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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer builds, configures, and maintains the servers, operating systems, and infrastructure that keep an organization's IT environment running, often serving as a bridge between development and operations teams. Core responsibilities include systems administration, networking configuration, and troubleshooting production issues, frequently automating repetitive tasks through scripting in Python or Bash. Many systems engineers now also manage workloads on cloud platforms, extending traditional on-premises skills to hybrid and cloud-native environments.

How much does a Systems Engineer make?

Employers posting Systems Engineer roles list a median of $161,000 a year (middle half $142,000–$201,000), from 107 postings that state pay.

80% of open Systems Engineer roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay

Who is hiring for Systems Engineer roles?

133 open Systems Engineer roles from 47 employers; the most at Boeing, CesiumAstro and Voyager, and in California, Texas and Colorado.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Systems Engineer in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
133

on Career App right now

Employers
47

hiring for it

Median pay
$161,000

from 107 roles

Disclose pay
80%

of these roles

Open Systems Engineer roles (133)

General Engineer

Missile Defense Agency

Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322

This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.

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Apply for Systems Engineer at AeroVironment on their siteAeroVironment

Systems Engineer

AeroVironment

Albuquerque, NM

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Apply for Systems Engineer at Supercast on their site

Systems Engineer

Supercast

Washington, DC

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GENERAL ENGINEER

Air Force Materiel Command

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $132,751 – $172,578

This federal role advises Air Force leadership on cybersecurity and intelligence needs for weapon systems and strategic defense programs. You'll work as a senior technical consultant integrating engineering expertise with intelligence analysis to inform acquisition and sustainment decisions.

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Apply for Systems Engineer at Boeing on their site

Systems Engineer

Boeing

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General Engineer

Space Development Agency

Contract · Redstone Arsenal, Alabama · $130,987 – $197,200

This is a technical leadership role in the Department of Defense's Space Development Agency, where you will serve as the chief engineering authority at an operations center, advising senior military leadership on complex space systems and directing real-time crisis response for satellite and ground infrastructure. The position suits experienced aerospace or systems engineers with deep expertise in spacecraft operations, cloud architectures, and integration testing who thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.

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Apply for Systems Engineer at Sullair Corporation on their siteSullair Corporation

Systems Engineer

Sullair Corporation

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Senior Staff Data Center Systems Engineer, R&D

Crusoe

Denver, CO · $188,000 – $235,000

Crusoe seeks a senior engineer to define next-generation AI data center architecture by evaluating emerging technologies and leading cross-disciplinary systems integration from pilot through hyperscale deployment. This role suits experienced infrastructure architects comfortable working at the intersection of power, thermal, compute, and facility design domains.

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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (NAS)

Federal Aviation Administration

Fremont, CA · $113,195 – $175,437

This is a senior technical leadership role overseeing the complex electronics systems that support air traffic control and navigation across the National Airspace System. The position suits experienced engineers who can manage multiple facilities, solve critical system problems independently, and represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders during both routine operations and emergencies.

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Systems Engineer (Hiring Event)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Saint Louis, MO · $76,573 – $158,322

This federal systems engineer role involves designing and implementing complex systems and infrastructure across the intelligence community's enterprise architecture. You'll translate mission requirements into technical capabilities, oversee development and testing through the full lifecycle, and coordinate system integration while working with diverse teams.

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Likely next role (24)

Where Systems Engineers commonly go next: Cloud Engineer, Computer Systems Architect, Systems Architect, Systems Integration Engineer.

IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

San Diego, CA · $121,585 – $158,062

A technical leadership role overseeing hardware architecture and systems integration for critical defense information systems, managing procurement, lifecycle maintenance, and cross-functional team coordination. Best suited for someone with deep expertise in systems engineering, hardware strategy, and the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges in a government contracting environment.

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Engineer II, Integration (R6202)

Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $92,000 – $130,000

This role involves developing and validating autonomy software and vision systems for uncrewed aircraft through hardware and software testing infrastructure. You'll work across disciplines to integrate sensors and systems, then prepare them for flight testing.

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On-Call Maintenance Specialist, School of Cloud - Contract Role (India)

Udacity

Contract · Remote

This contract role maintains and updates Udacity's cloud education courses across AWS, Azure, and GCP by analyzing performance metrics, fixing bugs, updating course content to reflect latest cloud service changes, and troubleshooting student access issues. The position suits experienced cloud engineers and developers who want to contribute to technical education while working flexibly as an independent contractor.

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RF Communication System Architect

CesiumAstro

Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $228,000 – $279,000

CesiumAstro seeks a senior technical leader to architect end-to-end communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms, translating customer needs into designs spanning antennas, RF electronics, signal processing, and software. The role suits someone with deep expertise in communications disciplines who can balance technical innovation with mission performance, cost, and schedule across the full solution lifecycle.

