Lead Engineer, Systems Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Engineer, Systems Engineering make in the United States? The average Lead Engineer, Systems Engineering salary in the United States is $105,960 as of February 26, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $98,005 and $141,465. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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C4ISR Lead Systems Engineer REMOTE
Advanced Technology Systems Company - McLean , VA
Required Skills/Knowledge · Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent · ... Write/lead trade studies, use cases, white papers, etc. · Experience with Pursuits, Bids ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Operations Lead - Systems Engineering Analyst
BOEING - Herndon , VA
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking an Operations Lead (Systems Engineering Analyst). This is a level 4 position. You will be joining the Mission Operations team ...
Boeing - 9 days ago
Principal/Lead Engineer - Space Systems
Scientific Systems - Reston , VA
SSCI is looking for a Principal or Lead Engineer for projects in the areas of multi-vehicle ... Experience with systems and software engineering processes (software planning, design development ...
LinkedIn - 25 days ago
Systems Engineer Product Owner/Manager - Team Lead
RTX - Merrifield , VA
Providing Systems Engineering project leadership in support of a large, leading edge cybersecurity ... Lead and Chief Engineer * Interfacing directly with the Customer, stakeholders, and end-users ...
Raytheon - 6 days ago
Systems Engineer (Analytic Outreach)
Perspecta - Chantilly , VA
Business Group Highlights Intelligence The Intelligence group provides high-end systems engineering ... The SE liaison will work within our customer's organizations and serve as the lead AO ...
Perspecta - 6 days ago
Lead IT Systems Engineer - Federal - Herndon, VA
Lumen - Herndon , VA
The Role The Lead IT Systems Engineer will work in a challenging, hands-on environment supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other specialized customers in support of National ...
Lumen - 81 days ago

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105960
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