Hardware & Science Jobs at Aerospace & Defense Startups
There are 131 open hardware and science roles at 45 early-stage startups, 3% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 95k to 197k, with a median of USD 132.5k.
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 hardware and science roles
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- 131open roles
- 45startups hiring
- 3%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.
- $133Kmedian pay
- $95Ktypical range: lower
- $197Ktypical range: upper
Based on 33 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 34 postings on this page that state a salary.
The hiring market
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do hardware and science jobs pay?
Typically USD 95k to 197k a year, with a median of USD 132.5k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring hardware and science roles?
Apex (13 roles), Varda Space Industries (13) and Observable Space (8) have the most; 45 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
3% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be intern?
Most roles are intern (41% of those that state a level), and 41% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
5 were posted this week.