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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$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense by leading systems engineering efforts for critical radar systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join us to drive innovative solutions in systems engineering for major acquisitions. Leverage your expertise in DoD and IC processes to ensure timely transitions and effective risk management while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of defense systems by providing expert systems engineering services, driving acquisition strategies, and ensuring timely transitions to operational use while managing risks and costs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower national security by leading systems engineering for nuclear detection systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of critical capabilities, focusing on requiremen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion systems integration and testing for advanced electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance Navy ships' defenses against unmanned aerial threats through rigorous...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing naval operations through advanced systems integration and testing of innovative electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate in dynamic environments while implementing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance control software for complex power conversion systems. This hands-on role requires model-based control software expertise and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure relia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to design and develop advanced UAS solutions, transforming operational needs into scalable architectures and ensuring successful product execution from concept to produc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative satellite systems, managing technical budgets, and ensuring customer requirements are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mission architectur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $222K *

Pioneer systems engineering solutions by guiding design and integration activities, analyzing requirements, and delivering comprehensive documentation and technical leadership within a dynamic team en...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust data systems, developing ETL pipelines, and creating insightful dashboards. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $171K *

Join us to advance engineering solutions as an individual contributor focused on system requirements, model development, and analysis within a multi-disciplinary team while collaborating across stakeh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $265K *

Lead the development and execution of system/software integration strategies, coordinating across teams and environments to ensure successful integration and testing for advanced aerospace and defense...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving the design, development, and maintenance of software modules while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions through the ful...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $182K *

Pioneer satellite software innovations, driving onboard autonomy and fault management systems integration to support a cutting-edge, multi-orbit constellation for global communications. Bring your exp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $167K *

Transform the future of satellite communications as you design and develop flight software for autonomy and fault management systems. Collaborate across subsystems to ensure reliability and scalabilit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by bridging operations and technology. As an IT System Engineer, you'll analyze processes, implement solutions, and enhance efficiency in a dynamic production environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $338K *

Champion the future of F-35 software architecture by leading design decisions, enforcing technical standards, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in an agile environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $175K *

Transform your career as a Lead Systems Engineer, defining architectures and managing requirements across complex military communication systems, ensuring alignment with program commitments while guid...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Help us deliver innovative maritime technology solutions by leading systems engineering and project management efforts to enhance customer capabilities and address emerging threats in the maritime env...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of maritime technology by leading innovative projects that develop solutions to emergent threats. Collaborate with key stakeholders, manage technical efforts, and drive impactful syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $118K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with teams to develop advanced systems architecture and requirements for cutting-edge flight technologies, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and enhancing sys...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $190K *

Join us to validate and verify complex satellite communications systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance and mission success in a critica...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $190K *

Accelerate your career by validating and testing complex satellite communications systems for the U.S. Marine Corps. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance and mission su...

Carlsbad, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $190K *

Champion system test engineering for complex SATCOM and networking systems, ensuring robust performance and mission success through validation, verification, and collaboration with cross-functional te...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.