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How much does a Senior Systems Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Senior Systems Engineer in the United States is $56 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51 and $62. Hourly rate 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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Senior Systems Engineer - Hardware

DeepSight Technology - Seattle , WA

We are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Hardware to join us full-time . With a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 - $200,000 per year based on skills, location, and ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory - Colorado Springs , CO

Job ID: 20829 The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking a transitioning military officer to serve as a Senior Systems Engineer to help the U.S. Space Force ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

George Fox University - Staff and Administrator - Newberg , OR

The Senior Systems Engineer will work with our institutional technology team to provide technology infrastructure to help the university meet the needs of students and employees. They will design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer - EPMS

Albireo Energy - Phoenix , AZ

In addition to the responsibilities below, the Sr. Systems Engineer works under the Engineering Manager performing routine and complex technical duties in project design, implementation, and ...

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Sr. Systems Engineer

Iris Technology Corp - Irvine , CA

Work closely with Senior Systems Engineer and Director of Engineering to ensure that System design meets architecture * Support technical reviews by preparing slides, attending, and/or presenting ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

T-Rex Solutions - Sierra Vista , AZ

T-Rex Solutions is seeking to hire a qualified Senior Systems Engineer to support our DISA JITC TEC II program. This is a brand new effort to support DISA's mission to conduct DODIN operations for ...

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Common responsibilities of a Senior Systems Engineer

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.

November 16, 2022

Designs and develops highly available and scalable platforms with a focus on automating all phases of the process using scripting languages, software development, and automation platforms.

December 21, 2022

Evaluate and recommend solutions for migrating legacy data from existing hosting environments and other applicable data sources to the new database repository.

December 30, 2022

Manages institutional risk related to data storage and security application and infrastructure down time alerts, performing environment and OS changes, and interacting with business, customers etc.

February 14, 2023

Develop a master test schedule in accordance with the agreed upon test strategy, corporate it into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (in conjunction with other functional leads) and update the test schedule as necessary.

March 01, 2023

Review current technology suite and evaluate solutions and alternatives to either improve efficiencies, management, or cost savings.

March 24, 2023

Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

April 27, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Senior Systems Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Senior Systems Engineer ranges from $51 to $62 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $53 to $65 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $58.

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