Space Systems Engineer Jobs

Unleash your potential with high-paying Space Systems Engineering jobs. With Ladders, explore opportunities that offer salaries over $100K in this cutting-edge industry.

What is a Space Systems Engineer?

Space Systems Engineers are professionals who specialize in the development and operation of spacecraft and space systems. They work on the design, testing, and implementation of advanced technologies for space exploration, satellite communication, and more.

Why Choose a Career in Space Systems Engineering?

Space Systems Engineering is a rapidly evolving field that offers a wide range of opportunities for growth and advancement. As a Space Systems Engineer, not only will you contribute to technological advancements that shape our future, but you will also enjoy competitive salaries that surpass the $100K mark.

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$111K - $150K *

Drive impactful digital solutions by transforming business needs into actionable product strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize the product lifecycle, ensuring measurable success through dat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Innovate robust cloud infrastructure and internal libraries, enhancing developer experiences. Collaborate within a dynamic team on microservices, public APIs, and data pipelines, driving solutions tha...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that drives the successful integration of large-scale critical infrastructure projects. Lead and manage installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of advanced building automation sys...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative projects while leading and mentoring others. You will play a vital role in managing key processes, ensuring safety, and building strong relationshi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative front-end experiences. Collaborate closely with design and product teams to define, impl...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Drive the clean energy transition by leveraging your technical expertise and client relations skills to design solutions that transform distributed energy resources into reliable virtual power plants...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in evolving a robust SaaS platform while mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Balance hands-on coding with architectural leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and perfo...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing digital transformation initiatives that leverage modern construction technologies and AI solutions across complex infrastructure programs...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Empower software innovation by leading a team in coding and architecture, guiding performance, conducting technical discussions, and driving process improvements for a high-performing product delivery...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering by standardizing control systems, enhancing operational performance, and guiding a team of engineers to drive innovation across various manufacturing sectors...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $159K *

Transform mission-critical applications by leading full-stack development, collaborating with stakeholders, and embracing AI tools to enhance efficiency and deliver high-quality solutions with an agil...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $238K *

Empower enterprise sales by delivering tailored technical solutions and driving customer engagement. Support complex sales cycles while collaborating with cross-functional teams, positioning products...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Forward Deployed Engineer, collaborating directly with enterprise clients to identify key business pain points, build tailored AI solutions, and shape product roadmaps for succ...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate innovation by driving renewable energy solutions and projects from concept to execution, ensuring sustainable practices and teamwork to meet industry standards and enhance community impact on...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Drive project excellence by managing federal business process improvements, IT implementation, and Agile transformations. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful results while ensuring ope...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading a skilled team in delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Collaborate and innovate to enhance community mobility and contribute to sustainable devel...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of our infrastructure by enhancing reliability and deployment practices. Lead initiatives to build a secure and efficient platform that enables engineering teams to deliver high-quali...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $251K *

Create innovative observability solutions to enhance software delivery processes, ensuring safe, efficient releases with minimal risk. Drive product development with cross-functional collaboration and...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $251K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Sales Engineering team for the US Public Sector, driving technical excellence and strategic growth while supporting key government accounts in cybersecurity and threat i...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $148K *

Transform cloud services by ensuring high availability and performance. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll automate infrastructure deployments and enhance system reliability while collaborating wi...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $287K *

Champion infrastructure development for TensorRT Edge-LLM. Oversee CI/CD automation, enhance deployment processes, and ensure system reliability across embedded and desktop environments, boosting soft...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on building robust disaster recovery architectures that ensure operational continuity across diverse IT environments while collaborating with cloud, cybersecurity, and datab...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Pioneer impactful network intelligence by architecting robust telemetry systems. Lead strategic design, oversee DDoS detection, and enhance network security while nurturing a high-performing engineeri...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale engineering projects within Power Generation & Transmission and Digital Infrastructure. Collaborate across diverse teams to ensure timely, safe, and high-qualit...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What do Space Systems Engineers do?question toggle

    Space Systems Engineers develop, test, and implement advanced space technologies including spacecraft and satellites. They also integrate hardware and software systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure system performance in diverse space conditions.

  • What qualifications are needed for a Space Systems Engineer job?question toggle

    A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is typically required. Some positions may demand a Master's degree or higher. Relevant experience in the aerospace industry, strong technological acuity, and excellent problem-solving skills are also crucial.

  • What salary can a Space Systems Engineer expect?question toggle

    Salaries for Space Systems Engineers can vary significantly based on experience, location, and the specific nature of the work. However, at Ladders, we focus on jobs that offer salaries above $100K, setting a high standard for your job search.