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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$144K - $219K *

Join a team that advances payload integration efforts by managing optical terminals on spacecraft. Leverage your systems engineering expertise to support customer requirements, oversee integration pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading payload integration on spacecraft. Manage customer relationships and apply systems engineering practices to ensure seamless payload lifecycle execution from contract to l...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing our firewall infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper solutions, ensuring robust network protection and responsivene...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Network Engineer focusing on firewall technologies, managing and optimizing Cisco, Palo Alto, and Netscaler devices to ensure robust security for critical infrastructures whil...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Network Engineers focused on delivering advanced network and enterprise computing solutions for a key government program. Engage in complex projects foste...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge engineering services for robust network and enterprise computing infrastructures, integrating cloud solutions, and advancing complex applications in a dynami...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$109K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by leading process optimization and quality control initiatives in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, implement best practices, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Optimize the design and integration of avionics systems for launch vehicles. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure success in electrical system development, testing, and validation while meeting sa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by driving the administration and optimization of our Salesforce platform. As a key member of our Electronic Systems team, you'll collaborate on complex automation and reporting...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the execution of innovative robotic solutions for efficient material handling. Oversee cross-functional engineering teams to ensure platform reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement i...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $213K *

Innovate within a dynamic team, leading systems engineering initiatives by developing requirements, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving technology advancements to enhance future proje...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $213K *

Shape advanced engineering solutions as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, driving requirement development and technical integration across diverse programs while collaborating with multidisciplinar...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $276K *

Unlock potential by leading all technical aspects of engineering projects, ensuring design and delivery excellence. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality standards while serving as a trusted advi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $136K *

Develop innovative hardware solutions for spacecraft systems, ensuring reliable PCB designs align with mission requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive subsystem integration and troublesh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating across programs to design, develop, and enhance systems that meet mission needs. Drive innovative solutions while balancing technical, schedule, cost, and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $125K *

Drive project success as you support planning and execution of mission-critical electrical projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure timelines, resources, and quality standards are met while maintain...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$79K - $91K *

Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team to support Agile development in Windows and cloud solutions as a Systems Engineer, contributing to mission planning and systems integration with focus...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $91K *

Drive the Agile development of advanced MS Windows and cloud solutions as a key Systems Engineer/Product Owner, transforming client needs into robust software specifications and overseeing system desi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $91K *

Elevate your career with a dynamic Systems Engineering role focusing on Agile development of cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces, workflows, and archite...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Elevate our team's technical excellence by leading systems engineering efforts, mentoring skilled engineers, and enhancing processes for NASA projects while ensuring high-quality product delivery and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $130K *

Manage project coordination and communication for manufacturing engineering, ensuring timely deliverables and cross-functional collaboration. Support the team in deploying tools and processes to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $249K *

Deliver technical assessments and support for OPIR systems, engaging with USSF. Collaborate to ensure mission success and provide end-to-end performance evaluations in a fast-paced, customer-facing en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join our team as you drive program success in waterfront operations, providing critical engineering support and strategic oversight to enhance Navy systems and combat readiness across diverse location...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud engineering. Leverage your DevOps expertise and AWS knowledge to design, implement, and automate solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across a wide range...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead IT project management and systems engineering efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to manage requirements and ensure successful Agile software development implementation within a dynamic envi...

3 days 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.