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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$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative cloud-based and on-premises solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance and deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion innovative solutions as you lead our engineering team, managing complex projects that enhance our user experience. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive continuous improvement to deliver b...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Join our team to deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions for critical power systems in air traffic control. Drive project design, analysis, and management while collaborating remotely with...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Join a mission-driven team to enhance national airspace safety through radar modernization. Use your expertise in radar systems to analyze performance and support critical air traffic control upgrades...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $174K *

Join us to design and implement enterprise knowledge architecture, ensuring cross-domain consistency and governance for metadata standards. Your expertise will enable data interoperability and support...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $174K *

Empower enterprise knowledge architecture through effective data modeling and cross-domain consistency. Develop tagging standards, business glossary governance, and knowledge repository architecture t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join our expert Systems Engineering team to design and present innovative solutions, enhancing customer experience through technical support and mentoring, while driving deal velocity and ensuring sea...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $181K *

Drive impactful support for USCG C4ISR systems, leveraging 15+ years of experience in system acquisitions and design. Collaborate remotely with a dynamic team focused on integrating advanced command a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K *

Join a team that's responsible for delivering IT modernization solutions for Federal Government contracts. As a leader, you'll drive projects through their lifecycle and manage teams toward successful...

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3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of network support for Navy afloat systems. Collaborate with military and government personnel to resolve issues, enhance connectivity, and deliver IT solutions on board ships. Ensure h...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform the architectural landscape of large-scale, mission-critical data centers by leading multi-disciplinary teams through all design phases. Ensure projects meet high standards of quality, effic...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of commercial nuclear systems by leading the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge electronic solutions while mentoring teams to drive innovation and excellence in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $129K *

Serve as a Senior Nuclear Component Engineer, enhancing team efforts on complex nuclear projects, leading component qualification tasks, and mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation and excellen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the technical delivery of mission-critical communication systems. Your expertise will ensure design, implementation, and acceptance of advanced radio networks, contributi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $166K *

Drive compliance and efficiency in managing diverse contracts, guiding project teams while ensuring adherence to government regulations. Foster customer relationships to streamline processes and resol...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Cloud Engineer, shaping scalable application infrastructure and leading high-availability practices across AWS and Azure. Collaborate with development teams to deliver rel...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the advancement of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while supporting DoD missions. Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain mission...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Lead project management activities for comprehensive engineering services, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to scope, timeline, and budget across internal and external collaborations...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic technology design for data center projects. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring robust, scalable solutions that meet business objectives and align with industry...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $284K *

Elevate autonomous driving evaluation by leading a high-performing team that shapes and implements metrics, workflows, and analysis systems to ensure robust, data-driven decisions enhance AV safety an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Support and enhance scientific computing operations by streamlining cloud platform practices, troubleshooting network issues, and maintaining robust infrastructure standards to enable advanced researc...

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4 days ago

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

$79K - $158K *

Elevate customer success by solving complex system challenges and mentoring service engineers. Act as a technical expert in building automation, ensuring top-tier maintenance and enhancements while dr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation in application optimization across iOS, Android, and Windows. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and enhance performance while ensuring seamless integration and user experience in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $147K *

Champion the quality of in-flight connectivity services by supervising a team dedicated to maintenance and troubleshooting, driving operational excellence and collaboration with stakeholders to enhanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.