How much does a Lead Systems Engineer make in Wilmington, NC? The average Lead Systems Engineer salary in Wilmington, NC is $153,456 as of February 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $144,245 and $165,088. 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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Lead Systems Engineer

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Principal Communication Systems Engineer Los Angeles, CA Our exciting Space client in the LA area ... In this position, you will lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago
Tricon Residential - Tustin , CA
Job Description The Cloud Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing support for all ... Lead and manage small projects * Demonstrable experience in migrating on-premises workloads to the ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 59 days ago
Harnham - San Francisco County , CA
LEAD DATA ENGINEER, DATA AND SYSTEMS San Francisco, CA Remote 170-225,000k with bonus Cannot sponsor at this time- No C2C Company- I have partnered with an innovative healthcare start-up looking for ...
LinkedIn - 72 days ago
You Will: • Lead engineering and design for our client • Perform administrative, design ... systems for Windows 10 and 11 Endpoints • 5+ years of experience developing desktop deployment ...
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 18 days ago
Calnetix Technologies - Los Angeles County , CA
The Lead Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of power converter design ... Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems * Strong skillset of debugging power electronics ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Executive Recruiting LLC - San Luis Obispo , CA
As the Lead Loads Engineer , you will be responsible for defining, analyzing, and validating loads ... control system and flight dynamics engineers to optimize control surface and actuation system ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Systems Engineer: Architecture, Design, Integration, Maintenance ...More