Last updated 2026-07-05
145 Systems Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 145 Systems Engineering jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Systems Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Professionals who design, integrate, and manage complex systems throughout their life cycles.
Washington, DC, United States Systems Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Systems Engineering roles near Washington, DC, United States pay a median rate of $86/hr based on 3 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $100K | $125K–$170K | $206K |
| Hourly | $74/hr | $86/hr | $88/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $149K | $131K-$178K | 326 postings |
| District of Columbia | $166K | $146K-$191K | 58 postings |
| U.S. | $143K | $115K-$178K | 4,594 postings |
Pay visibility: 76 of 145 visible postings include structured pay data (52%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Systems Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Systems Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 37 |
| BAE Systems | 30 |
| Boozallen | 26 |
| Peraton | 26 |
| The MITRE Corporation | 23 |
| Anduril Industries | 21 |
| X-Energy, LLC | 10 |
Systems Engineering jobs by schedule
Systems Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Systems Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer | 12 | 8% |
| Senior Systems Engineer | 9 | 6% |
| Chief Engineer | 4 | 3% |
| Systems Integrator | 4 | 3% |
| Systems Engineer IV | 3 | 2% |
Systems Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 42 | 41% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 28 | 27% |
| Springfield, VA, United States | 12 | 12% |
| Laurel, MD, United States | 10 | 10% |
| Alexandria, VA, United States | 10 | 10% |
FAQ
- How many Systems Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 145 Systems Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Systems Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($149K P50, $131K-$178K P25-P75, 326 postings) and District of Columbia ($166K P50, $146K-$191K P25-P75, 58 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Systems Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (37 jobs, 12%), BAE Systems (30 jobs, 10%), Boozallen (26 jobs, 8%), Peraton (26 jobs, 8%), and The MITRE Corporation (23 jobs, 7%).
- What seniority levels are common for Systems Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (70 jobs, 48%), Senior (65 jobs, 45%), and Entry (10 jobs, 7%).
- What work schedules are common for Systems Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (143 jobs, 99%) and Contract (2 jobs, 1%).
- What Systems Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Systems Engineer (12 jobs, 8%), Senior Systems Engineer (9 jobs, 6%), Chief Engineer (4 jobs, 3%), Systems Integrator (4 jobs, 3%), and Systems Engineer IV (3 jobs, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (143 of 145). Mid-level roles account for 70 of 145 listings. 76 of 145 visible postings include structured pay data.
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