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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $164K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing SCADA and telecom systems for electric substations, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables while managing multidisciplinary teams to meet safety and ind...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Provide critical engineering analyses to ensure safety and compliance. Conduct safety assessments and document findings to drive technical improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders in customer meetin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable web applications for a secure cloud service, leveraging microservices and innovative software development practices in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $297K *

Join a team where you'll drive architectural decisions across a complex AI SIEM system, enhancing workflows and detection engines by prioritizing high-leverage investments and mentoring engineers to a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$247K - $280K *

Elevate product experiences by merging design and engineering, creating interactive components, and unifying design systems. You'll mentor peers and enhance accessibility while ensuring quality in a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing workload allocation in support of multiple contact centers. Optimize operations, forecast needs, and analyze performance metrics to enhance resource utilization and dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Solve complex challenges by leading design and implementation efforts. Coordinate DevOps activities for standalone deployments, leveraging Infrastructure as Code. Collaborate on architecture using Kub...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with us to integrate cutting-edge AI solutions into customer systems, ensuring successful business alignment and value delivery through technical expertise and strategic consultation, whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $193K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading the modernized adjudication services, enhancing system architecture, and driving cross-team collaboration. Take ownership of feature implementation and deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the implementation of security policies and oversee compliance audits while innovating secure cloud solutions on Azure and AWS. Ensure comprehensive protection for SaaS platforms and manage incid...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Empower the future of risk exchange by developing innovative, high-quality software solutions in a collaborative environment. Build and scale both frontend and backend systems while ensuring customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Drive performance optimization of GPU infrastructure through benchmarking and tuning AI workloads, contributing to innovation in cloud technology. Seek to maximize efficiency and throughput for advanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.