Senior Level Systems Engineer Jobs

Senior level systems engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of architecture decisions, system reliability at scale, and the cross-functional initiatives that define how infrastructure evolves. Openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like General Motors, Amazon, and Rocket Lab hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateTexas
Top employerGeneral Motors
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type69% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Battery Management Systems - Electrical Engineer
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Battery Management Systems - Electrical Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$176k - $312k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Systems Engineer 1
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Systems Engineer 1
Onto Innovation
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Senior Systems Integration Engineer
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Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Freenome
Brisbane, California
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Biomedical Engineering
$200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Principal Engineer, Hardware Engineering - AI Server Systems
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Senior Principal Engineer, Hardware Engineering - AI Server Systems
Dell Technologies
Texas
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Engineering
$176k - $242k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Power Systems Automation Engineer
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Power Systems Automation Engineer
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$82k - $194k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Systems Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

General Motors4 open roles
Amazon3 open roles
Rocket Lab3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Automotive

Senior Level Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level systems engineer job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned complex systems end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Candidates who stand out can point to specific architectural decisions they drove, incidents they led the response to, and junior engineers they mentored. A strong portfolio of system design work, evidence of cross-team influence, and clear communication of tradeoffs all carry significant weight at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level systems engineers?

Companies hiring senior level systems engineers right now include General Motors, Amazon, and Rocket Lab, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises managing complex infrastructure, defense and government contractors, and technology-driven companies scaling distributed systems.

Are there remote senior level systems engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and specialization. About 31% of senior level systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand for experienced engineers who can operate independently without close on-site supervision. Roles requiring security clearances or hands-on lab work tend to remain on-site.

What makes a systems engineer role senior level?

Senior level systems engineer roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence rather than task execution. These engineers set technical direction, make architecture decisions that affect multiple teams or products, and are accountable for the reliability and performance of critical systems. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers is typically expected, and the ability to communicate technical tradeoffs to non-engineering stakeholders is a core requirement.

Which industries hire the most senior level systems engineers?

Senior Level systems engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale, high-availability systems where experienced engineering judgment directly affects product reliability, security, and performance.