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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$98K - $147K *

Take ownership of system engineering processes, ensuring seamless integration, validation, and performance analysis across all project phases while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver effe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of spacecraft development by owning satellite bus structures, leading design from architecture through integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $254K *

Lead technical integration and architecture for secure enterprise software platforms. Drive modernization, automation, and cybersecurity across complex environments, collaborating with stakeholders to...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $305K *

Contribute to systems engineering ownership for launch systems, driving technical integration, establishing processes, and ensuring balanced solutions against performance, schedule, cost, and risk whi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $305K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Systems Engineering Leader, driving technical integration and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure robust systems engineering practices, risk management...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, leading supplier qualifications, ensuring compliance, and optimizing materials and processes in partnership with cross-functional t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic technical initiatives to enhance enterprise systems and cybersecurity for a complex federal environment. Partner with senior leadership to drive modernization and security for mission-c...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $190K *

Lead the charge in systems engineering for advanced military communication systems by translating operational needs into technical solutions and ensuring interoperability across multiple defense archi...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of developing and validating innovative computing hardware. As a key contributor, you'll lead testing initiatives, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure com...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $190K *

Help us build robust control, safety, & electrical systems for innovative product development. As a System Integration Engineer, you’ll integrate industrial automation with embedded systems while enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design, secure, and maintain complex Linux systems, ensuring reliability and compliance in a high-stakes environment while leveraging your extensive engineering expertise and au...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams through the full systems engineering lifecycle, from architecture to validation, ensuring innovative solutions for undersea maritime systems in a col...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading advanced systems engineering efforts for torpedo guidance and controls. Collaborate across teams to ensure design excellence, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction, w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Deliver innovative systems engineering solutions by leading verification plans, compliance methods, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure mission success and effective program execution while m...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $260K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining enterprise SAN environments, collaborating on security protocols, and leveraging expertise in Hitachi, Cisco, and VMware technologies to support mission-c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $113K *

Elevate your career by conducting program evaluations and technical assessments. Collaborate on system designs, perform validations, and manage risks to ensure compliance with military specifications...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower precision engineering by leading the integration and architecture of cutting-edge optical systems for airborne communication, transforming high-level concepts into operational hardware while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Architect efficient runtime systems for AI compute platforms, enhancing multi-core CPU performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust software solutions, validate functionality, and add...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $134K *

Lead the charge in designing and integrating complex launch facility infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while developing and delivering key project d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Drive design integration strategies for engine core upgrades, ensuring efficient collaboration across multiple teams. Lead validation phases and mentor engineering talent while enhancing process effic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's driving design integration strategies for next-gen aerospace engines. Lead cross-discipline efforts, mentor engineers, and enhance efficiency through advanced technologies in a seni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us in enhancing equipment preparation for drug manufacturing. Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance and driving solutions in cGMP environments to shape revolutionary hea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in cybersecurity, safeguarding advanced systems through critical program protection, risk management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure mission-critical success and complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative analog/mixed-signal circuits for Space applications. Collaborate with suppliers, perform testing and analysis, and apply electrical engineering principles to ensure reliability and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Manage and lead a talented engineering team, driving project execution and nurturing talent while fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence in Systems Integration & Test within cutting-edge prog...

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.