Advanced Systems Engineer Jobs
Advanced Systems Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, defense, and enterprise technology, from mid-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in embedded systems, systems architecture, and hardware-software integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote advanced systems engineer jobs →Student or new grad? View advanced systems engineer internships →Overview
Showing 5 of 127+ Advanced Systems Engineer jobs
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as the Systems Director for PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering in the Communication and Navigation Capabilities Division. As the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering Systems Director, you will be the direct counterpart to the government NAVWAR & PNT Directorate Advanced Technologies branch chief and engage with the stakeholder community to recommend, develop, and evaluate technical initiatives that help pivot the Directorate portfolio towards the SWAC Force Design vision including commercial hybrid architectures, systems integration, and interoperability. This includes coordinating across the Aerospace backplane on systems analyses, threat analyses, future architecture concepts, technology assessments, commercial and systems integration, interoperability initiatives, special studies, laboratory experiments, technology demonstrations, prototyping, and pathfinders across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical communication skills, the ability to think strategically and holistically, project management expertise, and willingness and initiative to learn the PNT mission areas.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as Aerospace Systems Director of the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering, managing personnel, tasks, and budget
- Technical Communication:
- Engage with subject matter experts in various fields to extract and distill complex technical concepts into clear and concise communications.
- Act as a liaison between technical experts and government stakeholders to facilitate effective knowledge transfer.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to convey insights effectively.
- Big-Picture Thinking:
- Work with stakeholders and across the Aerospace backplane to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Futures area.
- Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to the organization.
- Project Management:
- Lead and manage projects within the Futures area, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to execute projects effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Commercial Exploration:
- Explore and evaluate commercial options.
- Collaborate with external partners and industry experts to identify commercial opportunities.
- Capability Transition:
- Devise strategies for transitioning new capabilities and innovations into programs of record.
- Work closely with government stakeholders to align priorities and requirements.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Systems Director – Engineering Program Management:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other applicable STEM-related fields
- 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering field
- Experience with government acquisition processes
- Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with customers and U.S. Government
- Demonstrated and recognized leadership in PNT
- Demonstrated initiative and proven leadership in building, organizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues
- Ability to effective brief senior leadership (government and Aerospace) on complex technical issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with superiors, colleagues, and team members.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25%
- This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, issued by the US government .
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Experience in exploring and leveraging commercial opportunities
- Experience developing and acquiring advanced technology demonstrations
- Experience developing and executing a technology roadmap
- Previous personnel management experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$178,300.00 - $267,500.00 Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers’ portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to join our team as the Systems Director for PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering in the Communication and Navigation Capabilities Division. As the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering Systems Director, you will be the direct counterpart to the government NAVWAR & PNT Directorate Advanced Technologies branch chief and engage with the stakeholder community to recommend, develop, and evaluate technical initiatives that help pivot the Directorate portfolio towards the SWAC Force Design vision including commercial hybrid architectures, systems integration, and interoperability. This includes coordinating across the Aerospace backplane on systems analyses, threat analyses, future architecture concepts, technology assessments, commercial and systems integration, interoperability initiatives, special studies, laboratory experiments, technology demonstrations, prototyping, and pathfinders across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical communication skills, the ability to think strategically and holistically, project management expertise, and willingness and initiative to learn the PNT mission areas.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Serve as Aerospace Systems Director of the PNT Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Engineering, managing personnel, tasks, and budget
- Technical Communication:
- Engage with subject matter experts in various fields to extract and distill complex technical concepts into clear and concise communications.
- Act as a liaison between technical experts and government stakeholders to facilitate effective knowledge transfer.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to convey insights effectively.
- Big-Picture Thinking:
- Work with stakeholders and across the Aerospace backplane to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Futures area.
- Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to the organization.
- Project Management:
- Lead and manage projects within the Futures area, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to execute projects effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Commercial Exploration:
- Explore and evaluate commercial options.
