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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$180K - $235K *

Join a team that's advancing extraterrestrial exploration by leading the design and development of cutting-edge robotic control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in challenging env...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Optimize advanced manufacturing technologies for aerospace applications, leading R&D projects in welding, automation, and additive manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $114K *

Empower the future of embedded systems engineering by leading development, design, and architecture efforts. Mentor junior engineers while enhancing existing technologies and contributing to innovativ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $181K *

Advance your career by leading critical space systems integration and support. Drive innovation within the acquisition life cycle, ensuring mission readiness and technology advancement to bolster nati...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate product quality by designing and implementing advanced test strategies, driving automation, and collaborating across teams to enhance system verification practices for optical networking solut...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $204K *

Lead the design and development of systems engineering solutions while collaborating with multi-discipline teams to enhance verification and validation processes, ensuring system requirements are met...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Transform complex systems into innovative solutions by leading requirements development and verification efforts, fostering collaboration across disciplines to ensure successful program execution and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career with us by evaluating and defining next-gen system capabilities, optimizing satellite network architecture, and driving innovation in a fast-paced hybrid environment. Your expert...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $220K *

Innovate in the realm of SoC design by leading DFT strategies for cutting-edge digital systems, ensuring superior testability and quality from design inception through manufacturing, engaging with cro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Champion our network infrastructure as a Senior Systems Engineer, overseeing design, implementation, and maintenance of secure systems across venues, while ensuring optimal performance, vendor managem...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Engineer innovative board designs while collaborating cross-functionally. Own diverse electrical projects from concept to delivery, ensuring solutions meet mission-critical standards across various sp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Architect innovative machine learning solutions by leveraging J5 data to advocate for impactful use cases. Collaborate with technical teams and customers, guiding the AI team's priorities for enhanced...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in machine learning by enabling advanced data solutions. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to identify requirements and create applications that meet both functional a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Join our team to lead multi-team Agile architecture for GEOINT systems, guiding strategic decisions and ensuring alignment with Government standards while mentoring technical leads and shaping innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $206K *

Architect cutting-edge systems for an Agile program, driving technical strategy and governance. Collaborate across teams to shape mission-critical GEONT capabilities and ensure alignment with enterpri...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Join a team that's critical to national security by leading systems engineering for NORAD's tactical and space defense systems. Drive integration, modernization, and mission readiness in a dynamic eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cardiology systems through comprehensive systems engineering. Influence product quality and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment, ensurin...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Innovate and drive impact in systems engineering for national security. Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance ground systems from design to operational readiness, ensuring mission success through ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Make your mark by leading Power Platform development, guiding architecture for the U.S. Coast Guard. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data asset value, ensure quality governance, and meet stra...

Today

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

$134K - $184K *

Shape the future of advanced RF technologies by designing, testing, and integrating innovative hardware systems for radar and electronic warfare applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $220K *

Optimize system design by driving requirements definition, analysis, and verification in a collaborative environment. Utilize model-based engineering and lead initiatives to translate mission needs in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team to integrate and troubleshoot complex IT hardware and software systems, leading innovative solutions for high-security environments while collaborating with agile teams to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by providing senior systems engineering support for national security space programs. Collaborate with government and industry leaders to enhance integration and acquisition strategie...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to critical systems testing and evaluation processes for operational missions, leveraging expertise in imaging sciences and systems engineering within the Intelligence Community...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $236K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and technical excellence. Oversee cross-functional teams, drive product development, and support business development efforts...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.