Last updated 2026-08-02
74 Systems Engineering Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 74 Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States, including Systems Engineer, Wireless Communications Systems Engineer, and Systems Integration & Test Engineer roles from Northrop Grumman, Boozallen, and BAE Systems. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Professionals who design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycles.
Salaries for Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $97K | $120K–$175K | $235K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $115K | $143K | $179K | 182 |
| California | $125K | $150K | $186K | 1,530 |
| U.S. | $115K | $143K | $176K | 6,254 |
Salary data: 50 of 74 jobs include pay information (68%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Systems Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Systems Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 97 |
| Boozallen | 8 |
| BAE Systems | 5 |
| Shield AI | 5 |
| Cubic Secure Communications, LLC | 4 |
| L3Harris Technologies | 4 |
| Saronic Technologies | 4 |
Systems Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 74 | 100% |
Systems Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Systems Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer | 4 | 5% |
| Wireless Communications Systems Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Systems Integration & Test Engineer | 2 | 3% |
| Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering | 1 | 1% |
| Lead Wireless Communications Systems Engineer | 1 | 1% |
- How many Systems Engineering jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 74 Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro (Lower (p25) $115K, Mid (p50) $143K, Higher (p75) $179K, 182 postings with salary ranges) and California (Lower (p25) $125K, Mid (p50) $150K, Higher (p75) $186K, 1,530 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Systems Engineering roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Northrop Grumman (97 jobs, 56%), Boozallen (8 jobs, 5%), BAE Systems (5 jobs, 3%), Shield AI (5 jobs, 3%), and Cubic Secure Communications, LLC (4 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (35 jobs, 47%), Mid (34 jobs, 46%), and Entry (5 jobs, 7%).
- What work schedules are common for Systems Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (74 jobs, 100%).
- What Systems Engineering job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Systems Engineer (4 jobs, 5%), Wireless Communications Systems Engineer (1 job, 1%), Systems Integration & Test Engineer (2 jobs, 3%), Staff Engineer, Systems Engineering (1 job, 1%), and Lead Wireless Communications Systems Engineer (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (74 of 74). 35 of 74 current jobs are at the senior level. 50 of 74 jobs include pay information.
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Jul 16- We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Systems Engineer (Mid–Senior Level) to support the PMW 770 LBUCS Receive program of record.
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