Systems Engineer Jobs in Florida
Systems Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring in defense and aerospace, government contracting, telecommunications, and healthcare IT at levels from entry-level to senior principal. Orlando, Tampa, and the Space Coast corridor around Melbourne and Titusville are the largest hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies. The most sought-after specialties right now are embedded systems, systems integration, and model-based systems engineering within defense and space programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring34
Work type71% On-site
Top industryInsurance
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer
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Senior Radar Systems Test Engineer
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Senior Radar Systems Test Engineer
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Air Operations Systems Engineer (Test & Evaluation)
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Air Operations Systems Engineer (Test & Evaluation)
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Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
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Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
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Mid‑Level Systems Integration and Test Engineer
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Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group·Niceville, Florida
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Datalinks Test Flight is seeking a degreed computer scientist or engineer with foundational knowledge in software development/scripting and hands‑on interest in designing, constructing, integrating, and supporting test and evaluation (T&E) systems within the Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy innovative digital communication technologies, and are eager to learn across multiple technical domains.
Position responsibilities range from supporting project team leads to potentially leading project efforts as experience is gained. This is an onsite position.
This is a full‑time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite (limited telework may be authorized)
Job Status: Full‑time
#LI-SB1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer (SE‑2) supporting the 46 Test Squadron / TGBC at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
The Datalinks Test Flight is seeking a degreed computer scientist or engineer with foundational knowledge in software development/scripting and hands‑on interest in designing, constructing, integrating, and supporting test and evaluation (T&E) systems within the Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy innovative digital communication technologies, and are eager to learn across multiple technical domains.
Position responsibilities range from supporting project team leads to potentially leading project efforts as experience is gained. This is an onsite position.
This is a full‑time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Assist ADTL management in designing, constructing, and supporting test equipment and systems
- Develop and maintain ADTL test support hardware, software, and scripts in compliance with established security guidelines
- Perform hands‑on integration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and electrical components, including use of electrical measurement tools for verification and validation
- Analyze failures associated with test equipment and provide recommended corrective actions
- Support Test Engineers with the design and development of test architectures and engineering solutions
- Review technical documentation to gather system data needed for design and support activities
- Interface with program offices to assist in developing engineering solutions
- Support test teams by integrating engineered solutions into test plans, CONOPS, test cards, data‑analysis plans, and formal reports
- Develop and maintain continuity documentation and engineering solution libraries
- Develop and present technical briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel
- Travel to contractor facilities, test sites, and other locations as needed
- Participate in the planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, and other program‑related activities
- Support additional tasks assigned by TGBC leadership
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance;must be eligible for TS/SCI and SAP access
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other relevant technical fields
Years of Experience: 1–3 years of experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
- Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and within team environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI
- Understanding of digital data RF systems or data links
- Python scripting experience
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Experience with hardware/software testing and development of automated test tools
Technical Skills
- Foundational knowledge in software development and scripting
- Ability to design, construct, and support hardware/software for T&E systems
- Understanding of digital data RF systems or data links (preferred)
- Experience with Python scripting (preferred)
- Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems (preferred)
- Experience with software/hardware testing and automated test tools/fixtures (preferred)
- Ability to use electrical measurement tools for verification and validation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to review technical documentation and translate requirements into engineering actions
Interpersonal Skills
- Superior organization, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Excellent self‑initiative and motivation; able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional team
- Ability to communicate technical details clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to interface with program offices, engineers, and test teams to support integration efforts
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite (limited telework may be authorized)
Job Status: Full‑time
Travel:Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS
#LI-SB1
#TMAS3
#CTG
Company Overview:
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Niceville, Florida
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Datalinks Test Flight is seeking a degreed computer scientist or engineer with foundational knowledge in software development/scripting and hands‑on interest in designing, constructing, integrating, and supporting test and evaluation (T&E) systems within the Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy innovative digital communication technologies, and are eager to learn across multiple technical domains.
Position responsibilities range from supporting project team leads to potentially leading project efforts as experience is gained. This is an onsite position.
This is a full‑time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite (limited telework may be authorized)
Job Status: Full‑time
#LI-SB1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer (SE‑2) supporting the 46 Test Squadron / TGBC at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
The Datalinks Test Flight is seeking a degreed computer scientist or engineer with foundational knowledge in software development/scripting and hands‑on interest in designing, constructing, integrating, and supporting test and evaluation (T&E) systems within the Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy innovative digital communication technologies, and are eager to learn across multiple technical domains.
