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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$135K - $203K *

Join a dedicated team to shape the future of maritime systems engineering, supporting advanced technologies and complex programs critical to national security. Collaborate across disciplines to innova...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge radar systems for satellite technology. Collaborate on advanced signal processing, RF hardware, and algorithms to deliver all-weather sensing capabilities fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $160K *

Join a team that's integral to transforming military communications and battle management. Leverage your extensive systems engineering expertise to deliver resilient solutions that enhance operational...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Lead the charge in driving systems engineering excellence for military defense programs, ensuring compliance with technical specifications while enhancing processes, supporting risk assessment, and in...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of air defense systems by supporting integration and testing for advanced software solutions. Collaborate on a high-stakes portfolio, ensuring military readiness...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $125K *

Lead innovative systems engineering initiatives to deliver comprehensive solutions, engaging cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Drive hands-on testing and validation processes, ensuring...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Reposted 2 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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $171K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define requirements, manage validation processes, and drive advancements in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $171K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative systems engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to define and refine requirements while managing multi-disciplinary efforts and ensuring integration with...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $171K *

Join our team to drive systems engineering excellence, develop requirements, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on modernization and sustainment efforts while influencing future technologie...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $203K *

Explore dynamic maritime programs of national importance, contributing to advanced oceanic systems development through systems engineering and collaboration within multi-disciplined teams...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $181K *

Transform radar product development by defining requirements, shaping system architecture, and overseeing verification and validation from concept to design maturity while collaborating across enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Execute digital ecosystem and cloud architecture solutions while integrating advanced technologies, ensuring seamless delivery of operational capabilities and supporting the agency's mission in cuttin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Engage in the design and validation of advanced space electronics systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, radiation-tolerant products that meet rigorous mission requirem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate across teams to drive the development and integration of advanced airborne systems. Lead requirements management and design efforts to ensure technical performance and mission readiness th...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $203K *

Engineer innovative systems solutions that enhance defense technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and test advanced systems aimed at protecting US and allied forc...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead engineering oversight for development and evaluation of payload systems and countermeasures. Collaborate across teams, guiding programs through critical milestones while ensuring technical integr...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Join us to develop and execute system safety programs and strategies, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with military standards while collaborating across teams to mitigate risks throughout all...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a high-impact team to develop advanced space radar technologies while applying your systems engineering expertise to solve complex challenges in defense and aerospace sectors. Collaborate in an A...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $332K *

Join a team that designs and modernizes secure integrations for a mission-critical platform utilizing Java microservices, cloud infrastructures, and edge technologies while solving complex interoperab...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving the architecture and modernization of enterprise infrastructure across diverse environments. Lead strategic initiatives while mentoring engineers to deliver scalable, secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.