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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$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing space payloads by leading the design and integration of advanced electro-optical sensor systems. Drive innovation and ensure mission success while mentoring engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Join a team that's driving innovative solutions in enterprise systems engineering, providing analytical support to defense and government sectors. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance portfolio m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Explore new challenges as you manage complex systems engineering tasks, ensuring robust design and implementation across diverse information systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Support organizational goals by applying your systems engineering expertise to evaluate and implement IT solutions, ensuring efficiency in corporate mission delivery and cross-functional collaboration...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Enhance the reliability of national weather infrastructure by providing expertise in systems design, integration, and analysis within a specialized engineering team in radar operations, ensuring seaml...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer cutting-edge guidance solutions for hypersonic vehicles, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance flight performance from concept through testing and deployment, ensuring robust...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform product development by leading electrical design and systems engineering efforts. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive integration and compliance, while driving innovation throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of aerospace technology by designing innovative wire harness systems. Collaborate with engineers to create reliable interconnects for satellites and airborne systems, ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $204K *

Lead the charge in integrated systems engineering for advanced radar programs. Drive collaboration and innovation across teams to ensure successful development, integration, and testing of air defense...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Lead the charge in advancing radar program execution through superior systems engineering practices, ensuring the integration and testing of air defense systems while fostering collaboration across di...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product excellence through innovative manufacturing test engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective testing strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$156K - $219K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems for space exploration. As a Senior Power Systems Engineer, you'll design and analyze innovative solutions for launch vehicles and lunar assets, driving adva...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing large engineering projects within the Aerospace sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring efficient ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in technical stewardship and systems engineering for complex ICBM ground systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure requirements integrity, manage technical risks, and drive succ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $192K *

Advance the future of automotive technology by leading the design, development, and integration of vehicle infotainment systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless user experiences while adhe...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $192K *

Elevate your career by steering the future of vehicle infotainment and displays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge systems that enhance user experie...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $143K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of national security by leading a team to design and implement a secure private cloud platform, ensuring operational excellence and compliance for critical mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $132K *

Transform integrated air defense systems as a seasoned Systems Engineer. Drive the implementation and support of innovative technology solutions, enhancing mission capabilities in a dynamic environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage IT operations for satellite missions by ensuring system security, maintenance, and integration. Play a key role in incident response and improve operational workflows while collaborating with s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Grow your career with us as you develop and sustain secure network capabilities, enhancing defense operations through innovative design and engineering solutions. Collaborate with a team to improve ne...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Unlock potential by enhancing secure network capabilities for defense operations. Leverage your expertise in network design, Layer 2/3 technologies, and system interoperability to drive modernization...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $193K *

Join us to oversee the integration of advanced missile warning systems, ensuring seamless functionality and interoperability. Collaborate with engineers and developers to tackle complex challenges in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $253K *

Deliver advanced signal processing solutions by leading design, development, and verification for sensor systems. Utilize your expertise to influence architecture decisions and mentor engineers in a d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $280K *

Oversee the design and development of advanced radar systems, focusing on signal processing algorithms for target detection and tracking. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize performa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform emerging technologies into enhanced software and hardware solutions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, prototype, and document capabilities while ensuring compliance with...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.