Aircraft Systems Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Aircraft Systems Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Aircraft Systems Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $81,046 as of January 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $70,970 and $95,198. 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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Aircraft Worker (HSC-3)-1 with Security Clearance

Pacific Architects and Engineers LLC (PAE LLC) - San Diego , CA

Essential Responsibilities: 1) Performs aircraft movement, aircraft fuel/defuel, aircraft/rotor system tie down, install/uninstall blade restraints. 2) Securing aircraft and blades, servicing ...

ClearanceJobs.com - 25 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic II ( Ordnance Certification) with Security Clearance

Amentum - San Diego , CA

... systems and phase and preservation services. Essential Responsibilities: * Repairs and rebuilds ... engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or ...

ClearanceJobs.com - 3 days ago

Aircraft Mechanic

SAIC Corporation - San Diego , CA

... system components, engines and fuel systems components, canopies and windscreen assemblies ... solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our ...

Nexxt - 1 day ago

Aircraft Mechanic II with Security Clearance

Amentum - San Diego , CA

... systems and phase and preservation services. Essential Responsibilities: * Repairs and rebuilds ... engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or ...

ClearanceJobs.com - 45 days ago

Unmanned Vehicles Systems Safety Engineer

BOEING - San Diego , CA

... aircraft. The selected candidate will provide the technical guidance and perform critical systems ... engineering work on an airborne system. Primary Employee work location is Saint Louis, MO ...

Boeing - 11 days ago

Sr. Principal Engineer Systems, Safety

Northrop Grumman - San Diego , CA

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to join the Global Hawk ... Aircraft (rollup FTA) analysis, Operating & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), or the ARP4754/4761 ...

Northrop Grumman - 38 days ago

What does an Aircraft Systems Engineer do?

Aircraft Systems Engineer

Develop and coordinate engineering orders to direct the modification of the aircraft or aircraft systems, developing repair documentation for in-service aircraft and aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance visits.

April 07, 2020

Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.

June 04, 2020

Design experience relative to aircraft in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware/Software Integration, or Systems Integration.

July 09, 2020

Active Secret clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) adjudicated within the previous 5 calendar years.

July 13, 2020

Leads technical gate reviews (requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews) to ensure program readiness prior to presentation to the customer.

July 22, 2020

Manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation.

July 22, 2020

Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.

August 07, 2020

Requires a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) adjudicated within the previous 5 calendar years.

August 11, 2020

Provide engineering support for the integration of aircraft systems including integrated cockpit systems, automatic flight control systems, TCAS, TAWS, Weather Radar and other assorted avionics systems.

August 24, 2020

Support Engineering Investigations (EIs), which includes on-site support, by performing engineering analysis, testing, data review and report writing.

October 21, 2020

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Aircraft Systems Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

70970

95198

81046

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

71087

95330

82272

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aircraft Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Aircraft Systems Engineer ranges from $70,970 to $95,198 with the average base salary of $81,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,087 to $95,330 with the average total cash compensation of $82,272.

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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