Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Louisiana

Software Systems Engineer jobs in Louisiana are steadily active, with consistent demand concentrated in defense contracting, energy technology, and aerospace sectors across the state. Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the Shreveport-Bossier City corridor account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, and CGI Federal maintain long-running engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are embedded systems, systems integration, and model-based systems engineering tied to defense and energy infrastructure work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerLemoine
Top cityNew Orleans, LA
Cities hiring14
Work type76% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Johnson Controls
HVAC Controls Systems Technician Team Leader
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HVAC Controls Systems Technician Team Leader
Johnson Controls
Metairie, Louisiana
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Sabre Industries
Civil Engineer II, Structural - Building Systems
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Civil Engineer II, Structural - Building Systems
Sabre Industries
Bossier City, Louisiana
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Sabre Industries
Senior Engineer - Electrical, Building Systems
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Senior Engineer - Electrical, Building Systems
Sabre Industries
Bossier City, Louisiana
Data Analytics
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Superintendent (Matrix Building Systems)
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Superintendent (Matrix Building Systems)
Lemoine
Shreveport, Louisiana
Construction Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Superintendent (Matrix Building Systems)
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Superintendent (Matrix Building Systems)
Lemoine
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Construction Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Software Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

New Orleans
12 jobs
Baton Rouge
9 jobs
Lafayette
7 jobs
Metairie
4 jobs
Shreveport
3 jobs
Lake Charles
3 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Rayville
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs

Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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    Lemoine4
  • InCentrik
    InCentrik2
  • Tetra Tech
    Tetra Tech2
  • Sabre Industries
    Sabre Industries2
  • Woman's Hospital
    Woman's Hospital2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Manufacturing3
  • Technology & Software3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Energy2

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes including requirements definition and verification
  • Proficiency with systems modeling languages or tools such as SysML or DOORS
  • Active or eligible security clearance, required by many Louisiana defense and government contractors
  • Demonstrated experience integrating hardware and software subsystems in complex technical environments
  • Familiarity with DO-178C, MIL-STD, or other defense and aerospace standards common in Louisiana programs

Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software systems engineer in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana employers require a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science as the foundation for this role. Louisiana does not issue a state-specific license for software systems engineers, though defense and government contractors in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the Shreveport area routinely require a federal security clearance. Earning a Certified Systems Engineering Professional credential from INCOSE strengthens candidacy considerably for Louisiana's defense and energy sectors.

How much do software systems engineers make in Louisiana?

Software systems engineers in Louisiana earn a median of about $102,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,350 for the lowest 10% to over $151,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software systems engineers in Louisiana?

Louisiana software systems engineer roles are posted by Lemoine, InCentrik, and Tetra Tech and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Louisiana's defense contracting base and energy technology sector mean that long-established prime contractors and energy infrastructure firms account for a significant share of openings across the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette are the Louisiana cities with the most software systems engineer openings. Baton Rouge leads because of its concentration of defense contractors, the Louisiana State University research ecosystem, and energy technology firms, while New Orleans draws from maritime, offshore energy, and government IT, and Shreveport-Bossier City is anchored by Barksdale Air Force Base and its contractor community.

Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, and more than most engineering fields, since much of the work involves documentation, modeling, and software integration that can be done off-site. About 24% of software systems engineer openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though roles requiring hands-on lab integration or classified work at a cleared facility remain on-site. Requirements analysis, architecture modeling, and verification planning are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a software systems engineer in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a systems engineering associate or junior engineer role with a Louisiana defense or energy contractor, where many teams hire new graduates directly from Louisiana State University, Tulane, or Louisiana Tech engineering programs. Large contractors operating in Baton Rouge and the Bossier City area run formal new-graduate rotational programs, and an internship completed at a Louisiana facility often converts to a full-time offer. Building a portfolio around a capstone systems integration project and pursuing a student INCOSE membership signals readiness to hiring managers in this market.

Where can I find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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