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Sr. Systems Integration Engineer (Weekend Shift)

Terran Orbital

Full-time · Irvine, CA · $110,000 – $150,000

This senior-level systems integration role on Terran Orbital's weekend shift involves designing assembly procedures, developing test campaigns, and hands-on integration work for satellite manufacturing. It suits experienced aerospace or mechanical engineers comfortable with manufacturing environments and willing to work Friday through Sunday.

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System Architect

Stoke Space

Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $327,810

This role involves developing the architecture and requirements for advanced iterations of a commercial launch vehicle, translating business objectives into technical concepts, and performing trade studies to guide development. It suits experienced aerospace engineers comfortable making rapid decisions with incomplete information and seeing their designs through to flight operations.

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Vehicle Management Systems Architect (Lead or Principal)

Boeing

Full-time · USA - Berkeley, MO · $164,900 – $266,800

Lead or design the overall architecture and hardware integration for Boeing's Vehicle Management System, a complex aerospace platform. This role suits experienced systems architects with aerospace or embedded systems expertise who want to mentor technical teams and drive critical defense programs.

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Workday Integrations Specialist

Century Theatres

Plano, TX

This role designs and manages Workday financial system integrations, ensuring data flows smoothly between Workday and other platforms while maintaining compliance and reliability. It suits experienced integration specialists who want hands-on technical leadership in a large organization modernizing its financial systems.

Listed on Century Theatres’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Bristol Myers Squibb

Manager, Cloud FinOps Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb

Full-time · Princeton, NJ · $119,430 – $144,715

This role manages Bristol Myers Squibb's multi-cloud cost optimization efforts using automation and engineering practices rather than traditional finance. It suits cloud engineers or platform operators who want to specialize in cloud economics while keeping hands on infrastructure, coding, and architectural decisions.

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Moderna

Integration Lead, Bioassay COE

Moderna

$145,900 – $234,200

This role supports Moderna's laboratory systems by administering LIMS and Scitara DLX platforms, designing integration workflows, and authoring validation documentation in a regulated biotech environment. It suits experienced systems integrators comfortable with JavaScript coding, regulatory compliance, and troubleshooting complex instrument-to-enterprise connectivity in GxP settings.

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Roles similar to Systems Engineer (161)

From Aerospace Engineer, Application Engineer, Automation Engineer, C Developer, C Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Computer Systems Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Electrical and Electronics Technician, Electronics Engineer.

Apply for Electronics Engineer at Federal Aviation Administration on their site

Electronics Engineer

Federal Aviation Administration

Atlantic City, NJ · $123,171 – $190,953

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Apply for ELECTRONICS ENGINEER at Department of the Air Force Headquarters on their site

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $94,909 – $136,848

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Apply for Automation Engineer at Adient on their siteAdient

Automation Engineer

Adient

Lansing, MI

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Apply for Cyber Security Engineer at NVIDIA on their siteNVIDIA

Cyber Security Engineer

NVIDIA

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Apply for Electronics Engineer at U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command on their site

Electronics Engineer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command

Chambersburg, PA · $102,415 – $133,142

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Apply for Electronics Engineer at Western Area Power Administration on their site

Electronics Engineer

Western Area Power Administration

Bismarck, ND · $104,502 – $160,638

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Supervisory Electronics Engineer (Chief)

Federal Communications Commission

Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a management role leading the Technical Rules Branch at the FCC, overseeing complex engineering research into spectrum policy, radio equipment standards, and interference analysis that shapes telecommunications regulations. The role suits an experienced electronics engineer with strong technical expertise in RF systems, spectrum modeling, and policy who is ready to lead a professional team and guide high-level technical decisions.

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Apply for ELECTRONICS ENGINEER at National Air and Space Intelligence Center on their site

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $148,275 – $192,764

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Apply for Electronics Engineer at Bureau of Reclamation on their site

Electronics Engineer

Bureau of Reclamation

Sacramento, CA · $106,335 – $142,737

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Apply for Automation Engineer at The Home Depot on their siteThe Home Depot

Automation Engineer

The Home Depot

Atlanta, GA

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What employers state they pay

Median

$161,000

Middle half

$142,000 – $201,000

From 107 of 133 open roles — the 80% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Who employers are hiring

  • Entry3%
  • Mid20%
  • Senior60%
  • Lead / Staff / Principal18%

From 120 roles whose posting states a level.

Skills Systems Engineer postings ask for

Measured from the 133 open roles, not from a curated list.

Employers hiring Systems Engineers

47 in total, most open roles first.

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