"We’re committed to attracting and retaining veterans to help us solve the nation's most complex problems across the space enterprise," said David Roberts, Aerospace's principal director of Total Rewards and Payroll. "It’s an honor to have Forbes recognize Aerospace and the programs we offer that attract and support the personal and career aspirations of our veterans."

The Aerospace Corporation offers a comprehensive total rewards portfolio, including benefits such as competitive pay, healthcare, paid vacation time, military leave, sick and parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, flexible work schedules (including a 9/80 option), educational assistance, and rewards and recognition. Additional resources include professional development classes and workshops, leadership seminars, veteran-specific training and resources through the Employee Assistance Program, and employee resource groups such as the Aerospace Women’s Committee and the Aerospace Military Veterans (AMV).

“The Aerospace Military Veterans employee resource group consists of veterans and veteran supporters,” said Lina Cashin, who served as AMV’s President until October 1 this year. “We are honored to serve our veterans and have made significant impacts for our veterans and for the company, such as improving pay and insurance benefits for our reservists and guard members. We also support our professional workforce in understanding our military customers through instructional webinars on customs, courtesies, communication, and operational mindset.”

Earlier this year, The Aerospace Corporation was named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 as well as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2024. Aerospace was also named a Best Midsize Employer from 2016 to 2019 and 2021 to 2023, and a Best Employer for Diversity in 2019.

The Best Employers for Veterans rankings are compiled by Forbes and Statista based on survey responses from more than 24,000 veterans working for companies with more than 1,000 employees in the United States. Survey participants were asked if they would recommend their company or institution to friends and family, and to rate their employer on criteria ranging from work atmosphere and salary to health benefits, career development opportunities and programs tailored to veterans. Respondents were also asked to evaluate other companies within their respective industries.