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28+ Jobs28 added todayUpdated Jul 23, 2026

Senior Systems Engineer Jobs

Senior systems engineer roles command top-tier compensation and significant autonomy. Companies actively compete for experienced professionals, offering equity, bonuses, and flexible work arrangements alongside base salaries of $120k–$190k+.

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Salary Range

$145k – $165k

Top Companies

Northrop Grumman, Boeing, The Boeing Company, RTX, Amentum, Rocket Companies +17 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

USA - El Segundo, United States-California-Redondo Beach, United States-Alabama-Huntsville, USA - Oklahoma City

Work Model

94% On-Site, 4% Remote, 2% Hybrid

Experience Levels

41% Senior, 41% principal, 11% Staff

We found 28 senior systems engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including USA - El Segundo, United States-California-Redondo Beach, United States-Alabama-Huntsville. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like RTX, Rocket Companies, Boeing. Salaries range from $145k to $165k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (94%), Remote (4%), Hybrid (2%). Top employers include Northrop Grumman, Boeing, The Boeing Company and 20 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Senior Systems Engineer Jobs

Northrop Grumman17 jobs

Boeing5 jobs

The Boeing Company5 jobs

RTX3 jobs

Amentum2 jobs

Rocket Companies1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Senior

$145k–$165k

18 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

5 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

Systems Engineer I - Electronic Warfare

RTX

Senior Systems Engineer

Rocket Companies

Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing

Autonomous Driving – Staff AI Systems Engineer

Bosch Group

Systems Engineer, Sr

ITI Indal Technologies Inc

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Systems Engineer I - Electronic Warfare

RTX·US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

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Senior Systems Engineer

Rocket Companies·Detroit, MI

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

9h agoBe an Early Applicant

Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing·USA - El Segundo, CA

10h agoBe an Early Applicant

Autonomous Driving – Staff AI Systems Engineer

Bosch Group·Sunnyvale, CA, United States

11h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer, Senior

ITI Indal Technologies Inc·US-ID-Idaho Falls (Nuclear)

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

11h agoBe an Early Applicant

Lead Systems Engineer

AeroVironment·Albuquerque, NM

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Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman·United States-Colorado-Boulder

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Cyber Systems Engineer - Level 5

Northrop Grumman·United States-Alabama-Huntsville

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

11h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Systems Engineer - Athena Control Systems

RTX·US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

13h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer, Energy Storage

Redwood·San Francisco, California, United States

14h agoBe an Early Applicant

Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman·United States-Virginia-Chantilly

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

14h agoBe an Early Applicant

Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Edwards AFB

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

14h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Business Systems Engineer (Salesforce & Billing Platform)

Wasabi Technologies·United States of America

Full Timesenior

$145k – $165kFull Timesenior

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

IT Systems Engineer III

Banner Health·Banner Health Corp Mesa (525 W Brown Rd)

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

Lead Systems Engineer

Boeing·USA - Oklahoma City, OK

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Principal Space Communications Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Redondo Beach

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

Principal/Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman·United States-Arizona-Chandler

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

18h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Censys·Remote (US/Canada)

Full TimeseniorRemote

Full Timesenior

16h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Principal Optical Payload Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Redondo Beach

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

18h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer - TRMC IFC (Principal or Senior Principal)

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-San Diego

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

19h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer – Senior

Guidehouse·US - DC, Washington

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Senior Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-Florida-Melbourne

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Manhattan Beach

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Principal Systems Engineer - Fault Management & System Autonomy

Northrop Grumman·United States-Virginia-Dulles

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer – Project Engineer V

Voyagertechnologiesinc·Folsom, CA, Remote Colorado

Full TimeprincipalRemote

Full Timeprincipal

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer, Expert (Will Consider Senior)

Amentum·US-VA-Chantilly

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

20h agoBe an Early Applicant

Systems Engineer (Mid-Level & Senior) SCARS (Simulator Common Architecture

Boeing·USA - Berkeley, MO

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Pre-sales Systems Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise·All, Michigan, United States of America

Lead Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company·USA - Oklahoma City, OK

Software Systems Engineer (Senior/Lead)

The Boeing Company·USA - El Segundo, CA

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Quality Systems Engineer - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company·USA - El Segundo, CA

Senior Systems Engineer

Clarios·United States, Michigan, Plymouth

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Optical Systems Engineer (mid-career) - Millennium Space Systems

The Boeing Company·USA - El Segundo, CA

Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering

Becton Dickinson·USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D

Principal Space Communications Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Redondo Beach

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman·United States-California-Redondo Beach

Cyber Systems Engineer / Principal Cyber Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-Florida-Melbourne

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Principal Systems Engineer (HYBRID)

RTX·US-MD-FULTON-8170 ~ 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd ~ MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman·United States-Texas-San Antonio

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Job Posting Title Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum·US-MD-Fort Meade

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Systems Engineer - DOORS Administrator - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman·United States-Alabama-Huntsville

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Staff Fluid Systems Engineer

Relativity·Long Beach, California

Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior)

The Boeing Company·USA - El Segundo, CA

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Survivability Systems Engineer/Scientist (Lead or Senior)

Boeing·USA - El Segundo, CA

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Systems Engineer -787 Airplane Level Integration (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing·USA - North Charleston, SC

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Principal Optical Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries·Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Principal Systems Engineer

Draper·Cambridge, MA

Full Timeprincipal

Full Timeprincipal

Senior Systems Engineer

Onto Innovation·Wilmington-MA (Upton)

Full Timesenior

Full Timesenior

Systems Engineer III

Unlimitedtechnology·New York City

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Frequently asked questions

Senior systems engineer total compensation typically ranges from $120k to $190k+, depending on company size, location, and specialization. Top-tier companies often exceed $190k with equity.

Most companies require 5–8+ years of relevant experience for senior roles. Strong leadership skills, architectural thinking, and a track record of delivering complex projects can accelerate your path.

Yes. Remote senior roles are increasingly common as companies expand distributed teams. Many offer full remote or hybrid flexibility, especially at tech-forward companies and startups.

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