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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading projects, ensuring compliance, and mentoring talent. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality designs while tracking financials and...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the growth and cohesion of multi-discipline teams, leading complex electrical engineering projects to successful completion while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to regulatory stan...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and coordinating innovative electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure project success, provide technical expertise, and mentor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Drive the future of systems engineering by leading cross-disciplinary teams in developing advanced Datalink systems for Land, Sea, and Air domains. Engage in lifecycle phases from design to integratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $144K *

Engineer innovative radar processing solutions, overseeing system architecture, algorithm design, and requirements development. Collaborate with teams to enhance radar performance, integrating advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $235K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of complex MILSATCOM systems. Collaborate across teams to address interoperability challenges and deliver expert technical solutions that enhance mission succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $250K *

Pioneer high-performance MMIC designs for satellite communication systems, overseeing projects from architecture to product integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize circuits an...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $240K *

Lead, mentor, and innovate large-scale systems as part of an agile team, ensuring security, scalability, and performance of complex infrastructures across various environments using modern automation...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $240K *

Transform our infrastructure management by leading a dynamic DevOps team. Collaborate on innovative solutions for system design, maintain security and performance of critical platforms, and ensure suc...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Join a team that's driving aerospace innovation through advanced materials and technology integration. Collaborate with engineers to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and compliance in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance cybersecurity initiatives by leading assessments, documentation, and compliance for naval warfare systems, while ensuring adherence to DoD policies and facilitating risk management efforts acr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of space power systems by engaging in dynamic projects requiring analysis, design, and collaboration. You will grow in responsibility while working on real flight hardware for a comme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform modular weapon systems architecture to enhance competitiveness, technology insertion, and production scalability. Lead model-based systems engineering initiatives ensuring alignment with Gov...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Architect resilient geospatial intelligence solutions, guiding engineering teams through the systems engineering lifecycle. Ensure alignment with Federal mission needs and drive integration efforts ac...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $240K *

Support satellite system development and acquisitions to enhance resiliency, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration and mission success throughout the s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team to enhance satellite operations through effective systems engineering and integration support, improving efficiency in a fast-paced, multi-satellite environment while collaborati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Shape the future of satellite operations by leading complex on-orbit testing and integration processes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver reliable...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $235K *

Take ownership of reliability across complex electromechanical systems, ensuring high quality from design to production. Collaborate with diverse teams to build robust test frameworks, drive investiga...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Optimize national security through innovative payload integration. Lead integration efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive FPGA implementations on cutting-edge space flight hardware. Enjoy...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine the integration of modeling and simulation capabilities across product development, ensuring alignment with mission needs and system architectures while enhancing technical performance acros...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $190K *

Champion cutting-edge control systems for the nuclear industry while leading design and implementation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success and mentor engineers for caree...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Transform mechanical engineering through innovative design and integration of advanced avionics hardware. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance aerospace solutions while ensuring qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of PNT technologies by leading the Innovation Center. You will oversee projects, manage operations, and drive collaboration across government and industry for gro...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $285K *

Champion the engineering integrity of a vital Wi-Fi platform for airlines, ensuring system-level performance and reliability while collaborating across teams. Drive improvements and streamline operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $191K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the success of national intelligence systems through strategic engineering, integration, and innovative solutions for enterprise resiliency and defense acquisitions, enabli...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.