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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$130K - $144K *

Help us integrate and evolve ground systems for national security space missions. Collaborate across teams to drive software evolution, manage technical baselines, and ensure successful mission onboar...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing satellite ground station operations with hands-on systems engineering. Collaborate across teams to integrate new missions, enhance system performance, and ensure compatibi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space capabilities by leading systems engineering for ground communications. Drive mission success through technical oversight, collaboration, and innovative s...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate mission success by leading systems engineering for ground communications, ensuring compliance and performance optimization for critical spacecraft operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinar...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive integration of complex systems for lunar exploration, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and customer needs. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to execute verification activities...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $143K *

Innovate avionics systems engineering solutions, leading design and verification efforts for space hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $103K *

Manage spacecraft engineering operations, including TT&C and subsystems oversight. Collaborate with teams to analyze performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance operational protocols while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $103K *

Take ownership of spacecraft operations and engineering tasks, ensuring optimal performance through analysis, troubleshooting, and effective communication with stakeholders across various teams and de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Advance avionics architectures for diverse missions, ensuring seamless integration of command and data handling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support mis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Develop innovative software solutions for space and satellite applications, leveraging your expertise in embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integrati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in modernizing FAA surveillance and radar systems, applying your extensive systems engineering expertise to enhance air traffic management safety and reliability across the National Ai...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $136K *

Shape the future of communications systems by collaborating on design, integration, and testing. Utilize engineering principles to enhance performance and solve challenges across the product lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $142K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and test innovative communication systems. Leverage systems engineering practices to enhance system performance and lead pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of communications systems engineering. You will assist in designing, developing, and testing advanced solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $145K *

Engineer advanced spacecraft systems for the GPS IIIF program, ensuring integration, testing, and performance evaluation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national defense and global navigatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced spacecraft and mission systems, tackling complex challenges across the full lifecycle from design to on-orbit execution, while collaborating with cross-disciplin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading spacecraft and mission design, integrating advanced systems, and solving complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Lead the development of a sovereign platform for Canada’s defense sector. Architect and build a specialized team while ensuring seamless integration, high usability, and security compliance. Make impa...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in enhancing complex ISR systems through expert integration, rigorous validation, and strategic risk management. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that exceed cust...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's leading innovative ISR and aviation solutions! As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll manage critical projects, mentor engineers, and ensure excellence in systems integration and v...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate mission success by combining engineering expertise with operations strategy. Drive mission design, planning, and execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exception...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's integral to transforming military communications and battle management. Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to deliver resilient solutions that enhance operational...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $131K *

Champion systems engineering efforts for space subsystems and payloads, overseeing full lifecycle processes from mission design to operational support, ensuring integration, verification, and validati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Principal Systems Engineer, leading cross-functional teams to develop advanced aerospace products. Utilize systems engineering expertise to ensure successful program ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.