- Collaborate with external partners and industry experts to identify commercial opportunities.
- Capability Transition:
- Devise strategies for transitioning new capabilities and innovations into programs of record.
- Work closely with government stakeholders to align priorities and requirements.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for Systems Director – Engineering Program Management:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, mathematics, or other applicable STEM-related fields
- 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering field
- Experience with government acquisition processes
- Demonstrated ability to professionally engage with customers and U.S. Government
- Demonstrated and recognized leadership in PNT
- Demonstrated initiative and proven leadership in building, organizing, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to resolve complex technical issues
- Ability to effective brief senior leadership (government and Aerospace) on complex technical issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with superiors, colleagues, and team members.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25%
- This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, issued by the US government .
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- Experience in exploring and leveraging commercial opportunities
- Experience developing and acquiring advanced technology demonstrations
- Experience developing and executing a technology roadmap
- Previous personnel management experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$178,300.00 - $267,500.00 Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .
Advanced Systems Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
See All 127+ Advanced Systems Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsAdvanced Systems Engineer Job Market
Who's Hiring
- General Dynamics Mission Systems16
- Honeywell Aerospace6
- GE Aerospace4
- BAE Systems USA4
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Automotive
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advanced systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or Rhapsody
- Proficiency in requirements management and verification and validation processes
- Familiarity with MIL-STD, DO-178, or other domain-specific standards and compliance frameworks
- Active or adjudicable security clearance, depending on program and contract
- Experience with interface control documents and system-of-systems integration planning
Tips for Your Advanced Systems Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to system complexity
Hiring managers for advanced systems engineer roles want to see the scale and integration depth of what you built, not just the tools you used. Quantify things like subsystem count, latency requirements met, or failure modes you designed against.
Highlight cross-domain integration experience
Advanced systems engineer postings consistently prioritize candidates who have worked at the hardware-software boundary. Call out specific projects where you owned requirements flow from system to subsystem level, especially across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
Target postings by domain clearance requirements
Many advanced systems engineer openings in defense and aerospace require an active security clearance. Filter your search by clearance level early so you don't waste time on roles where your clearance status is disqualifying from the start.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists advanced systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a system-level design walkthrough
Most technical interviews for this role include a whiteboard or live system design exercise. Practice walking through a past architecture decision: what trade-offs you evaluated, how you handled interface control, and what you would change with more time.
Negotiate against total compensation, not base alone
Advanced systems engineer offers in defense contracting often include program bonuses, clearance premiums, and education reimbursement that vary widely by contract vehicle. Get the full breakdown before comparing offers, since base salary alone can be misleading.
Advanced Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most advanced systems engineers?
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, and GE Aerospace are hiring the most advanced systems engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Arizona, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest on programs tied to defense modernization and commercial space development.
How many advanced systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of advanced systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Software-heavy systems roles in enterprise technology tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to classified programs or hardware integration labs typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an advanced systems engineer?
Start with a degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace, or computer engineering, then build experience with requirements decomposition, interface management, and verification planning on real programs. Earning a certification through INCOSE, such as the Certified Systems Engineering Professional, strengthens your profile. Moving from subsystem engineer to systems engineer on a complex program is the most direct path to an advanced-level role.
Can you get hired as an advanced systems engineer with little experience?
Some employers hire candidates into associate or junior advanced systems engineer roles if you have strong academic project experience with model-based design or hardware-software integration. Focus on roles at companies with formal rotational engineering programs, and emphasize any capstone, thesis, or internship work where you owned a requirements trace or participated in a systems review milestone.
What does the advanced systems engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical phone interview focused on systems thinking and past program experience, and a final loop with a live system design or architecture exercise. Some employers add a written take-home focused on requirements analysis or trade study methodology. Behavioral questions typically probe how you managed interface disagreements across engineering disciplines or resolved a requirements conflict with a customer.
Where can I find and apply to advanced systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to advanced systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
See All 127+ Advanced Systems Engineer Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs