Operations Jobs at Aerospace & Defense Startups
There are 187 open operations roles at 56 early-stage startups, 10% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 115k to 160k, with a median of USD 138k.
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 operations roles
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- 187open roles
- 56startups hiring
- 10%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.
- $138Kmedian pay
- $115Ktypical range: lower
- $160Ktypical range: upper
Based on 72 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 74 postings on this page that state a salary.
The hiring market
What operations work involves at an early-stage startup
You set up the systems that keep the company running, from vendors and tooling to how work gets scheduled. The job changes shape as the company grows, and nobody hands you a process to follow. In a large firm this work is split between finance, facilities and a project office.
Experience level
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Questions people ask
How much do operations jobs pay?
Typically USD 115k to 160k a year, with a median of USD 138k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring operations roles?
Cortina Solutions (24 roles), Apex (15) and Stratolaunch (11) have the most; 56 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
10% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be senior?
Most roles are senior (36% of those that state a level), and 25% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
13 were posted this week.