Discover Senior Principal Systems Engineer Jobs

Welcome to our category for Senior Principal Systems Engineer roles. You'll find a range of opportunities spanning from systems development to technical leadership.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer Roles

As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you'll oversee system architecture, guide technical teams, and address the most complex engineering challenges.

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$190K - $220K *

Elevate your career with a Senior RF Systems Engineer role, where you'll lead the development and oversight of cutting-edge spaceborne RF payloads, ensuring mission success through expert analysis and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Transform advanced aeronautic programs by leading system architecture and engineering activities. Utilize systems engineering skills to manage requirements and risks while guiding teams through integr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $215K *

Join a team that provides technical leadership in RF systems engineering, driving innovative solutions for radar and sensor technologies. Collaborate across disciplines to support program objectives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering projects, leading system design, implementation, and problem resolution initiatives. Bring your expertise to mentoring engineers while ensuring cust...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $184K *

Join a team that architects the Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE), integrating IT solutions across program lifecycles. Lead technical efforts and engage with government clients to enhance systems en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity engineers to ensure robust cyber protections are integrated into weapon systems, guiding system architecture and evaluating cybersecurity risks to meet mission obj...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Partner with us to deliver expert systems engineering support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance and mission success while enhancing capabilities for U.S. Air Force programs and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in system engineering solutions, performing evaluations and tests, managing technical baselines, and providing critical support for defense programs to ensure optimal performance and c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $174K *

Join a team that's solving complex engineering challenges by developing innovative solutions and collaborating across diverse design teams to manage technical baselines and support key milestones in s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Drive system engineering excellence by evaluating programs, performing validations, and enhancing technical processes to ensure subsystems meet design specifications while providing engineering suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $233K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge algorithms for missile detection and tracking, employing advanced estimation techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

The Senior Systems Engineer will work with the Pilot team to assist a client in bringing a new Electric Vehicle to market. This role involves developing requirements for various subsystems, designing...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $220K *

Pioneer as a technical project leader, utilizing systems engineering principles to guide interdisciplinary teams in the development of electronic and software systems, ensuring effective communication...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $220K *

Champion complex systems engineering by leading multifaceted projects, guiding technical direction, and solving major issues. Collaborate across disciplines to innovatively address challenges in elect...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion the future of electrical systems engineering by leading design, analysis, and testing efforts. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance aerospace projects and ensure compliance with establis...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Engineer robust hardware/software systems for mission assurance, ensuring quality and security. Contribute to scalable architectures and interface designs, while guiding engineering processes and risk...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $220K *

Lead and optimize technical project initiatives, driving systems engineering for complex electronic and software systems. Collaborate across disciplines, provide technical guidance, and ensure project...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing cutting-edge power electronics systems, guiding multidisciplinary teams through architecture definition, customer requirements, and risk mitigation to achie...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $200K *

Design and develop advanced physical layer modems for LEO satellite systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct performance analysis, and optimize communication system performance to ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $165K *

Partner with us to advance missile systems engineering initiatives, driving technical excellence in requirements management, integration, and validation as you collaborate with cross-functional teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge electronic subsystems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high reliability and performance in mission-critical space hardware...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Shape the future of Systems Safety Engineering by leading collaborative efforts in safety analysis, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882 and DO-178/DO-254 standards, and driving innovation in safety p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $137K *

Contribute to innovative Electromagnetic Warfare systems as a Systems Engineer supporting USMC initiatives. Collaborate with Navy teams and enhance design, integration, and testing of complex engineer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $184K *

Lead reliability engineering analysis in a collaborative environment, ensuring system performance requirements of subsystems are established and met. Engage cross-functional teams to enhance overall s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $163K *

Build your career with a dynamic team supporting maritime programs of national importance. Contribute to cutting-edge oceanic systems and collaborate across disciplines to drive innovative solutions a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Principal Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Principal Systems Engineer handles system architecture, leads technical teams, and solves advanced engineering problems. They're often responsible for guiding overall system design and integration.

  • What skills do I need to have for these roles?question toggle

    Skills commonly required include system design, team leadership, analytical thinking and knowledge in systems integration.

  • What industries hire Senior Principal Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Industries like Technology, Aerospace, Defense, Telecommunications, and more require the expertise of Senior Principal Systems Engineers.