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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$69K - $105K *

Design and develop innovative learning solutions to address employee training needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to create engaging, effective content using adult learning principles and project man...

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1 week ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure services by leading a diverse team to modernize and enhance a large-scale multi-tenant ecosystem for federal users, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement...

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage supplier quality assurance, conduct audits, drive corrective actions, and support data management in product quality, ensuring excellence across the supply base in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $129K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers on advanced structural design projects. You will guide junior members, perform complex analyses, and support diverse engineering deliverables, making a sig...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in advancing engineering excellence and AI integration within software development teams. Drive delivery of a high-performing SaaS platform by managing multiple PODs, ensuring scalabil...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead critical technical support and training across the KONGSBERG Defense portfolio, enhancing customer relationships and ensuring product effectiveness. Shape solutions for complex challenges in a dy...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of national security by leading growth strategies, managing full-lifecycle opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships, all to modernize critical IT ecosystems for esse...

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1 week ago

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

$230K - $265K *

Elevate engineering productivity by optimizing workflows, driving strategic initiatives, and implementing metrics that enhance delivery speed and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally, fostering an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Elevate our product offerings by bridging stakeholders and engineering, managing a team of Business Analysts, and driving the product roadmap while balancing technical constraints and business goals f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Tackle business development challenges by forging client relationships and driving sales across Texas. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions that exceed client e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive seamless international mobility and program operations support for U.S. Navy teams deployed in Saudi Arabia, ensuring effective administration, travel coordination, and compliance management to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading instrumentation and control systems design for power generation projects. This role offers opportunities for technical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration wh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career by leading strategic engineering initiatives that enhance operational excellence, improve performance metrics, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $166K *

Transform critical missions by leveraging your full-stack development expertise to design and optimize innovative web and database solutions that propel business success in a dynamic, remote Agile env...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $109K *

Develop software products and data pipelines, leveraging diverse technologies for efficient application logic. Collaborate on design, testing, and documentation while seeking to enhance user experienc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by bridging design and code, enhancing user experience through collaboration and innovation. Own our design system and drive improvements across our product, ensuring seamless, deligh...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $257K *

Contribute to the validation of cutting-edge SerDes technologies, ensuring top-notch functionality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex validation challenges and i...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K *

Elevate medical education by overseeing the administration of ACGME-accredited residency programs, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to faculty and trainees for future success in the...

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2 days ago

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

$97K - $132K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise solutions, driving innovation and efficiency through cutting-edge technologies while collaborating across diverse teams for optimal results...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Support power system studies focusing on NERC standards, with an emphasis on generator modeling and protection coordination. Engage in compliance assessments and technical reporting to ensure project...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Drive complex network solutions by troubleshooting, leading project delivery, and ensuring security within client environments. Leverage deep expertise in enterprise networking and firewall management...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $201K *

Join a dynamic data team to design and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, driving analytics efficiency with IoT data integration for impactful, scalable solutions that enhance...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Support high-performance computing environments by providing expert analysis and technical assistance for complex scientific applications, ensuring efficient data management and system optimization in...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the reliability and performance of production systems by implementing best-in-class SRE practices. Drive incident management, enhance observability with DataDog, and optimize cloud costs whi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise project management by effectively leading multiple mid to large-scale projects. Ensure seamless implementation and exceptional client satisfaction within a fast-paced te...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.