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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$108K - $163K *

Lead the charge in developing and integrating mission-critical defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance throughout the system lifecycle, utilizing Model-Based Sys...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $131K *

Empower cutting-edge systems development by leading a dynamic cross-functional team to enhance strategic weapon simulator technology while ensuring product compliance and quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead system engineering efforts, develop documentation, and manage requirements for complex systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical integrity and compliance t...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Manage all aspects of test programs for next-generation technologies, ensuring successful lab, ground, and flight testing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strict adhere...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Join a team that's shaping next-generation technologies by orchestrating lab and flight testing. Take charge of planning, execution, and reporting on crucial test programs, fostering collaboration acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $239K *

Lead advanced electronic design initiatives as part of a cutting-edge team, ensuring compliance with program requirements and driving innovative solutions for satellite missions and electronic systems...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Champion the development and sustainment of Ground-based Midcourse Defense systems, collaborating with engineers to enhance missile defense capabilities while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead and innovate the development of platform control unit software, spanning silicon initialization to validated architectures. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance secure boot mechanisms and ov...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering solutions in a dynamic DoD environment, driving modernization and technical excellence for critical defense systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $252K *

Grow your career with this dynamic role focusing on systems architecture, integrating diverse engineering disciplines, and providing impactful solutions while guiding technical direction for mission-c...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge embedded systems for autonomous buildings. Collaborate with diverse teams from concept through production, ensuring product excellence and innovation in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming the future of autonomous systems and energy. Help architect embedded systems from concept to production in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$191K - $212K *

Lead the architecture and drive the design of complex ASICs from concept to tape-out. Optimize RTL on cutting-edge nodes, ensure timing closure, and guide verification efforts while mentoring a collab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Inspire high-quality Salesforce solutions by driving development, configuration, and troubleshooting efforts. Collaborate on DevOps practices while ensuring best coding standards and effectively manag...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $220K *

Champion innovative RF systems architecture and integration strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical excellence in operation-critical systems ensuring mission success in complex e...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Engage with mission-driven teams to elevate AI capabilities by developing and optimizing models and analytical solutions. Leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance processes and contribute to impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Innovate modeling and simulation capabilities for national security spacecraft, ensuring performance against mission objectives. Drive technical direction and mentor engineers to build sophisticated s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join our team and transform military communication solutions through innovative systems engineering. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver advanced products ensuring secure and effective operation...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $198K *

Create high-performance embedded systems by designing, architecting, and implementing complex software solutions that optimize resource constraints while enabling real-time RF data processing across d...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $250K *

Shape innovative systems engineering initiatives by leveraging deep expertise and leading efforts in complex programs. Collaborate across teams to drive project success while ensuring compliance with...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $238K *

Transform multidisciplinary system development initiatives by leading and mentoring teams to integrate subsystems into cohesive solutions, ensuring stakeholder alignment and technical compliance throu...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of lunar technologies! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will define mission concepts and drive innovative solutions for space systems, influencing groundbreaking...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $195K *

Create innovative lunar mission concepts and drive technology development, collaborating across teams to ensure customer needs are met with high-performance solutions while influencing future space ex...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career by leading a team of Systems Engineers to design and develop wind tunnel testing facilities. This role emphasizes systems engineering, stakeholder coordination, and delivering technic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to advanced cyber-physical security research, driving innovation in resilience capabilities for autonomous and maritime systems. Collaborate on proposal development, mentor engineers, and i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.