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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$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in agile software development and modernization efforts, focusing on designing, coding, testing, and supporting complex web applications in a highly collaborative environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming the Public Sector through innovative IoT solutions, ensuring large-scale customers maximize the value of their technology investments while fostering stron...

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1 week ago

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

$135K - $225K *

Transform compliance strategies for energy providers by leading robust NERC O&P and CIP initiatives that ensure reliability and security of the electric grid, fostering a culture of adherence to regul...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $225K *

Drive compliance and reliability in the electric utility sector, ensuring adherence to NERC Operations & Planning and CIP standards to enhance grid stability and security. Collaborate with teams to im...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive the strategy and execution of digital products, enhancing customer value and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet business ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $146K *

Champion innovation in IT infrastructure as a project-based specialist, tackling diverse technical challenges while planning strategic solutions to enhance client success and drive your own profession...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Elevate client success by partnering with credit unions to optimize technology adoption and operational efficiency. Drive value realization through tailored engagement, ensuring the voice of the custo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $135K *

Transform proposal development processes by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering winning proposals that reflect technical excellence and competitive pricing across multiple business unit...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $220K *

Champion innovative strategies to transform software and data engineering, leading the Privia Data Foundry’s multi-year roadmap by enhancing cloud modernization, AI integration, and engineering excell...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $325K *

Transform customer incidents into actionable insights by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on operational resilience, incident response, and cross-functional collaboration for improved servic...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Transform AI capabilities by designing scalable architectures for Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, performance, and alignment with business outcomes while leveragi...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $167K *

Advance your career by driving growth in state and local government sectors through strategic partnerships and advocacy for quantum technology initiatives...

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6 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion the future of autonomous delivery by cultivating strategic relationships with legislators, stakeholders, and communities across multiple U.S. regions, driving positive policy outcomes and fos...

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2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $125K *

Lead strategic analysis initiatives and process improvements, optimizing efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders. Drive decision-making through comprehensive documentation and support project...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $275K *

Explore innovative AI solutions by designing and implementing robust frameworks that enhance decision-making. Leverage LLM technologies and contribute to a collaborative culture focused on ethical AI...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by spearheading data engineering efforts and supporting Snowflake platform administration. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and alignment with archite...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$305K - $385K *

Transform web development by leading architectural decisions for major online platforms. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to enhance user experience and efficiency while driving projects...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $192K *

Transform mission outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, aligning technical roadmaps, and delivering scalable solutions that meet user needs while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented en...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge AI solutions as a pivotal engineer, collaborating in a dynamic team to develop systems enhancing compliance and security for government and commercial sectors, while e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Elevate your career by designing and managing high-performance VMware infrastructures, delivering cutting-edge IT solutions for critical missions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a focu...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Champion the transformation of core platform architecture to drive swift, impactful solutions and elevate engineering capacity, leading cross-functional teams to redefine foundational capabilities and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $218K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions, enhancing federal IT infrastructure by collaborating with agile teams and driving modernization strategies, ensuring optimal performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $181K *

Empower your career as a Senior Product Manager, driving AI innovation in Utilization Management. Own product strategy, collaborate across teams, and lead impactful solutions in a complex, regulated h...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $129K *

Explore opportunities for growth as you support users in our Cloud Solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and enhance user experience through impactful cloud servi...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Drive software initiatives as a Senior Technical Program Manager, guiding cross-functional teams to develop advanced Gen AI models, enhance efficiency, and achieve business objectives while managing c...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.