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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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$85K - $160K *

Join a team that's committed to innovation and excellence in logistics engineering. Collaborate with experts to enhance system performance and ensure mission readiness through effective support and an...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing fleet modernization and supportability for the UH series aircraft, providing expert technical guidance and ensuring mission effectiveness through strong colla...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $271K *

Join a pioneering team to design advanced electronic systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance with safety standards while enhancing surgical technologies that improve patient outcomes and revo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of IT architecture by guiding the development of network strategies, optimizing enterprise services, and applying standardized patterns across a large organization, ensuring robust an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced autonomous systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of software and hardware designs, driving innovative solutions in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $158K *

Champion automation and cloud solutions as a Senior Advanced DevOps Engineer, enhancing container orchestration and infrastructure services for critical applications. Collaborate to drive innovations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of complex systems by applying your expertise in engineering solutions that enhance mission-focused operations while collaborating with top-tier professionals in a dynamic work en...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $140K *

Elevate enterprise-level systems engineering by leading lifecycle efforts and utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering techniques to deliver effective solutions within technical, schedule, and budget...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge electronic hardware and software for RF communication systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to enhance mission-critical capabilities thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$108K - $203K *

Engineer comprehensive tests and integration for advanced RF sensor systems, ensuring performance and compliance with mission-critical requirements in a dynamic team environment. Collaborate extensive...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading systems requirement specifications and integration efforts in a dynamic engineering environment, collaborating with multi-disciplines to ensure the success of critical d...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead systems engineering efforts by updating specifications and guiding verification and testing processes to ensure successful project integration, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $190K *

Contribute to impactful technical solutions by overseeing complex software systems, driving project management, and ensuring optimal execution of modern engineering principles across military platform...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of system integration and testing. Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of comprehensive testing solutions, ensuring system performance and adherence...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Develop and oversee testing strategies for Army Special Operations Aircraft, ensuring compliance with aviation standards while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance aircraft capabilities and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test custom PCBs for advanced weapon systems. Leverage your extensive electrical engineering experience to optimize performance and develop effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Unlock potential by leading RF systems engineering initiatives to enhance resilient communications and sensor integration for Special Operations Forces. Collaborate with military and industry partners...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's elevating UAV technology through innovative flight testing. Collaborate across disciplines to develop and implement flight test strategies, ensuring safety and reliability while cra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Engineer innovative one-shot devices by applying advanced technologies, collaborating across teams, managing suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery to meet complex defense industry requirements...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead critical initiatives to ensure the reliability and security of mission-critical systems, leveraging your expertise in systems engineering and software assurance to shape robust architectures and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $190K *

Toyon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop object-oriented software in languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and analyz...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $158K *

Drive the future of national security by leveraging your expertise in reliability engineering. Collaborate with a team to develop innovative solutions that ensure the integrity of defense systems thro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a talented team dedicated to developing and maintaining technical manuals for nuclear submarine systems. Ensure high standards of accuracy and delivery to support Naval Rea...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering excellence. Utilize your expertise across the full engineering lifecycle, engaging with customers and leadership to drive innovation and deliver high...

Yesterday

  •   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.