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Systems Engineer
What 220 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 787 active Systems Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 52% of listings, ahead of Python and Systems Engineering. 220 companies are hiring right now, led by Anduril Industries. 26% of Systems Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 8% are remote.
787active postings
26%ask for AI skills
8%remote
220companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 52% | |
| Python | 39% | |
| Systems Engineering | 37% | |
| Aerospace | 32% | |
| Computer Science | 27% | |
| Collaboration | 23% | |
| Electrical Engineering | 21% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 20% | |
| Linux | 19% | |
| Government | 19% | |
| Networking | 18% | |
| System Design | 16% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 129 |
| Rocket Lab | 42 |
| Cloudflare | 30 |
| Pure Storage | 22 |
| Voyager Technologies, Inc. | 19 |
| SpaceX | 18 |