Welcome to our category for Senior Principal Systems Engineer roles. You'll find a range of opportunities spanning from systems development to technical leadership.
As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you'll oversee system architecture, guide technical teams, and address the most complex engineering challenges.
Ladders values your high-level analytical, design and leadership skills. Join us, expand your career opportunities and land the job you're aiming for.
Senior Electrical/Hardware Engineer
$135K - $275K *
Engage as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to shape complex designs, lead cross-functional teams, and drive high-performance networking solutions from concept through production in a dynamic R&D envi...
Reposted 3 days ago
$210K - $240K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of national security through innovative systems engineering. You'll design and implement advanced data models and distributed systems, ensuring scalability and re...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Deliver optical engineering expertise to enhance defense systems through full lifecycle support. Collaborate with diverse teams, innovate designs, and validate performance in both lab and field settin...
2 weeks ago
Principal Systems Engineer - Agile Solution Train Engineer (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Help us drive value through innovative Agile practices as a Principal Systems Engineer, ensuring alignment and delivery across multiple teams in a dynamic environment focused on production and complex...
2 weeks ago
Senior Systems Software Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Optimize and enhance software solutions for autonomous vessels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance in maritime operations through innovative algorithm design and in...
3 weeks ago
Principal System Safety Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Shape the future of system safety engineering by solving technical challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams on mission-critical programs throughout the entire engineering lifecycle...
4 weeks ago
Principal Electrical Engineer-Project Lead
$107K - $204K *
Lead the charge in directing teams to deliver innovative military electrical designs. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and technical reviews, ensuring seamless collaboration and compliance with in...
2 weeks ago
Principal Electrical Engineer-Project Lead
$107K - $204K *
Lead engineering projects, guiding teams through military hardware design and verification. Oversee budgeting, planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solut...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer - IFC Management
$142K - $213K *
Pioneer the development and integration of innovative IFC solutions. Lead diverse teams in a dynamic environment, driving strategy and execution while ensuring quality deliverables align with program...
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Senior Principal Systems Engineer - IFC Management
$142K - $213K *
Lead initiatives at the intersection of engineering and management, fostering collaboration and driving project success in a dynamic environment. Your role will enhance systems integration and shape t...
1 week ago
$146K - $234K *
Grow your career with a dynamic Systems Engineering role where you will lead efforts to develop and coordinate complex technical solutions, ensuring they meet customer needs through collaboration and...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Quality Systems Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Join us to enhance and support our Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate cross-functionally in a regulated manufacturing environment, focusing on pro...
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$100K - $130K *
Transform complex electrical design projects into impactful solutions across critical sectors like healthcare and data centers, managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellence through innovative...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Principal Lead Delivery Engineer - Aerospace
$130K - $180K *
Transform customer outcomes in aerospace by leading cross-functional teams in innovative AI solutions, enhancing aircraft design and engineering workflows through collaborative project and product man...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer, Electrical - CA Stockpile Systems Engineering, Onsite
$139K - $280K *
Drive excellence in R&D Systems Engineering, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance national defense systems. Lead teams through testing, troubleshooting, and analysis, contributing to the nation...
1 week ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (RF & Modeling)
$100K - $140K *
Discover innovative solutions as you design and evaluate RF and electrical systems for maritime instrumentation and telemetry, driving rapid R&D and integration in dynamic, mission-critical environmen...
3 days ago
Principal Software Engineer - OMS
$160K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate advanced software for military aircraft, enhancing mission capability with cutting-edge OMS technologies. Collaborate on innovative solutions that drive th...
4 weeks ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Unlock potential by spearheading advanced DevSecOps initiatives and tools that enhance military communication systems. Collaborate with experts to design CI/CD solutions that ensure mission-critical s...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Transform military communications by harnessing cutting-edge DevSecOps methodologies. Collaborate with expert teams to develop automation pipelines, security, and infrastructure solutions that enhance...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Transform the future of military communications by leading DevSecOps initiatives and developing CI/CD solutions that enhance mission-critical operations. Collaborate with experts to innovate state-of...
1 week ago
Systems Engineering Associate Manager
$109K - $192K *
Transform the FBM Electrical Ground Support Equipment team by leading systems engineering initiatives, enhancing project execution, and driving process improvements while collaborating with cross-func...
2 weeks ago
Senior Build Reliability Engineer (Propulsion)
$140K - $170K *
Elevate reliability in propulsion hardware through hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and root cause analysis to ensure mission success and hardware integrity in complex aerospa...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electronic Hardware Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Transform the future of electronic hardware development by leading the design and execution of innovative projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions meet custom...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Spacecraft Avionics Engineer
$165K - $195K *
Apex is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Avionics Engineer to design and develop avionics systems and electrical components for satellite platforms. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional te...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Performance Analysis Engineer
$85K - $150K *
Drive the development of high-fidelity performance models for cutting-edge aerospace systems, guiding junior analysts and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams while meeting pro...
Reposted 6 days ago
What does a Senior Principal Systems Engineer do?
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?
Skills commonly required include system design, team leadership, analytical thinking and knowledge in systems integration.
What industries hire Senior Principal Systems Engineers?
Industries like Technology, Aerospace, Defense, Telecommunications, and more require the expertise of Senior Principal Systems Engineers.