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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$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing space access! Contribute to complex circuit design and PCB layout for cutting-edge avionics systems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, owning designs that f...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Take ownership of complex integration activities supporting military systems. Lead multidisciplinary teams through strategic engagements and field demonstrations, ensuring alignment with program goals...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $168K *

Design and lead the development of advanced electrical systems for energy utilities, ensuring high reliability and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that me...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $168K *

Contribute to the design of innovative power systems as a Senior Electrical Engineer, utilizing advanced energy sector expertise to enhance reliability in large-scale projects. Collaborate with teams...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $171K *

Join a team that's pioneering systems engineering solutions, ensuring integration, verification, and validation across complex projects while working collaboratively to meet the challenges of technolo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $171K *

Join a team that empowers innovation and drives cutting-edge systems integration. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to transform customer requirements into total systems solutions that meet t...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $168K *

Champion the design of innovative electrical systems for energy utilities, focusing on high-reliability solutions in a collaborative remote environment. Leverage regulatory knowledge and technical exp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $251K *

Lead cross-functional teams in developing advanced guidance systems for missile avionics. Drive product lifecycle management through technical guidance while collaborating with various stakeholders to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $284K *

Champion the management of complex defense programs, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule performance while leading teams and interfacing with customers. Drive strategic initiatives with a focus on co...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading complex systems engineering initiatives, driving innovative modeling and simulation solutions in a dynamic team-oriented environment to enhance defense capabilities and tec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead systems engineering initiatives focusing on TSN-enabled Digital Backbone modernization, guiding architecture strategies, integration efforts, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Optimize system architecture models and manage complex requirements for DoD projects, ensuring end-to-end traceability while supporting integration and technical documentation efforts in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer advancements in safety engineering for electric and autonomous vehicles. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with ISO standards and enhance system safety performance through innovati...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of electronic systems by leading and mentoring engineers, while contributing your expertise to hardware development and ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic environment geare...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $185K *

Champion a comprehensive program management approach for federal payroll and timekeeping systems. Oversee strategic initiatives, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while leveraging technical exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Make your mark at the forefront of technology by leading a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge embedded and enterprise software solutions, enhancing product performance and tackling challenges in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead software development initiatives by overseeing teams in the design, integration, and testing of innovative software solutions for embedded systems. Collaborate across functions to drive project s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $233K *

Elevate your career as a senior project leader driving innovative space vehicle systems. Lead multidisciplinary teams, interface with senior leaders, and manage integration and execution to support na...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Play a key role in advancing engineering solutions by leading system developments and engaging in high-level project consultations with clients while fostering innovation in a collaborative remote env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Optimize systems engineering processes by leading innovative projects, engaging directly with clients and teams to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance communication technologies and ensure nat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Join a leading team to innovate in systems engineering, developing advanced SIGINT solutions. Collaborate directly with clients and technical experts to create robust systems that enhance national sec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your engineering expertise by leading systems development for advanced maritime, missile, and weapon control systems. Drive innovation through requirements management, architecture design, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by overseeing electrical design projects, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative s...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $204K *

Transform your career as a Principal Systems Engineer, guiding system development and integration for military programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, drivi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $250K *

Take ownership of complex software systems, enhancing analytics and performance metrics through innovative solutions and effective leadership in software development processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.