What is a mission systems engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a mission systems engineer

1. Explore mission systems engineer education requirements

   Most common mission systems engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.8 %

   Master's

   18.5 %

   Associate

   5.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific mission systems engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Systems Engineering	23.12%
   Architecture	13.36%
   Python	13.04%
   Risk Management	6.49%
   MATLAB	5.76%

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3. Complete relevant mission systems engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mission systems engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mission systems engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mission systems engineer resumes.

4. Research mission systems engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage network access controls, providing limit SYBASE and LDAP system support for multiple databases.
   • Manage security, which includes monitoring and controlling database access, assigning permissions to application owners.
   • Engage in refurbishing and replacing critical mechanical grind support equipment (GSE) for NASA's return to flight effort.
   • Maintain software for ephemeris load generation for NOAA satellites.

5. Get mission systems engineer experience

   Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a mission systems engineer. The most common roles before becoming a mission systems engineer include systems engineer, integration and test engineer team lead and systems integration engineer.

6. Apply for mission systems engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a mission systems engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams