Explore System Engineer Jobs

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.

What System Engineers Do

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.

Common System Engineer Specialties

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

System Engineer Salary and Career Outlook

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.

Find Your Next System Engineer Role

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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$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career by solving complex technical challenges in a hands-on role. Collaborate closely with clients and teams, implementing IT solutions and ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic, hi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative product design and development, translating market needs into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and functionality from concept to production in a fa...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate in aerospace engineering by developing key performance parameters and supporting advanced systems design for space exploration and scientific discovery. Join a team dedicated to pioneering fu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $229K *

Elevate your career by applying systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Collaborate with government and technical teams to ensure quality deliverables and drive alignment in compl...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$187K - $229K *

Partner with us to apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases, ensuring technical integrity and quality. Collaborate with government and technical teams to drive alignment and ma...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing electric distribution systems through engineering studies, performance evaluations, and strategic recommendations, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery while colla...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced IT support and systems administration, guiding teams to resolve complex issues while enhancing client environments. Collaborate on infrastructure and cloud initiatives, ensuring top...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the technical health of a claims platform by enhancing applications, ensuring system stability, and bridging engineering with business needs. This hybrid role combines hands-on development with s...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Transform the claims platform by ensuring its technical health through hands-on development and systems engineering. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, maintain integrations, and su...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Administrator, managing enterprise server environments, enhancing system performance, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure operational excellence and sec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Transform military systems by leading a multidisciplinary team in the design, development, and testing of embedded systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements throughout the program lifecy...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead systems engineering efforts for safety-critical avionics software, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, analyze, and manage requirements...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing solid rocket motor technology projects, ensuring effective execution and collaboration across teams. Drive industrial base analysis and sustainment planning to enhance prop...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing solid rocket motor technology projects, conducting industrial base analyses, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance propulsion systems. This role combines engin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of intelligence systems integration by leading efforts to ensure seamless interoperability across multi-discipline analysis platforms, enhancing operational readiness and data-dri...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of military intelligence by leading system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability of advanced analytics and data platforms to enhance operational readiness and decisi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support critical integration tasks and troubleshoot workflows to enhance data sharing and interoperability within Army intelligence systems, ensuring seamless operations and modernization efforts...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing terrestrial sensor integration for Army intelligence, ensuring seamless operational capabilities and strategic alignment across multiple defense sectors. Drive innovation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate systems engineering excellence by leading critical activities for a high-priority defense program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet stringent...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical systems engineering efforts for a high-priority nuclear modernization program, ensuring innovative solutions meet mission requirements while adhering to schedule and cost constraints. Co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Innovate with us to drive the development of advanced systems engineering solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design, prototype, and transition cutting-edge technologies in undersea defense an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to design, document, and test innovative systems for undersea defense and automated test equipment, ensuring successful prototype development a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure software integration for critical space missions. Collaborate with government leaders and contractors to ensure interoperability and operational success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to design and implement innovative military simulation systems, leveraging your engineering expertise while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a system engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.