MITRE employees working as Space Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Space Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Space Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,763 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,357 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Space Systems Engineer at MITRE is $147,019 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $218,788 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,187 (25th percentile) and $181,632 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by MITRE Space Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Space Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $87 per hour.
Space Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,016 and $15,136 monthly.