Position responsibilities range from supporting project team leads to potentially leading project efforts as experience is gained. This is an onsite position.
This is a full‑time position at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Assist ADTL management in designing, constructing, and supporting test equipment and systems
- Develop and maintain ADTL test support hardware, software, and scripts in compliance with established security guidelines
- Perform hands‑on integration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and electrical components, including use of electrical measurement tools for verification and validation
- Analyze failures associated with test equipment and provide recommended corrective actions
- Support Test Engineers with the design and development of test architectures and engineering solutions
- Review technical documentation to gather system data needed for design and support activities
- Interface with program offices to assist in developing engineering solutions
- Support test teams by integrating engineered solutions into test plans, CONOPS, test cards, data‑analysis plans, and formal reports
- Develop and maintain continuity documentation and engineering solution libraries
- Develop and present technical briefings to the test community, program offices, and senior personnel
- Travel to contractor facilities, test sites, and other locations as needed
- Participate in the planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, and other program‑related activities
- Support additional tasks assigned by TGBC leadership
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance;must be eligible for TS/SCI and SAP access
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other relevant technical fields
Years of Experience: 1–3 years of experience (additional experience may substitute for education)
- Strong organizational, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and within team environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS/SCI
- Understanding of digital data RF systems or data links
- Python scripting experience
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Experience with hardware/software testing and development of automated test tools
Technical Skills
- Foundational knowledge in software development and scripting
- Ability to design, construct, and support hardware/software for T&E systems
- Understanding of digital data RF systems or data links (preferred)
- Experience with Python scripting (preferred)
- Experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems (preferred)
- Experience with software/hardware testing and automated test tools/fixtures (preferred)
- Ability to use electrical measurement tools for verification and validation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to review technical documentation and translate requirements into engineering actions
Interpersonal Skills
- Superior organization, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Excellent self‑initiative and motivation; able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively in a cross‑functional team
- Ability to communicate technical details clearly and professionally in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to interface with program offices, engineers, and test teams to support integration efforts
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite (limited telework may be authorized)
Job Status: Full‑time
Travel:Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS
#LI-SB1
#TMAS3
#CTG
Company Overview:
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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2 jobsOcala
1 jobDeLand
1 jobOviedo
1 jobWeston
1 jobSunrise
1 jobClearwater
1 jobFort Myers
1 jobPalm Coast
1 jobTitusville
1 jobCocoa Beach
1 jobPanama City
1 jobDaytona Beach
1 jobFort Walton Beach
1 jobKennedy Space Center
1 jobSystems Engineer Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin34
- Northrop Grumman27
- L3Harris13
- Odyssey Consulting7
- Odyssey Systems Consulting7
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance
- Experience with systems integration, verification and validation, or requirements management
- Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or IBM Rhapsody
- Familiarity with defense acquisition standards including MIL-STD and DO-178C
- Professional Engineer license or pursuit of INCOSE CSEP certification preferred for senior roles
Systems Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in Florida?
Most systems engineers in Florida enter the field with a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or aerospace engineering from a Florida university. Florida does not require a state-issued license specifically for systems engineers, but many employers in defense and aerospace require or strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers or an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional designation.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring systems engineers in Florida right now include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors, NASA program partners along the Space Coast, and telecom infrastructure companies means hiring activity stays consistent even outside peak seasons.
Which Florida cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Orlando, Melbourne, and Tampa have the most systems engineer openings in Florida right now. Orlando and the Space Coast corridor, including Melbourne and Titusville, are driven by NASA programs, defense contractors, and simulation technology firms, while Tampa draws openings from defense IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare technology employers headquartered in the metro.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since systems engineers in Florida frequently work on classified programs, hardware integration, or lab environments that require on-site presence. About 29% of systems engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more typical than fully remote. Requirements analysis, documentation, and modeling work are the tasks most likely to be performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or junior systems engineer programs at Florida's large defense contractors, which recruit heavily from Florida universities with engineering programs. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon run structured early-career programs that place graduates without prior work experience into systems integration and requirements teams. Pursuing an active or interim security clearance early, building a project portfolio in MBSE tools, and applying for associate systems engineer or systems analyst roles positions candidates ahead of other new graduates.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across defense, aerospace, telecom, and healthcare IT. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listings below.
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