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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$122K - $184K *

Unlock potential as a Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer, where you’ll drive quality and performance excellence for complex programs, ensuring compliance with technical and contractual requireme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by supporting IT infrastructure. Drive system maintenance, security compliance, and user support in a dynamic role where you’ll engage with advanced technologies and develop IT s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $220K *

Transform military technology by solving complex software challenges. Collaborate across teams to enhance system integration, supporting critical missions with a focus on pragmatism and quality delive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $185K *

Shape the future of defense technology by managing technical portfolios, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and engineering standards while collaborating with government and engineering team...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $171K *

Join a team that empowers innovation and drives cutting-edge systems integration. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to transform customer requirements into total systems solutions that meet t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to lead project planning and execution, supporting IT development and customer engagement. Drive requirements management and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure syste...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you drive automation and efficiency across technical teams. Utilize your expertise to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that maximize productivity while collab...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $253K *

Support the development of safety-critical applications through defining and automating requirements-based test frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative firmware sol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Agile release operations, ensuring smooth collaboration and execution of capability deliveries while driving continuous improvement across diverse development environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in Agile release management, driving coordination, planning, and execution across teams while ensuring alignment and readiness for successful capability delivery in complex environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Execute Agile release operations by facilitating cross-team coordination, managing program increments, and leveraging Atlassian tools to ensure successful capability delivery and alignment across base...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of key Configuration/Data Management operations, leading a skilled team to ensure compliance and performance across multiple programs. Drive improvements and foster talent to meet compa...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Engage with cutting-edge technology as a senior lead engineer, designing and optimizing key components of high-performance networking solutions, while mentoring talent and driving complex technical in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing complex systems engineering projects, ensuring rigorous design reviews and successful hardware-software system transitions, while fostering collaboration acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Develop innovative mechanical systems for naval applications, ensuring performance and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all engineering change processes and enhance capa...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $184K *

Transform complex system requirements into effective solutions throughtechnical planning, integrating diverse systems while analyzing risks andeffectiveness. Collaborate in a dynamic team to drive tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Drive success by leading the development and integration of advanced mission-communication systems in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, ensuring high standards of engineering rigor throug...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance satellite program management, ensuring technical excellence and financial performance across a high-impact space initiative with significant strategic import...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's reshaping the future of space technology by leading and managing complex satellite programs, ensuring successful execution of acquisition activities and optimal performance across t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $164K *

Lead the charge in optimizing a large-scale Java system by analyzing complexities, developing solutions, and enhancing collaboration across teams to ensure robust functionality and reliability in a dy...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving international sales of Tactical Communication and Information Systems products. Collaborate with customers and partners to translate technical features into business value w...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Join a team that drives innovation in GPS operations and space domain awareness. Provide critical support in modeling, simulation, and algorithm development to enhance national security and protect sp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing spacecraft design by developing cutting-edge RF communication systems. Engage with innovative hardware and software to push the boundaries of performance while colla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $226K *

Pioneer innovative electro-mechanical solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers, overseeing design, test, and fabrication processes for advanced space systems. Drive project success through str...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and optimization of hypersonic test facilities as a Lead Systems Engineer, collaborating with technical leaders to enhance system performance and ensure successful integration of adva...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 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.