Satellite Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore Satellite Systems Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals ready to design, integrate, and support the systems that enable satellite communications, navigation, Earth observation, and space missions. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover roles that match your technical expertise and career goals.

What Satellite Systems Engineers Do

Satellite Systems Engineers work across the lifecycle of complex space systems, translating mission needs into technical requirements and coordinating the hardware, software, communications, power, thermal, and control subsystems needed to meet them. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include architecture development, modeling and simulation, requirements management, interface coordination, integration and verification, and on-orbit performance analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with systems engineering principles, requirements and configuration management, technical documentation, and system integration and test. Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite communications, RF systems, orbital mechanics, mission operations, reliability engineering, and tools for modeling or analysis may also be valuable. Many positions prefer a degree in aerospace, electrical, computer, mechanical, or systems engineering, along with relevant industry experience; requirements vary by employer and mission.

Career Opportunities

Satellite Systems Engineers may work for aerospace and defense companies, satellite operators, technology firms, government contractors, or organizations developing commercial and scientific missions. Career paths can lead to senior systems engineering, subsystem leadership, mission architecture, program technical leadership, or engineering management. Explore current listings to find opportunities aligned with your experience, location preferences, and professional ambitions.

Find Satellite Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangement, then focus your search on roles that fit your background in satellite and space systems.

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$135K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation of high-performance SoCs. Drive advanced FinFET design challenges, optimize PPA, and ensure robust timing closure in a fully remote environment...

Rochester, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, optimizing PPA, and overcoming advanced FinFET challenges. Drive physical design from synthesis to signoff, ensuring robu...

Chandler, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advanced FinFET physical design, driving RTL-to-GDSII implementation for high-performance SoCs. Collaborate on timing closure and optimization, utilizing cutting-edge tools to push...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) at the Glo...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Optimize high-performance SoC designs by leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, tackling advanced FinFET challenges, and driving timing closure for cutting-edge technology nodes...

Fort Collins, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Transform high-performance SoC designs as a Senior Physical Design Engineer, leading RTL-to-GDSII implementation, optimizing PPA, and driving timing closure on advanced FinFET nodes. Collaborate on in...

Burlington, VTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $165K *

Drive advanced RTL-to-GDSII physical design for high-performance SoCs, tackling FinFET challenges and optimizing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics while ensuring robust timing closure and phy...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions, guiding customers through complex digital transformations, and enhancing software capabilities within a collaborative environ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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$115K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Software/ML Engineer, collaborating on cutting-edge Geospatial AI projects. Contribute to cloud-native services and backend systems, driving innovation from concept to deplo...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $255K *

Lead the charge in defining enterprise architecture strategies that drive modernization and transformation across technology domains, engaging stakeholders and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $130K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Engineer high voltage substation projects, overseeing design and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness while managing project timelines and documentat...

Maine, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $195K *

Innovate robust CI/CD pipelines and secure Kubernetes environments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance delivery processes in mission-cri...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

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Redwood City, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $156K *

Pioneer innovative maintenance processes and CMMS capabilities, driving global engineering operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset management, reliability, and sustainability while...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Satellite Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Satellite Systems Engineer defines and coordinates the technical requirements and subsystems of a satellite or space mission. Typical work may include system architecture, requirements management, integration and testing, performance analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Satellite Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a degree in aerospace, electrical, computer, mechanical, or systems engineering and experience with systems engineering, integration, verification, and technical requirements. Specific qualifications depend on the mission, employer, and seniority of the role.

  • Which skills are useful for Satellite Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills can include requirements management, system-level design, modeling and simulation, integration and test, technical communication, and cross-functional coordination. Knowledge of satellite communications, RF systems, orbital mechanics, or mission operations may be relevant for some positions.

  • Where do Satellite Systems Engineers work?question toggle

    They may work for aerospace and defense companies, satellite manufacturers and operators, technology firms, government contractors, and organizations developing commercial, government, or scientific space missions.

  • How can I find Satellite Systems Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Satellite Systems Engineer openings and review listings for compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more.