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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$150K - $325K *

Empower the future of AI by bridging research and product management in a fast-paced environment, defining tooling roadmaps that enhance data collection and model evaluation for transformative AI agen...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as you collaborate across disciplines to develop and integrate innovative electrical instrumentation and control systems, ensuring high-performance and quality in a mission-drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of air traffic management by ensuring advanced aviation technologies perform flawlessly before live deployment, enhancing safety and reliability for millions of t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex systems engineering for cutting-edge airborne platforms. You'll provide technical leadership, design solutions, and guide engineering operations to enhance military...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Manage supplier relations and optimize procurement processes, ensuring strategic alignment and performance tracking throughout the contractual lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to assess risks...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $129K *

Help us advance aerospace technology by developing and executing test solutions in a hands-on lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and ensure high-qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $171K *

Design and develop advanced avionics circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and production readiness. Innovate within a dynamic environment, delivering high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Drive high-quality data product delivery for F-35 sustainment as a Senior Engineer. Coordinate team efforts, support stakeholder collaboration, and ensure compliance with technical objectives in a dyn...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $226K *

Join us to lead a team of engineers ensuring the mission assurance of Avionics systems for space launch vehicles. Collaborate with customers and contractors to deliver technical evaluations and soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Engage in cybersecurity initiatives to safeguard military networks, driving the assessment of vulnerabilities and implementation of advanced security solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Lead cyber systems engineering efforts to evaluate and enhance security measures for underwater systems, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and industry standards while collaborating with...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a hands-on engineering role where you'll shape secure, scalable Windows infrastructures, lead compliance initiatives, and optimize identity management within high-stakes DoD environments, contrib...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Elevate your career by joining us as an RF Engineering Analyst, where you'll enhance national security for space warfighting missions through data analysis and proactive threat mitigation, ensuring sa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in applying advanced engineering principles to resolve complex challenges across the DoD acquisition lifecycle, ensuring mission success and delivering critical systems for effective w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative infrastructure services to enhance autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable back-end solutions and enab...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Engineer cutting-edge guidance electronics systems, managing cross-functional teams and driving project success by ensuring product development meets technical and customer standards while overseeing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading digital engineering initiatives in aerospace systems development, integrating advanced technologies to enhance defense and civilian missions. Collaborate on innovative solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to develop the next generation of space systems, collaborating with military...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Elevate national security efforts by leading systems development and integration for cutting-edge hypersonic technologies, transforming conceptual designs into reality through innovative engineering s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Explore solutions in materials engineering by conducting chemical analysis on diverse materials. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to meet project deadlines in a dynamic lab environment, ensuri...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and analysis of advanced electrical control and power systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize electric drives and ensure system efficiency i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $230K *

Advance your career by leading systems engineering for a key defense program. Oversee technical execution, manage engineering resources, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure system interoperab...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform power systems engineering by designing and optimizing electric drive systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative solutions, conduct data analysis, and employ cutting-edge t...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $230K *

Join a multi-disciplinary team as a Systems Engineering Manager, driving systems integration and collaboration across stakeholders. Lead technical teams to ensure system interoperability, while foster...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Innovate quality assurance processes to ensure aerospace product reliability and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams on inspection plans, address non-conformances, and lead audits while dri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.