Design Jobs at Aerospace & Defense Startups
There are 14 open design roles at 11 early-stage startups, 36% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 135k to 165k, with a median of USD 150k.
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 designers
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- 14open roles
- 11startups hiring
- 36%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.
- $150Kmedian pay
- $135Ktypical range: lower
- $165Ktypical range: upper
Based on 8 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 10 postings on this page that state a salary.
What design work involves at an early-stage startup
You cover research, interface work and the brand, sometimes in the same week. No design system is waiting for you, so you build one while shipping. At a large company you would hand off a spec, and here you sit with the engineer building it.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do design jobs pay?
Typically USD 135k to 165k a year, with a median of USD 150k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring designers?
Apex (2 roles), Kaizen Labs (2) and Kepler & Co (2) have the most; 11 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
36% of these roles are remote.