Mission Systems Engineer Jobs

At Ladders, we connect you with the best available Mission Systems Engineering jobs that pay over $100,000 a year. Mission Systems Engineers play an essential role in the development, operation, and application of both hardware and software systems in aerospace and defense sectors.

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$82K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing projects across diverse teams and stakeholders. Use your expertise to document progress and risks while liaising between business and technical aspects. Join a collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers by supporting design efforts and project execution. Develop foundational technical skills while collaborating with senior engineers on low-complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and building scalable .NET and Angular web applications. Play a key role in architecture decisions and mentor peers, leveraging 7-10 years of experience in software...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Drive high-quality support for Navy afloat networks by troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with teams, and providing IT solutions in fast-paced maritime environments, ensuring optimal networ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $295K *

Lead the charge in advanced rack solutions development by translating customer needs into innovative and scalable designs, driving program execution, and influencing stakeholders in mechanical, electr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving enterprise IT architecture solutions that enhance business operations. Partner with IT and business teams to address technical challenges and support moderniz...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Lead the charge in strategic BI initiatives, managing a talented data team to drive impactful analytics solutions that enhance business performance and support healthcare clients' needs...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $195K *

Champion a high-impact offensive security program driving real-world assessments. Lead and mentor elite red team operators, ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives while enhancing cybersec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing impactful LiDAR and remote sensing projects, overseeing drone operations and field data collection, while collaborating with a skilled team dedicated to delivering high...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $135K *

Evaluate and enhance Agile development performance and compliance. Assess risks, recommend improvements, and support effective delivery of mission-critical capabilities in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of civic engagement by building scalable applications that enhance data accessibility and collaboration across teams. Drive impactful geospatial solutions while ensuring data integrit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role conducting second party QMS audits across various business units. Leverage your quality assurance expertise in aerospace and defense to ensure compliance and foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $141K *

Join a team of experts championing testing and commissioning for utility-scale HV substations, BESS, and PV facilities. This role requires technical collaboration with stakeholders while ensuring safe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role overseeing technical aspects of product implementation, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for medical informatics while enhancing customer satisfaction through effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive the implementation of advanced medical informatics solutions, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction through effective communication, project management, and integration of heal...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Engage as a Level 2 Engineer focusing on complex data integration and automated document generation, ensuring system flow integrity while delivering effective solutions through collaboration and metic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Oversee technical leadership and architectural governance for modernization, guiding teams in transitioning legacy systems to AWS cloud, ensuring compliance and performance while aligning solutions wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $188K *

Architect AI-enabled applications, modernize legacy systems, and ensure compliance while leading collaborative teams and engaging federal stakeholders. Foster secure, innovative software solutions uti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $132K *

Drive international technical integrations and engage customers through hands-on training and support for mission-critical deployments. Collaborate with teams globally to enhance operational success a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of emergency response systems by managing on-site 911 and CAD solutions, providing technical support, and ensuring customer satisfaction across multiple locations while coordinating s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$77K - $118K *

Elevate your drafting expertise in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. Utilize and expand your skills in 3D design software while creating detailed design drawings. Opportunity for hands-on trai...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Transform public sector outcomes by managing relationships with government clients, driving compliance, and leveraging technology to enhance agency missions and governance excellence across a complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$66K - $106K *

Empower your career by driving cloud security monitoring and reporting for vital military programs. Leverage your expertise to identify security threats and trends while enhancing compliance and situa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $217K *

Champion innovative product strategies that enhance revenue growth and adoption within USSOCOM while collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders and leveraging your defense community relationsh...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $134K *

Champion automation and infrastructure as code in a hybrid role, bridging technical execution and project management. Drive large-scale cloud initiatives while collaborating with product teams to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Mission Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Mission Systems Engineer designs, maintains and enhances a variety of systems that are crucial for accomplishing a mission. This includes airborne systems, weapons systems, communication systems, and more.

  • How much can a Mission Systems Engineer earn?question toggle

    The salary for a Mission Systems Engineer can vary depending on experience and location, but jobs listed on Ladders pay $100,000 or more.

  • What types of companies hire Mission Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Industries such as Aerospace, Defense, IT, and Engineering Apps, among others, consistently need qualified Mission Systems Engineers.