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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$70K - $95K *

Advance your career by ensuring passenger railcar integrity through inspections, structural calculations, and design verification. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards while supporting pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Architect innovative data pipelines for the US Space Force, integrating complex datasets and delivering insightful analysis that enhances satellite communication capabilities for mission-critical oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $185K *

Lead the product management team to drive strategic initiatives, oversee product lifecycle, and ensure profitability of residential and commercial offerings while collaborating cross-functionally to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by supporting critical space missions and Enhancing safety and mission assurance in human spaceflight through detailed analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Work remot...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $133K *

Reimagine project delivery by managing VDC initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely deliverables, effective budgeting, and quality execution. Collaborate across teams to align resourc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in shaping and enhancing internal developer platforms, driving innovation across AWS, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform Cloud, and JFrog Artifactory with a focus on security, compliance, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $235K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge algorithms for remote sensing systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative software for real-time data processing and decision su...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing export compliance initiatives while ensuring adherence to government regulations in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Drive operational improvements aligned with strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a talented team, driving innovative projects, and collaborating across functions to build robust applications that enhance business capabilities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to the modernization of testing frameworks by managing requirement assessments, risk evaluations, and stakeholder collaboration while enhancing strategies for Independent Verification and V...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $180K *

Optimize customer training programs for advanced drone technology across public safety and national security sectors. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure effective, compliant adoption of compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's enhancing systems through expert analysis, functional testing, and innovative solutions. Your role involves collaborating with business partners, developing requirements, and optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and develop cloud-native applications, integrating AI features while providing technical leadership. This senior role requires strong expertise in C#, .NET, and AI tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $277K *

Grow your career by leading a high-performing team of technical experts driving AI, data protection, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Influence outcomes through strategic engagements and coaching...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in managing multi-stream technology programs for federal clients, bridging communication between stakeholders and development teams while managing expectations and ensuring project mil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Grow with us as you develop scalable web applications in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product infrastructure, ensuring security and performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Innovate cutting-edge solutions as you lead in multi-cloud environments, optimize scalability, and mentor engineers. Drive quality software development, streamline workflows, and enhance end-user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in driving technical excellence for HVDC substation projects, ensuring seamless integration, design optimization, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and guiding engineering tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $133K *

Advance cloud infrastructure support by collaborating in Agile teams, automating systems, managing incidents, and enhancing documentation to improve operational efficiency and reliability...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $187K *

Lead strategic capital planning and execution across multiple facilities, enhancing team capabilities and driving operational excellence through a collaborative approach to project management and cros...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $130K *

Contribute to delivering AI-driven solutions, integrating data and workflows within customer environments using Palantir Foundry and AIP. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure rapid and effective de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $204K *

Pioneer innovative project management for large-scale system projects. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensure delivery meets strategic goals, and strengthen stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $160K *

Lead the development of full stack features for innovative payment solutions. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineers, owning projects end-to-end while ensuring scalable, reliable systems fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join the forefront of AI innovation by architecting and leading the development of cutting-edge GenAI platforms. Shape the future of agentic workflows and LLM-backed services while mentoring a team of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion effective project management by leading diverse engineering teams to deliver timely, cost-effective structural solutions while ensuring compliance with all regulations and client expectations...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.