Systems Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Systems Engineer jobs in Missouri concentrate in defense contracting, aerospace, telecommunications, and enterprise IT, with active demand at every level from associate to senior principal. St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield are the largest hiring markets, anchored by established employers like Boeing, Leidos, and Cerner (now Oracle Health) that maintain deep systems engineering workforces in the state. Embedded systems, network architecture, and systems integration are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings across Missouri right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles74
Top employerBoeing
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring26
Work type39% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Mid-Level Systems Engineer
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Mid-Level Systems Engineer
Boeing
Hazelwood, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$112k - $152k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead
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Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$137k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Systems Engineer (Onsite)
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Systems Engineer (Onsite)
Geospatial Consulting Group International (GeoCGI)
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Support
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$100k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Entry-Level Missions Systems Software Engineer - Embedded
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Entry-Level Missions Systems Software Engineer - Embedded
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$79k - $106k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Citrix Systems Engineer | Joplin, Missouri
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Citrix Systems Engineer | Joplin, Missouri
Freeman Health System
Joplin, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Citrix Certification
1,001-5,000

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Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
12 jobs
Berkeley
5 jobs
Bridgeton
4 jobs
Hazelwood
3 jobs
Jefferson City
3 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
High Ridge
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs

Systems Engineer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

Boeing8 open roles
Leonardo DRS6 open roles
Peraton4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Active Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one, required by Missouri defense contractors
  • Proficiency in systems modeling tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or IBM Rhapsody
  • Experience with requirements management and systems lifecycle documentation practices
  • Familiarity with integration, verification, and validation processes for complex technical systems
  • Professional Engineer license or INCOSE CSEP certification preferred by senior-level Missouri employers

Systems Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a systems engineer in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers expect a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline as the baseline. Missouri does not require a state-issued license specifically for the systems engineer title, but many defense and aerospace roles require a Professional Engineer license issued through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Professional Geologists. Earning an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional credential strengthens candidacy at Boeing, Leidos, and comparable Missouri employers.

Which companies hire systems engineers in Missouri?

Missouri systems engineer roles are posted by Boeing, Leonardo DRS, and Peraton and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, telecommunications firms, and healthcare technology companies headquartered or with major operations in the St. Louis and Kansas City corridors account for a large share of Missouri's open positions.

Which Missouri cities have the most systems engineer jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Berkeley account for the greatest concentration of systems engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis leads because of Boeing's major engineering campus and the cluster of defense and IT contractors surrounding Scott Air Force Base, while Kansas City draws demand from telecommunications and enterprise technology firms, and smaller markets like Springfield reflect regional infrastructure and healthcare IT projects.

Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than many technical disciplines, because much of systems engineering work centers on documentation, modeling, and design review rather than hands-on hardware. About 61% of systems engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles requiring lab access, integration testing, or a security clearance facility are typically on-site. Requirements management, architecture design, and systems analysis positions are the most commonly offered remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to associate systems engineer or systems analyst roles at Missouri's large defense and aerospace employers, which run structured new-graduate programs. Boeing St. Louis and Leidos regularly recruit from Missouri University of Science and Technology and Washington University for entry-level systems roles. Internship experience with requirements documentation or integration testing, combined with an Engineer-in-Training designation from the Missouri licensing board, gives candidates without professional experience a concrete edge.

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

You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated continuously. Search the listings, identify roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No account is required to view openings.

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