roles), Varda Space Industries (92) and Stratolaunch (57) have the most; 106 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
15% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (55% of those that state a level), and 13% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
111 were posted this week.