Occupation
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
- Employers
- 47
- Median pay
- $161,000
- Disclose pay
- 80%
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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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Systems Engineer
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Electronics Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlantic City, NJ · $123,171 – $190,953
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $94,909 – $136,848
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Automation Engineer
Adient
Lansing, MI
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Cyber Security Engineer
NVIDIA
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Electronics Engineer
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Chambersburg, PA · $102,415 – $133,142
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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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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $148,275 – $192,764
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Electronics Engineer
Bureau of Reclamation
Sacramento, CA · $106,335 – $142,737
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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.
- Python33 roles24.8%
- Systems Engineering33 roles24.8%
- MATLAB17 roles12.8%
- Requirements Management15 roles11.3%
- Model Based Systems Engineering13 roles9.8%
- Simulink13 roles9.8%
- Jira10 roles7.5%
- C++9 roles6.8%
- Requirements Analysis9 roles6.8%
- Verification and Validation9 roles6.8%
Where Systems Engineer roles are
Among the 98 of 133 open roles we could place on a map.
- Texas11
Employers hiring Systems Engineers
47 in total, most open roles first.
- BBoeing30 roles
- CCesiumAstro10 roles
- VVoyager7 roles
- NVIDIA6 roles
- SAShield AI6 roles
- AeroVironment5 roles
- ISImpulse Space5 roles
- RSRelativity Space5 roles
Reports on Systems Engineer hiring
- 18,599 Roles Opened and 8,090 Closed This Week, With Michigan Nearly TriplingOct 24, 2026
- 55,642 Open Listings, and New Postings Outran Closings 10,149 to 6,608 Last WeekAug 24, 2026
- 56,508 Roles Opened, 1,042 Closed: The First Week Across the Boards We TrackAug 15, 2026