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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$289K - $340K *

Deliver innovative solutions in defense sales, expanding Air Force accounts while leveraging extensive industry knowledge and strategic relationships to meet client needs and drive revenue growth...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $138K *

Deliver impact by ensuring compliance and enhancing program efficiency through expertise in monitoring and analysis, while supporting federal initiatives to improve services for refugees and vulnerabl...

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4 days ago

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

$208K - $364K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful product initiatives by managing a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing work environment focu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive high availability and performance in cloud platforms. Influence architectural decisions and lead reliability improvements across engineering teams while establishing b...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Drive customer satisfaction by troubleshooting complex CT equipment issues. Optimize service excellence through effective maintenance and repair while managing a regional territory with significant tr...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Oversee workforce operations and staffing visibility for a major program. Drive coordination across teams to ensure efficient onboarding and clearance processes while managing staffing actions, risks...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$149K - $198K *

Design innovative data curation and search applications to enhance ML data generation. Collaborate across teams to seamlessly integrate solutions, deliver impactful projects, and mentor junior enginee...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of telecommunications by leading cross-functional teams in developing scalable, production-ready network solutions, ensuring high-quality implementations that meet rigorous operationa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $145K *

Engage in leading software design and development, enhancing customer applications through effective collaboration and modern frameworks, while mentoring junior team members in a dynamic, agile enviro...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate solutions in Microsoft Azure by designing, deploying, and supporting cloud environments. Collaborate with clients to integrate Azure with existing infrastructures while maintaining documentat...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $141K *

Join a team that's crucial for contract management and records support, ensuring seamless operations in regulatory affairs. Leverage your administrative expertise to aid in managing vendor relationshi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Epic Hospital Billing configurations, ensuring quality and adherence to industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user requirements and men...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI evaluation and agent architecture, driving end-to-end solutions that enhance agent quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead a large-scale technology services program, ensuring seamless integration and customer satisfaction across a statewide IT environment. Drive collaboration and maintain execu...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic data analysis team, overseeing data management tasks, ensuring quality, and innovating through technical solutions to drive effective data reporting and suppor...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join an innovative team as you lead AI security efforts, crafting secure frameworks for AI initiatives. Your expertise will shape the organization's AI strategies, ensuring robust security across all...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $185K *

Engage with Federal and Public Sector teams to develop targeted field programs, driving pipeline growth while navigating complex compliance and procurement needs to deliver measurable ROI and enhance...

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3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive complex program delivery across global teams. Lead cross-functional collaborations, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure continuous improvement in engineering excellen...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Manage a team of Preconstruction specialists to lead project planning, budgeting, and risk assessments. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with regulations and deliver ac...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $175K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Customer Success Manager, driving customer satisfaction and product adoption through relationship building and expert guidance in cybersecurity solutions. Your role i...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Help us develop innovative agentic platforms to enhance smart-home experiences, enabling systems that reason, maintain memory, and ensure safety while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deli...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Grow your career with our dynamic team leading innovative APIs and tooling for optimizing ad performance. Shape technical strategies and drive execution while developing talent in a collaborative envi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$247K - $275K *

Champion innovative attack strategies for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, driving offensive security research and development by collaborating with diverse teams. Build, document, and refine cloud attack...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and implement advanced security solutions leveraging AI, ensuring robust programs tailored to client needs while driving thought leadership within an evolving landscape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive security enhancements by managing and deploying Swimlane solutions, providing technical leadership, and automating security workflows to optimize operations and enhance client security postures...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.