Welcome to Satellite Systems Engineer Jobs at Ladders

Explore a variety of high-paying career opportunities in the satellite systems engineering field. From designing systems to troubleshooting complex matters, your skills and experience can make a significant impact.

What is a Satellite Systems Engineer?

Satellite Systems Engineers are professionals who specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining satellite systems. They play a critical role in the communications industry and other sectors that rely on satellite technology.

Career Opportunities

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Ladders hosts a variety of jobs across this category, including roles in telecommunications firms, space agencies, and tech companies. If you're ready for the next step in your career, Ladders is here to support your job search.

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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace communication systems by ensuring EMI/EMC compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop control strategies, conduct thorough testing, and provide technic...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of system integration and testing. Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of comprehensive testing solutions, ensuring system performance and adherence...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $185K *

Empower your career as a Senior System Integration & Test Engineer, where you will engage in advanced RF systems integration and testing. Collaborate with experts, develop test solutions, and ensure e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Tackle complex system requirements for Ground-based Midcourse Defense systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to evaluate, develop, and implement engineering solutions that ensure operational success...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $170K *

Engineer solutions to enhance GPS-BRIE and CRIIS systems through full-lifecycle engineering, ensuring operational readiness, and collaborating with teams to produce technical documentation and support...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead technical initiatives, driving system integration and performance management across platforms. As a senior authority, you'll translate architecture into actionable plans, ensuring coherence and q...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in system validation and verification for cutting-edge satellite communications. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure robust engineering and testing of LEO systems while influencin...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Lead complex projects by managing plans, budgets, and customer relations while coordinating efforts across teams to deliver autonomous maritime systems and ensure alignment with government clients...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Architect innovative data solutions to migrate and modernize legacy systems, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance database efficiency and streamline analytics for complex datasets, ensuring ea...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage advanced signal processing skills to design, develop, and integrate algorithms for missile systems. Collaborate across engineering disciplines in an innovative envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring mission success by providing technical direction and leadership across spacecraft systems, driving engineering execution, and fostering communication for design integrity a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $282K *

Optimize operational planning and execution through expert technical support, risk management, and inter-organizational collaboration, ensuring effective deployment of technology systems and addressin...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Provide critical engineering expertise supporting missile defense test events. Oversee trajectory validation, data analysis, and telemetry operations while collaborating with a team of experts to enha...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in 24/7 operations for satellite Command & Control systems, coordinating real-time status, troubleshooting anomalies, and ensuring system integrity within a mission-critical environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in analog and mixed-signal device design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality RF components while mentoring engineers, managing projects, and e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join our innovative team as you design cutting-edge mechanical solutions for aerospace applications, guiding projects from concept through production and testing phases, ensuring the highest quality a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Tackle the complexities of satellite system engineering by leading projects that define innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful business development and ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $150K *

Engineer robust avionics test systems for flight hardware, ensuring comprehensive validation from development to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability through rig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in payload integration and systems engineering for high-altitude platforms, overseeing the entire lifecycle from design to deployment, ensuring technical excellence and cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of space operations by leading critical space system acquisitions and technical support. Collaborate with teams to enhance national security, ensuring mission success through your exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Transform complex systems into innovative solutions by leading requirements development and verification efforts, fostering collaboration across disciplines to ensure successful program execution and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in a fast-paced environment as you lead multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge phased array antenna systems, ensuring successful execution from concept through to flight qualificatio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $189K *

Lead the charge in designing, developing, and qualifying cutting-edge spaceborne AESA technology, driving cross-functional engineering efforts while ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence w...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead innovative multi-discipline systems engineering efforts focusing on integration of wireless and sensor technologies. Drive on-site system development and support for government projects at Cape C...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in aerospace product design, collaborating across teams to elevate product development from concept through production, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving contin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Satellite Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    Satellite Systems Engineers are responsible for designing, building, implementing, and maintaining satellite systems. They also troubleshoot issues relating to satellite functionality.

  • What skills are required for a Satellite Systems Engineer?question toggle

    Engineers in this field typically require strong technical skills, including knowledge of satellite systems, telecommunications, and data analysis. Problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills are also vital.

  • What types of companies hire Satellite Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Satellite Systems Engineers are hired by a wide range of organizations, including telecommunications companies, tech firms, space agencies, and military branches.