RankingsEast Stellar Defense

East Stellar Defense

#15959

"Leading aerospace innovation in Missouri"

Aerospace Columbia, MO 193 employees Founded 1970 Flexible

East Stellar Defense is a small aerospace company headquartered in Columbia, MO. Founded in 1970, the company employs 193 people and is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace excellence.

69

Overall Score

Stable
CEO Approval65%
Recommend70%
Positive Outlook60%
Interview Difficulty4.3/5

Score Breakdown

Performance Radar

CultureCompensationBenefitsWork-Life BalanceCareer GrowthDiversity & InclusionInnovationLeadershipRemote Friendliness0255075100

Dimension Scores

Culture71
Compensation75
Benefits71
Work-Life Balance65
Career Growth71
Diversity & Inclusion75
Innovation67
Leadership62
Remote Friendliness63

Ranking History

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Salary Ranges

Aerospace Engineer

$81KMedian: $119K$157K

Systems Engineer

$86KMedian: $117K$148K

Project Manager

$90KMedian: $121K$152K

Avionics Technician

$52KMedian: $71K$90K

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) Match

Paid Parental Leave

Available to all employees

Remote Work

Stock Options/RSUs

Unlimited PTO

Flexible time off policy

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Support

Gym/Wellness Stipend

Available to all employees

Employee Reviews

"Great culture and supportive management team."

Alex I.

Software Engineer · May 2025

"Excellent benefits and competitive compensation."

Jordan L.

Marketing Manager · Jul 2025

"Leadership genuinely cares about employee wellbeing."

Taylor O.

Data Analyst · Sep 2025

"Strong growth opportunities and career development."

Morgan R.

Customer Success Manager · Nov 2025

"Good benefits package but the workload can be intense."

Casey U.

Product Manager · Jan 2025

Awards & Recognition

Top Employer

Fortune · 2026

65%

CEO Approval

Daniel Brown

70%

Recommend

Would recommend

60%

Positive Outlook

Business outlook

4.3/5

Interview

Difficulty rating