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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$140K - $180K *

Optimize cutting-edge RF test systems for satellite payloads. Manage test methodologies, equipment, and quality assurance to ensure reliable performance across production and complex hardware environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Drive innovation by leading RF test engineering efforts for satellite payloads. Own test systems, collaborate with design teams, and ensure high-quality production through robust testing and automatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $268K *

Contribute to the future of space-based communications by developing advanced wireless communication algorithms for a cutting-edge satellite network, optimizing system performance from algorithm desig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $268K *

Shape the future of wireless communication by developing cutting-edge algorithms for high-performance silicon platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal functionality from de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $161K *

Champion the design and execution of advanced test systems for electronics, leveraging your hardware and software expertise. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance testing efficiency for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $169K *

Take ownership of RF circuit design and testing, ensuring high-quality EGSE systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF solutions, develop test protocols, and troubleshoot complex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Lead the charge in providing enterprise-focused engineering support for systems integration within the Intelligence Community, ensuring compliance and governance while managing multiple technical effo...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $173K *

Optimize supplier performance and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment. Lead critical supplier assessments from qualification to delivery, ensuring compliance with high engineering standards and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the Missile Defense Agency by supporting system requirements, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and simulation capabilities. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance missile d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $131K *

Drive satellite operations and engineering solutions for national defense, analyzing telemetry, developing scripts, and optimizing performance across the lifecycle of space systems. Join a team dedica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape system engineering initiatives by managing requirements, leading technical documentation, and enhancing system architecture through agile methodologies, ensuring successful compliance with defen...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $276K *

Shape the future of military technology as a Systems IPT Lead, guiding innovation and collaboration within agile teams to deliver cutting-edge security solutions that meet complex customer needs acros...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $253K *

Join a team that drives end-to-end engineering execution across the program lifecycle, ensuring technical performance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve ambitious goals in defens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $195K *

Grow your career with a pioneering team in advanced antenna technologies. Design, prototype, and test cutting-edge RF solutions for national security applications in a fast-paced environment focused o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $253K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on RF subsystem design and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate and support advanced systems throughout their lifecycle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $129K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in propulsion systems design, integration, and anomaly resolution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and performance for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $129K *

Join a team that drives innovation in propulsion systems design and integration. You'll solve complex engineering challenges, enhance performance, and ensure safety standards are met while collaborati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Cross Section Engineer, focusing on testing, analysis, and signature-reduction for advanced aerospace systems. Leverage your expertise in RCS chamber operations and rada...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by leading payload integration and testing for spacecraft. Drive technical engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collabor...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead impactful engineering projects that support critical defense missions. Collaborate across disciplines to transform complex requirements into executable plans, ensuring reliable systems are delive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware/electronics programs. As a Project Engineer, you'll lead cross-functional teams, manage technical scope, and ensure project success through effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $199K *

Champion innovative engineering projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective execution from design to delivery. Drive technical excellence while engaging with customers and stakehol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced RF and EW capabilities by providing technical leadership and system-level expertise within a collaborative Integrated Capabilities Team, ensuring mission assurance and int...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.