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Aerospace and Defense
Located adjacent to Hill Air Force Base (Hill AFB), Ogden is a premiere destination for aerospace and defense businesses, and the center of Utah’s aerospace and defense industry. A strong commitment to the industry from state and local leaders, a highly skilled workforce, and a robust education pipeline have fostered a highly dynamic business environment. The Ogden aerospace and defense industry encompasses a range of specialties, from jet engine design and production, avionics and tech and software applications.
As the Air Force continues to invest in and implement advanced software and technology to support their mission and systems, the defense-tech sector has grown in Ogden. Two software initiatives out of Hill AFB are based at the Startup Ogden coworking space: SkiCAMP and EDDGE Advanced Development. These two initiatives perform software development for various programs at Hill AFB, with a focus on user-centered design and DevSecOps. Additionally, the multibillion-dollar Sentinel Program (GBSD), F-35 fighter jet, cyber security applications, and guidance systems out of Hill AFB are creating a large demand for business partners and talent to support these initiatives.
Aerospace and Defense by the Numbers:
259 Businesses
10,752 Jobs (Private Sector)
4.96 LQ - Aerospace & Defense Industry Employment
$100,407 Avg. Annual Wage
8.0% of Total Regional Employment
Industry Sectors
Industry (Private Sector only) | Empl. | LQ | Avg. Ann Wage |
---|---|---|---|
Engineering Services | 4,066 | 1.87 | $102,573 |
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing | 3,083 | 105.46 | $114,511 |
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | 1,482 | 10.81 | $152,063 |
Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing | 1,652 | 11.06 | $107,614 |
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 286 | 1.60 | $71,788 |
Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | 65 | 4.57 | $112,029 |
Workforce
Occupation | Empl. | Avg. Wage |
---|---|---|
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,284 | $86,000 |
Computer Occupations, All Other | 862 | $85,300 |
General and Operations Managers | 671 | $96,500 |
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 435 | $81,800 |
Mechanical Engineers | 535 | $96,000 |
Civil Engineers | 722 | $85,200 |
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 438 | $110,500 |
Managers, All Other | 443 | $90,200 |
Major Employers
Company | Employees |
---|---|
Hill Air Force Base | 25,000 + |
Barnes Aerospace | 100 to 249 |
Borsight | 50 to 99 |
JBT Aerotech | 250 to 499 |
Northrop Grumman | 1000 to 1999 |
Parker Hannifin Control Systems | 250 to 499 |
Petersen Inc. | 500 to 999 |
PCC Structurals / CSG Foundries | 100 to 249 |
Education & Training
Over 2,500 students complete engineering and manufacturing programs at area colleges each year. These colleges include:
- Weber State University
- Utah State University
- University of Utah
- Bridgerland, Davis, and Ogden-Weber technical colleges
- Salt Lake Community College
Pathway programs at local high schools include Advanced Composites, Engineering, and Information Technology. Apprenticeships developed by industry associations receive state funding (e.g., Machine Utah).
Aerospace and Defense Related Regional Degree Completions
Engineering: 2,188
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians: 1,096
Engineering Technologies: 730
Precision Production: 609
Industry data sources: JobsEQ Q4 2022; Utah Firm Find
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Physical Address
2549 Washington Boulevard
Suite 420
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: 801-629-8910