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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$73K - $114K *

Empower your potential by driving innovative B2B integrations with our IoT platform, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions, and enhancing customer success. Engage in dynamic projec...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team of Forward Deployed Engineers committed to transforming customer operations with innovative AI solutions. Collaborate closely with clients, manage multiple engagements, and deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead quality engineering efforts to embed testing and validation within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring continuous delivery and security across Air Force IT systems in a collaborative, Agile environment...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Shape the future of public safety by leading a team dedicated to excellence in customer success, driving performance and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across the DFR Major Markets...

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2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Empower projects by providing expert engineering and consulting services across sectors. Lead field investigations, assessments, and analyses while ensuring quality, compliance, and client communicati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Build your career with a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing publisher integrations within AdTech. Collaborate with technical teams and clients to enhance ad performance and troubleshoot implementati...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $204K *

Optimize our ServiceNow platform as a System Administrator, managing operations, configurations, and integrations while collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and compliance in a dynamic envir...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $138K *

Champion innovative CRM solutions by analyzing, designing, and implementing systems that support sales operations for a global organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize user experience...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of energy by integrating large-load facilities into the electric grid, solving complex challenges, and ensuring reliable power supply for high-performance comp...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Optimize SharePoint and M365 environments through strategic administration, data migration, and user adoption initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design workflows and improve digital busines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join our team to lead CSA estimating efforts, drive market analysis, develop budgets, and support preconstruction activities for significant industrial projects with a focus on accuracy and efficiency...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Empower high-performing Agile teams through effective execution and oversight of client IT systems. Drive Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure alignment with project objectives in both cla...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $165K *

Engineer enterprise architecture and process re-engineering solutions, delivering comprehensive technical analysis to optimize logistics and installation management capabilities in compliance with fed...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Lead Agile transformation by managing cross-functional teams and optimizing CI/CD processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across multiple Agile teams, while promoting ef...

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4 days ago

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

$134K - $230K *

Lead the architectural vision and AI innovation for next-gen claims automation, focusing on solution design and cross-domain integration. Act as a trusted advisor while mentoring teams to align with e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $161K *

Join a team that drives collaboration between business and IT to transform complex requirements into clear technical specifications, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing overall proje...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $142K *

Make your mark at the forefront of the Green Energy transition by leading IEC61850 architecture definition and implementation, fostering collaboration with product teams, and driving innovative soluti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our virtual desktop infrastructure through advanced system management and innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and operati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading ServiceNow MDM solutions, driving strategic design and implementation across multiple modules. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize data governance and enhance ope...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $220K *

Lead technical oversight for hypersonic ground test facilities, ensuring safe and efficient design, operation, and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and deliver reliable test capab...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for RPM, CCM, and RCM programs, ensuring alignment across teams and accountability for performance. Innovate to scale operations while maintaining quality and compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Lead the deployment and transition of autonomous drone solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and site security for major enterprises. Manage program execution through planning, cross-functional...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and coordinating protective relay systems. Leverage your 12+ years of experience in utility substations to craft innovative solutions, collaborate on projects, and eng...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $214K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions that enhance sales and marketing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement generative AI applications that transform customer engagement a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $130K *

Advance internal efficiency as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate workflows, develop AI-driven tools, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high-quality softwa...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.