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 - $216K *

Champion security excellence by managing NOC and SOC operations, driving real-time decision-making, and overseeing contractor teams to ensure a secure environment 24/7. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the commissioning of systems, ensuring they meet performance standards and project specifications. Collaborate across disciplines, execute checks, and lead the success...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$224K - $356K *

Partner with us to lead groundbreaking projects at the intersection of wireless technology and public sector innovation, driving strategic goals in AI and 6G collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $166K *

Develop and implement robust full stack services for secure satellite communications. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities, ensuring alignment with mission goals and tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $356K *

Transform operational excellence in a fast-paced environment by leading the strategy for reliability in large-scale systems, driving innovation and improvement while guiding teams through best practic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $114K *

Advance your career by ensuring quality and compliance in aerospace design. Collaborate closely with teams to review engineering models and documents, acting as a key quality gate for deliverables tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $210K *

Lead the charge in pioneering AI projects by transforming executive inquiries into actionable insights. Manage a skilled team to rapidly validate concepts, embrace ambiguity, and clearly communicate f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Help us shape the future of our platform by ensuring scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure while mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions to boost engineering productivity and system...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in GPU hardware deployment within AI training clusters. Build and manage a skilled team for efficient integration and support, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of energy by leading Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the WECC footprint, optimizing project interconnection strategies, and modeling renewable generatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$149K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise IAM strategies, driving security architecture, and managing authentication solutions to enhance organizational cybersecurity and compliance across complex system...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Manage field deployments and integrations across optical and RF systems, ensuring flawless operation under real-world conditions. Drive solutions based on diverse technical knowledge and customer need...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence and reliability across our product portfolio, leading SRE and QA teams while defining strategy, metrics, and incident management. Collaborate with engineering and security...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $141K *

Join us to design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for airborne systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative aviation technologies that empower defense operations and enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Innovate by creating robust software solutions that enhance automation capabilities. As a senior contributor, you'll drive technical architecture, deliver high-quality C# and .NET applications, and me...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable IaaS solutions within a NATO-secured environment, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure comprehensive au...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $213K *

Lead a dedicated team to perform critical safety analyses for thermal-hydraulic stability and noise in nuclear plants, ensuring compliance and optimizing operations for existing and future BWR systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $123K *

Empower quality excellence across product lifecycle in this hands-on role, overseeing project management and quality assurance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software applications, optimize APIs and UI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product delivery and quality in an agile environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$388K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in innovating cloud infrastructure at scale, driving excellence in managed compute services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences while optimizing cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering enterprise-grade applications, bridging architecture and execution. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll lead multi-component systems from concept to delivery, m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate and develop commercial-grade software solutions. Engage in all phases from ideation to deployment, ensuring high-quality coding practices while collaborating closely wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of developing high-impact SAP BTP services, guiding a talented team through all stages of product design and implementation. Champion coding practices and collaborate with stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.