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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$96K - $137K *

Join a team that's committed to continuous improvement by driving projects, mentoring peers, and implementing innovative solutions in engineering to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in manufacturin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $190K *

Innovate satellite communication antenna designs, leading cross-functional teams. Conduct simulations, analyze performance, and drive products from concept to implementation while meeting design and b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and documentation for high-quality production, ensuring smooth transitions from prototype to full-rate. Collaborate with engineering to boost efficiency and drive cont...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $158K *

Lead the planning and execution of F-35 testing processes, ensuring integration across engineering teams. Collaborate on test plans, oversee lab readiness, and generate reports to assess product quali...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Innovate total systems solutions through technical planning, integration, and analysis. Collaborate across design, test, and logistics to ensure reliability and maintainability while adhering to cost...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and testing of advanced F-35 sensor systems. Drive technical test planning, execution, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, ensuring m...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions to enhance system verification and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and troubleshoot complex systems, ensuring operational readiness...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the landscape of aerospace communications by leading the development and integration of innovative RF systems for defense and aerospace applications. Drive a high-performance team and collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Architect resilient geospatial intelligence solutions, guiding engineering teams through the systems engineering lifecycle. Ensure alignment with Federal mission needs and drive integration efforts ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $153K *

Build advanced digital compute and power electronics architectures, driving system-level design, trades, and collaborations across diverse teams to develop reliable, scalable products that excel in pe...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of space vehicle systems engineering, defining spacecraft architecture and ensuring successful integration and verification across complex classified satellite prog...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $171K *

Help us transform mission planning solutions as a Principal Systems Engineer, driving Agile development and engineering analysis to create innovative capabilities and ensure compliance with standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to support GEOINT mission capabilities, collaborating with government and development partners. Drive systems engineering efforts, oversee integration, and ensure operational readi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $184K *

Champion hardware security by assessing threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring robust program protection and supply chain security. Collaborate with teams to enhance system integrity and compliance for...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace technology through innovative systems engineering. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, driving efficiency and safety in aviation with your expertis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $137K *

Elevate your career by supporting the integration of space vehicles with launch systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the launch lifecycle, ensuring successful operations and safety co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Drive the integration of space vehicles with launch systems, coordinating operations and ensuring safety compliance throughout the launch lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to support mission su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Elevate innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and integrate complex autonomous systems, addressing customer needs through a structured lifecycle from requirements to valid...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Join our Innovation team to drive the development of autonomous systems and LC4ISR solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and enhance military communications and o...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Unlock potential by conducting real-time spacecraft operations, developing mission plans, and providing technical direction for satellite performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure mission...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Support critical satellite flight operations by developing plans and procedures, analyzing performance, and providing technical direction to ensure mission success during all phases of spacecraft oper...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of satellite operations. In this dynamic role, you'll conduct real-time spacecraft flight operations, develop mission plans, and provide technical direction to en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$58K - $108K *

Analyze and validate spacecraft operations, ensuring mission success through real-time support, detailed planning, and performance evaluation. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power electronics systems. Lead technical authority and design efforts, ensuring compliance with customer specifications while managing risks and guiding multi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $194K *

Support our mission by providing technical leadership in electrical systems for naval ship design. Collaborate with multiple teams to assess risks, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with specifica...

4 days 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.