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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$160K - $230K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge mixed-signal SoCs through advanced behavioral modeling and innovative verification strategies, influencing integration and successful silicon tapeout in a colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $271K *

Champion the development of embedded flight software by leading a skilled team through the full software lifecycle, ensuring quality and meeting program goals for high-stakes spacecraft in low-earth o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $208K *

Lead cross-functional engineering efforts for complex missions; oversee design, development, and operations to deliver high-reliability systems for government and commercial clients, ensuring all cust...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by delivering robust APIs and integrations while mentoring engineers. With a focus on performance and reliability, you'll support architecture and code quality across teams, tackling...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $270K *

Elevate our astronautics capabilities by leading orbit determination development, implementing advanced algorithms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mission analysis and technical exc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engage with U.S. Navy personnel to provide critical IT support on afloat networks. Collaborate on root-cause analysis and technical solutions while ensuring optimal system performance. Thrive in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $190K *

Transform the future of energy as a senior Integration Engineer, driving complex hardware systems integration. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution in a h...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in software development, driving technical projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing our leading-edge applications through innovative solutions and effective c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Shape the future of digital transformation by providing vital systems engineering support for modernization initiatives impacting U.S. Coast Guard operations and enterprise solutions. Collaborate acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Join a team that's fostering innovation by implementing robust DevOps practices, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and supporting dynamic environments while collaborating with key stakeholders and driving op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions by mentoring developers, driving code quality, and optimizing performance across modern frontend and backend frameworks...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software by leading innovative development with cutting-edge technologies. Drive excellence in code quality, system architecture, and mentor junior developers...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $106K *

Empower project success by managing preconstruction engineering activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and optimizing processes for efficient project delivery and risk management across multiple...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to drive innovative design solutions for data center projects, ensuring compliance with standards while leading initiatives from concept through execution and optimizin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$168K - $333K *

Make your mark at the forefront of reliability engineering! Lead the development of transformative reliability strategies and operational excellence within a dynamic team, while managing large-scale s...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the implementation of advanced data modeling strategies while integrating AI technologies. Collaborate with federal agencies to enhance decision-making and user experience, using your expertise t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $222K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to facilitate geolocation solutions, support project management, and create technical documentation. Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to enhance operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $227K *

Elevate your engineering career by driving innovative solutions in semiconductor capital equipment. As a Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead subsystem design and integration, ensuring t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Oversee system design and integration across multi-tier applications, ensuring scalable solutions in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable architectures while g...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Optimize cloud services to enhance performance and cost-efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment to improve Medicare and Medicaid applications while leading techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead a team of power system engineers in advanced modeling and NERC studies, ensuring high-quality project delivery while driving business growth and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with clients t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

Innovate in a remote environment by leading the design and delivery of secure, cloud-native applications. Drive enterprise performance and resilience through advanced containerization and integrative...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative cloud-based and on-premises solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance and deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to building robust software solutions and optimizing data pipelines. We're looking for a skilled Senior Developer with expertise in frontend and backend technologies, clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   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.