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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$79K - $100K *

Join a team that's focused on integrating and supporting IT operations. As a Systems Engineer, you'll enhance mission systems, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and deliver daily technical support whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $178K *

Drive the design and delivery of complex software systems across domains, ensuring scalability and resilience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ambiguous challenges into effective...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by providing Tier 2 engineering support for a mission-critical US Navy enterprise transport network, ensuring 24/7 availability and reliability through proactive mainten...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $195K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex software systems, ensuring scalability and resilience. Collaborate across teams to define architecture and integration strategies, while simplifying complexity...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Unlock innovative solutions in systems engineering by leading technical efforts to design, implement, and integrate enterprise systems for federal agencies, while mentoring engineers and shaping strat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join us to lead the design and implementation of advanced electrical power systems, ensuring reliability and compliance for complex aerospace applications. Engage with cross-functional teams and drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze global space systems and their impact on U.S. national security. Engage with senior leaders, conduct technical assessments, and influence critical decisions in the fast...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining aviation connectivity through innovative avionics certification. Lead certification activities, engage with regulators, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance and...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Empower your career by supporting the Vulcan Development team in enhancing launch systems. Collaborate across disciplines, apply systems engineering principles, and contribute to innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Transform the future of launch systems by supporting Vulcan Development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance capabilities, perform systems engineering tasks, and contribute to innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $243K *

Lead end-to-end systems engineering integration to tackle complex transport challenges across multiple defense programs, advising senior military leaders and unifying mission threads through holistic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $147K *

Drive your career with a critical role in shaping E3 strategies across aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and robust design, leading initiatives from conce...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a spacecraft RF engineer driving innovative hardware and software solutions for satellite communications. Collaborate on cutting-edge designs while shaping the future of space t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Innovate cutting-edge thermal solutions for aerospace systems while leading cross-functional teams. Engage in complex thermal analyses and develop strategies for spacecraft and robotics in diverse env...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Champion system-level integration and testing by leading a team of engineers, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring product quality through effective test strategies and collaboration across en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $243K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of radar technology for aerial ISR platforms. Contribute your expertise in radar system design and engineering to enhance operational capabilities and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $238K *

Shape mission systems by providing senior technical leadership on a PRIME contract. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into practical solutions, spanning requirements development...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $238K *

Unlock potential by providing senior technical leadership on a PRIME contract, guiding mission systems from requirements to operational support. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex need...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $194K *

Elevate your career by providing critical technical support for auxiliary systems in ship design. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve complex issues and enhance modernization efforts, ensuring o...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support the operational efficiency of complex application cloud systems. Collaborate with teams to detect, document, and resolve system outages, ensuring compliance with standards while utilizing cont...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Advance cloud systems as a Systems Engineer, providing high-level operational support. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, enhance performance, and ensure compliance within complex environments...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems for space payloads, focusing on design, thermal analysis, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance from concept through...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $137K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of scalable supply chain systems, ensuring code integrity and performance while mentoring engineers and optimizing integrations across platforms for million...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $200K *

Lead advanced systems engineering initiatives to enhance defense capabilities, overseeing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and integration efforts. Drive technical lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.