System engineers design, integrate, and maintain the technology systems that organizations rely on. From enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms to embedded and mission-critical systems, these professionals connect hardware, software, networks, and processes to solve complex technical challenges. Explore vetted system engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and specialty, but often include gathering requirements, designing system architectures, evaluating technical trade-offs, integrating components, and testing systems for performance, security, and reliability. System engineers may also troubleshoot production issues, document technical decisions, coordinate with engineering teams, and guide systems through their full lifecycle.
Job titles can cover a wide range of work, including systems architecture, cloud and infrastructure engineering, network systems, platform engineering, embedded systems, and systems integration. Some roles focus on enterprise IT environments, while others support aerospace, defense, telecommunications, healthcare, or manufacturing systems.
Employers often look for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with system design and integration, and the ability to communicate across technical teams. Depending on the role, relevant expertise may include operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, and technical documentation. Requirements may include a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with specialized certifications or industry experience.
Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, technical specialization, and the scope of responsibility. Senior system engineers and specialists working on complex or high-impact environments may qualify for higher-paying opportunities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles aligned with their expertise and career goals.
Browse system engineer jobs to compare responsibilities, technologies, and employer needs. Use your experience in architecture, integration, infrastructure, or reliability to identify opportunities where you can make a meaningful impact and continue advancing your career.
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Drive impactful solutions as a Systems Engineer, adeptly integrating systems and addressing complex challenges to enhance mission outcomes in a dynamic environment...
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Join our dynamic Professional Services team to enhance client systems through hands-on technical solutions, project delivery, and automation. Collaborate with senior engineers and play a key role in m...
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Innovate cutting-edge SATCOM solutions as a systems engineer, tackling diverse technical challenges. Collaborate with a top-tier team to enhance signal intelligence capabilities through engineering, i...
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Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading systems engineering efforts in developing, integrating, and testing secure enterprise infrastructure and products, while ensuring compliance with industry...
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System Engineer - Infrastructure Sustainment
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Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, tackling complex technical challenges while optimizing mission-critical infrastructure across multiple locations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance se...
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Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...
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Shape the future by leading systems engineering efforts across all lifecycle stages, ensuring seamless integration and performance of complex systems while translating customer needs into effective so...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud hosting for maintenance management. You'll configure, automate, and support a secure environment, ensuring seamless operations and integration while coll...
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Elevate operational excellence by ensuring the reliability and performance of automated systems. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining complex electro-mechanical systems to susta...
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Unlock potential by providing engineering support for complex systems integration, ensuring compliance with standards while managing interfaces and user requirements. Collaborate on assessments and te...
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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...
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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...
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Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving installation and support for cross-domain systems globally. Collaborate with teams to integrate solutions, enhance security, and deliver exceptiona...
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$88K - $105K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Systems Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and deliver advanced software systems. Drive integration and testing efforts while managing requ...
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Systems Engineer - Project Engineering Support
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Transform complex engineering projects by leading teams to design, develop, and implement innovative systems. Ensure high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and maintaining strong rela...
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Systems Engineer - Project Engineering Support
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Lead engineering teams to execute complex projects, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery while collaborating across disciplines and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships...
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$75K - $142K *
Join us to design and analyze Command, Control, and Communications systems, enhancing performance through data analysis and engineering principles. Collaborate in a dynamic environment while ensuring...
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$88K - $163K *
Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts for satellite operations, ensuring seamless integration and support across projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastructure and drive...
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$79K - $147K *
Unlock potential by driving systems engineering excellence for the UK Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage requirements, and ensure successful integration an...
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Elevate your career by supporting the installation and testing of advanced Navy submarines. Collaborate with teams to ensure system integration, conduct analyses, and facilitate training while managin...
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$120K - $160K *
Drive the integration of complex systems for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, collaborating with diverse teams to solve multifaceted challenges and optimize life-cycle performance while ensurin...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative solutions by integrating legacy systems with advanced technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage technical efforts, ensuring effective system design and lifecycle optimiza...
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$120K - $145K *
Transform the future of aviation technology by driving innovative cloud solutions that enhance FAA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in the aviation sector while collaborating with diverse te...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in shaping complex technical solutions by developing operational requirements, translating needs into actionable plans, and coordinating across teams to ensure alignment with mission o...
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Engineer and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions for military systems, overseeing the entire program lifecycle from design to production while ensuring compliance with custom...
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What does a system engineer do?
A system engineer designs, integrates, tests, and maintains complex systems made up of technology, processes, and people. The work may involve infrastructure, software, hardware, networks, or specialized industry systems.
What qualifications are commonly required for system engineer jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek a degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with skills in system design, integration, troubleshooting, and technical communication. Some positions require expertise in particular platforms, tools, or regulated industries.
What skills are important for system engineers?
Important skills often include systems thinking, analytical problem-solving, architecture and integration, networking or cloud knowledge, documentation, and collaboration. Depending on the position, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, or reliability engineering may also be valuable.
How much do system engineers earn?
System engineer compensation varies by experience, location, industry, specialization, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find system engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore system engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across areas such as infrastructure, cloud, systems architecture, and integration.