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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$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of space technology by designing and testing analog and power electronics hardware. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure high reliability in power systems, from concept to de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing systems requirements using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions and suppo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate systems modeling efforts by ensuring adherence to engineering standards and leading projects that deliver effective solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft comprehensive architectu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $117K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovation in mechanical systems for spaceflight. Collaborate across teams to develop and integrate cutting-edge hardware and systems, ensuring mission success from de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Optimize software integration for space-based platforms by unifying components, automating processes, and troubleshooting complex issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless fun...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead the systems engineering function for a major IT project, overseeing design, development, and integration of technical systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and ensure successf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $187K *

Lead the charge in developing and integrating advanced MILSATCOM network solutions, collaborating with government leaders and contractors to ensure mission success through innovative architecture and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of advanced technology solutions, optimizing infrastructure across various platforms to enhance security and performance while ensuring seamless business oper...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $195K *

Grow your career with a leading role in systems engineering for complex spacecraft, focusing on design, requirements management, and verification activities to ensure mission success and foster collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform satellite communications by leading the design and implementation of phased array antenna systems, ensuring resilient connectivity in space. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, driving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating cutting-edge RF phased array antennas for resilient satellite connectivity. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful spaceflight and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate the future of aircraft systems engineering by developing designs, technical documentation, and compliance strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure system performance and certification to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Elevate hardware design and system engineering by leading advanced processing system development. Ensure technical integrity and compliance while driving innovation through digital transformation prac...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of the nationwide 5G wireless network by delivering scalable architectures and advancing network reliability. Drive strategic upgrades and optimize performance to meet evolving te...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $185K *

Pioneer innovative network solutions in designing and implementing scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize LAN/WAN networks while ensuring security and performance for go...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative test systems for launch vehicles and space applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate automated test solutions, ensuring high-quality el...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and maintaining complex software applications in a federal environment, ensuring operational excellence and innovative solutions across various systems and n...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by providing hands-on IT support and systems administration in a dynamic, client-facing role. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance user experiences and maintain robust clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $278K *

Transform mission capabilities through effective systems engineering, providing leadership in defining requirements, designing architectures, and managing integration for complex RF systems. Collabora...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $131K *

Advance your career by developing innovative RF Electronic Warfare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic setting, creating and testing algorithms and models that bolster defense capab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $175K *

Pioneer innovative algorithms for ocean wind data products, leveraging machine learning and remote sensing techniques. Collaborate with an international team to enhance data accuracy and resolution, d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$212K - $318K *

Elevate your career by leading engineering efforts for advanced space vehicles, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and driving technical performance to deliver exceptional products that exceed cost an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer II, where you'll tackle technical challenges, manage requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance rocket modeling systems, conducting simulations and assessments for U.S. launch and missile programs. Contribute to advanced aerospace projects while shaping...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex avionics systems integration, driving requirements development, and mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic team focused on innovative aerospace solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.