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 *

Unlock potential by analyzing and enhancing Army systems interoperability and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve challenges, ensuring seamless connections for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software for Air Mobility systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment to enhance your software engineering skills a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $265K *

Grow your engineering expertise by leading systems validation efforts, crafting verification plans, and ensuring technical compliance for cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. Join a d...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $265K *

Empower our team as you manage requirements and verification in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate across functions to ensure system integrity and support effective testing, while demonstr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Execute leadership and coordination across complex space programs, focusing on space weather instruments. Support the full lifecycle from design to launch, ensuring system integration and successful o...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Join a driven team to design, implement, and test innovative ground software solutions, leveraging Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices, while maintaining a focus on software performance, secur...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the development of advanced software systems, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions by analyzing requirements, guiding proj...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team as a Systems Architect Sr Stf, driving the architectural design and integration of advanced system upgrades for cutting-edge reprogramming lab solutions while mentoring engineers a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Tackle complex operational needs by integrating advanced MAVEN architecture to enhance situational awareness for military leaders, ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic insights across multipl...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the support of advanced avionics systems for military aircraft, focusing on CNI technologies. Drive development, testing, and certification efforts to enhance warfighter capabilities, ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Drive end-to-end data flow solutions by providing systems engineering and project management support, ensuring successful integration, transformation, and documentation within an Agile environment, co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the success of operations programs by managing performance, enhancing efficiency, and fostering collaboration. Utilize data-driven decisions to guide cross-functional teams towards achieving prog...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing production programs, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and performance adherence while collaborating cross-functionally to address challe...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $249K *

Shape the future of space communications by developing cutting-edge algorithms and prototypes. Lead tech demos and provide expertise to customers while enhancing our business network. Join a team comm...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $249K *

Drive innovation in satellite communication by building prototypes and providing technical expertise in AI/ML and signal processing. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance future capabilities in thi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $184K *

Inspire engineering excellence by leading a talented team in mechanical design and integration, ensuring project success through collaboration, critical problem-solving, and adherence to technical pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $133K *

Unlock potential by joining our ATLO team to assemble and test complex spacecraft. Collaborate in a dynamic production environment, ensuring quality and performance for satellite systems crucial for v...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team focused on satellite electrical power systems, managing engineering tasks and ensuring subsystem integration in high-stakes projects, while contributing to innovative technology so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to the future of space exploration, managing mission planning and operations for cutting-edge spacecraft. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure precise mission...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Drive technical leadership in cloud solutions, overseeing integration and operation of complex environments while ensuring adherence to DoD policies. Leverage strategic design to optimize client infra...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $114K *

Unlock the potential of project financial management by overseeing contract compliance, project budgets, and effective reporting. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career with a role focused on Systems Integration and Test, where you'll contribute to life-cycle support, manage requirements, and ensure the performance of complex systems in a collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading systems engineering efforts in naval aviation. Drive the development, integration, and management of advanced systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming aviation technology, driving system implementation and support across FAA facilities with extensive travel and collaboration with diverse stakeholders...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by supporting naval fleet technologies through system engineering expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance of operating systems, optimize network config...

2 weeks 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.