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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Aim for the stars with high salaried jobs in Mission Systems Engineering. Leverage your expertise to land a six-figure job that matches your career goals.
Senior Systems Engineer - Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
$109K - $121K *
Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of cutting-edge autonomous maritime systems, ensuring mission-critical effectiveness while advancing your skills in a collaborative, fast-pace...
1 week ago
Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)
$118K - $224K *
Serve as a Principal Systems Engineer directing the design and integration of cutting-edge training systems for military platforms, ensuring high-fidelity simulation capabilities for effective operato...
2 weeks ago
Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Join a team that's driving engineering excellence in advanced mission-communication programs. Shape technical direction and lead cross-functional teams, ensuring mission success through robust systems...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $203K *
Shape the future of spacecraft communications by leading RF systems development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative architectures and specifications, ensuring effective design...
6 days ago
$133K - $186K *
Take ownership of complex RF communications systems for spacecraft, driving innovative architectures and strategies across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs ensuring exceptional...
6 days ago
$133K - $203K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of revolutionizing spacecraft communications. As a senior RF Systems Engineer, you'll strategize and guide the development of cutting-edge RF architectures, influen...
6 days ago
$145K - $203K *
Join as a Senior RF Systems Engineer, leading spacecraft communications strategies. Collaborate with top architects in cutting-edge RF technologies to shape future space missions and promote sustainab...
6 days ago
$145K - $203K *
Engineer sophisticated RF communications architectures for spacecraft, driving strategy and technical oversight for civil, commercial, and national security programs. Collaborate with teams to define...
6 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Space Exploration Projects
$90K - $120K *
Champion space innovation by designing and developing critical mechanical systems for NASA's future exploration initiatives. Collaborate with experts to deliver solutions that drive technological adva...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $208K *
Deliver innovative Mass Properties Engineering solutions, guiding teams in missile and aerospace systems while enhancing technical excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting program succes...
Reposted 6 days ago
Systems Engineer | Sensors and Systems
$85K - $105K *
Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, contributing to the revolutionary development and testing of cutting-edge electric aircraft systems while collaborating on innovative design and integratio...
4 weeks ago
$104K - $166K *
Shape the future as a Mid-Level Systems Engineer supporting mission-critical solutions. You'll apply engineering principles to optimize systems across cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing the effe...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $166K *
Join a team that's enhancing mission-critical geospatial intelligence solutions by delivering scalable systems engineering expertise across various government and federal platforms to support operatio...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical System Design Engineer
$131K - $237K *
Engineer innovative electrical solutions and enhance designs for diverse aerospace and military projects. Collaborate in a team-driven environment to tackle complex challenges and drive technical grow...
2 weeks ago
Experienced Systems Engineer - Product Owner
$112K - $151K *
Play a key role in the development and integration of cutting-edge systems for aircraft health management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project budgets, and engage with stakeholders...
Today
$100K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of geospatial technology by driving business growth through strategic customer relationships. Leverage federal sales expertise to deliver tailored enterprise GEOIN...
Reposted today
Lead Electrical Engineer (Avionics)
$145K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of developing cutting-edge Avionic systems for next-gen space vehicles, manage a talented engineering group, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise - Senior System Engineer - SOA, DoDAF, CCB
$225K - $250K *
Take ownership of system engineering processes, develop specifications, analyze architecture, and lead integration activities while ensuring compliance with high-level requirements and technical integ...
1 week ago
$166K - $249K *
Transform the future of space capabilities by leveraging your RF engineering expertise to deliver operationally dominant systems. Engage in the full lifecycle of development, testing, and integration...
1 week ago
Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer
$120K - $170K *
Lead the way in developing cutting-edge spacecraft electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and ensure the reliability of electrical systems, driving industry...
5 days ago
Monitoring & Telemetry Lead SME
$120K - $150K *
Elevate your career by defining and governing AI telemetry, observability, and monitoring frameworks across classified environments. Collaborate with multi-domain teams to enhance operational visibili...
1 week ago
Monitoring & Telemetry Lead SME
$120K - $150K *
Join us to lead telemetry and observability frameworks for AI/ML in defense operations. You will define, implement, and govern monitoring standards across multiple security environments, ensuring miss...
1 week ago
Monitoring & Telemetry Lead SME
$120K - $150K *
Lead the development of telemetry and observability frameworks for AI model-serving operations across multiple classified environments, ensuring mission assurance and operational visibility through in...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion mission excellence by leading comprehensive test planning and execution efforts, ensuring seamless coordination and communication across teams, and driving successful outcomes in high-stakes...
4 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Champion virtualization excellence by designing, implementing, and maintaining VMware environments, supporting data centers with robust engineering solutions, and ensuring compliance with government s...
3 weeks ago
What does a Mission Systems Engineer do?
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?
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?
Industries such as Aerospace, Defense, IT, and Engineering Apps, among others, consistently need qualified Mission Systems Engineers.