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.
Systems Engineer Level 5 - Program Engineering Lead
$152K - $229K *
Elevate engineering execution by leading a high-performing team in a dynamic program environment. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of complex systems, dr...
4 days ago
Senior/Principal R&D Systems Engineer - ND Electronics Systems, Onsite
$117K - $235K *
Shape the future of national security by engaging in advanced systems engineering, focusing on specialty sensors and RF technologies. Collaborate across teams to drive project success in critical miss...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Lead engineering projects in RF/Sensors, managing cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions. Oversee design, implementation, and qualification while ensuring timely delivery and budget ad...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer, Systems Engineering
$97K - $131K *
Join a team that's driving innovative system architectures, managing requirements, and ensuring compliance in regulated medical device development while mentoring engineering talent and leading cybers...
1 week ago
$138K - $165K *
Unlock innovative engineering solutions as a leading authority on design strategies, driving product development and strengthening capabilities across diverse teams to resolve complex challenges and e...
Yesterday
$150K - $160K *
Shape the future of advanced training systems by leading design, integration, and testing efforts to enhance military readiness. Collaborate across domains ensuring operational integrity and realism i...
3 weeks ago
Senior Digital Signal Processing Systems Engineer
$82K - $220K *
Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of digital signal processing to create innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges, leveraging your expertise in RF systems within a collaborative...
1 week ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that empowers innovation in aerospace electronics design, leading projects that drive product development and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions w...
2 weeks ago
Senior Payload Engineer, Spacecraft Programmes
$121K - $180K *
Lead the charge in satellite payload engineering, overseeing design, integration, and testing to ensure system performance and compliance in all project phases. Collaborate closely with teams and stak...
Today
$94K - $198K *
Elevate your career as you apply systems engineering practices to enhance identity and access management solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to define requirements and drive integration projects...
4 days ago
Senior Principal Component Engineer
$132K - $251K *
Lead the charge in Components Engineering, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and optimization of part selection for military and aerospace applications throughout the program lifecycle...
Reposted 5 days ago
$107K - $195K *
Drive systems engineering efforts by collaborating with stakeholders to support critical maritime missions, integrating technical disciplines for successful program execution, and leading project mana...
3 days ago
$107K - $195K *
Shape the future of digital transformation by leading systems engineering initiatives to modernize and enhance Coast Guard operations, bridging the gap between technology and mission-critical requirem...
1 week ago
Senior Software Autonomy Engineer
$82K - $245K *
Innovate cutting-edge autonomous systems for multi-domain vehicles. Leverage expert knowledge in task planning, robotics software integration, and AI-based algorithms to develop solutions for defense...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
$123K - $230K *
Unlock potential by leading complex electronic hardware projects. Use your expertise in PCB design, RF and mixed-signal systems to mentor a talented engineering team. Shape the future of innovative te...
3 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
$120K - $145K *
Lead the design and validation of advanced test systems, guiding technical decisions and mentoring engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-performance pro...
4 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful material development initiatives, overseeing projects from conception to production while collaborating across teams to optimize performance and quality. Thrive in this high-autonomy r...
4 days ago
Principal/Senior Principal Survivability Engineer – Integration Lead (Melbourne FL)
$108K - $162K *
Transform the landscape of stealth technology by leading innovative survivability engineering projects. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance aircraft detection reduction and develop advanced solu...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Test
$132K - $251K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of engineering innovation, leading multi-discipline efforts to develop and integrate advanced test solutions. Drive project success through hands-on design and tech...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Cyber Systems Engineer/ Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
$101K - $187K *
Transform cybersecurity execution by supporting systems engineering activities. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance system security, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance while driving i...
2 days ago
Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer
$160K - $180K *
Drive the development of reliable embedded software for real-time systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mission-critical applications and improve system performance across var...
2 weeks ago
Principal Systems Engineer - Requirements Development & Management (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Solve complex challenges and drive innovation as you manage systems engineering efforts, developing requirements and collaborating across teams to ensure successful project execution for cutting-edge...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $190K *
Contribute to the design and development of mission-critical software solutions. Work collaboratively on a team to enhance decision-support applications using advanced GIS tools, delivering robust sys...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $158K *
Drive the development of innovative system concepts by transforming stakeholder needs into technical solutions. Collaborate with teams on requirements elicitation and system modeling within an Agile f...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $158K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative missile defense systems by transforming stakeholder needs into technical approaches. Collaborate within agile teams to design, model, and integrate cutting-edg...
2 weeks 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.