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Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 27 open job postings for Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer roles at 11 companies, updated Nov 5, 2026.

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Pay distribution

Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer: postings by posted pay27 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 10 bands from $100K to $200K. Median $142K; middle half $111K–$156K.Median $142K$100K$200K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 6; $120K–$130K: 4; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 6; $150K–$160K: 6; $160K–$170K: 0; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$110K median, $103K–$111K typical, 7 postingsMid level: middle half $103K–$111K, median $110K
  2. Senior$143K median, $142K–$158K typical, 19 postingsSenior: middle half $142K–$158K, median $143K

Companies hiring

  1. Valkyrie Enterprises$158K median, $110K–$193K typical, 7 postingsValkyrie Enterprises: middle half $110K–$193K, median $158K
  2. Chenega$142K median, $125K–$142K typical, 5 postingsChenega: middle half $125K–$142K, median $142K
  3. Parsons2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. Internal Chenega2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Valkyrie Enterprises · $158K median, 7 postings
  2. Chenega · $142K median, 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$142K median, $111K–$156K typical, 26 postingsUnited States: middle half $111K–$156K, median $142K
  2. Virginia$142K median, $111K–$150K typical, 21 postingsVirginia: middle half $111K–$150K, median $142K
  3. Fort Belvoir, VA$142K median, $111K–$150K typical, 21 postingsFort Belvoir, VA: middle half $111K–$150K, median $142K
  4. Alabama$158K median, $93.1K–$193K typical, 4 postingsAlabama: middle half $93.1K–$193K, median $158K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $143K median, $125K–$158K typical, from 17 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$110K median, $103K–$110K typical, 6 postings2–4 years: middle half $103K–$110K, median $110K
  2. 5–7 years$142K median, $125K–$158K typical, 7 postings5–7 years: middle half $125K–$158K, median $142K
  3. 8+ years$142K median, $142K–$150K typical, 7 postings8+ years: middle half $142K–$150K, median $142K

Newest Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer postings

  1. Senior Missile Defense System Architecture EngineerParsons · Fort Belvoir, VA · $104K–$181K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. Missile Defense System Architecture EngineerTelesis · Huntsville, AL · $93.1K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  3. Principal Missile Defense System Architecture EngineerTelesis · Fort Belvoir, VA · $111K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  4. Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4645)Valkyrie Enterprises · Huntsville, AL · $150K–$166K/yr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
  5. Senior Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer (Job ID:4644)Valkyrie Enterprises · Huntsville, AL · $185K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 24, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer jobs is $142K a year, from 27 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

What is the typical Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $111K–$156K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $110K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Valkyrie Enterprises ($158K), Chenega ($142K).

How does Missile Defense System Architecture Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $110K, Senior $143K.

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