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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$144K - $162K *

Advance your career by leveraging systems engineering expertise to enhance mission-critical projects, driving technical excellence and ensuring system performance aligns with established specification...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer Journeyman, where you'll conduct assessments, validate systems, and provide engineering support throughout the lifecycle to enhance program performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and testing of advanced electronic systems. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, ensuring the success of critical defense and commercial projects throughou...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of high-assurance cryptographic systems, ensuring compliance with NSA certification standards while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to safeguard secure c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation in C3BM systems engineering, focusing on technical integration and analysis. Engage with multi-national teams to advance missile defense capabilities through collaborative development...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing Marine Systems Engineering, taking on complex projects, providing expert advice, and leading multi-disciplinary collaboration for innovative designs and solutions in marin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $150K *

Transform the marine systems landscape by leading technical projects, mentoring teams, and applying your expertise in Marine Systems Engineering to innovate and enhance best practices in design and im...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $155K *

Manage the design and support of piping systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes. Lead teams to develop complex layouts, conduct constructability reviews, and oversee project doc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative analog and power electronic designs. Collaborate with engineers to analyze, test, and document systems while ensuring adherence to performance and operational...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Seeking electrical engineers to design, analyze, and test analog and power systems. Collaborate with teams, resolve production issues, and contribute technical expertise in a dynamic, onsite environme...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of high-performance computing by developing and maintaining core system libraries and interfaces, enhancing platform reliability, and collaborating across teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional support and technical solutions, leveraging your deep expertise in cloud technologies, networking, and systems management. Collaborate with clients and a dedi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $185K *

Empower cutting-edge satellite operations by crafting resilient networking architectures. Define strategies to connect systems and enhance performance across production and global operations, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join us to develop and integrate cutting-edge applications for mission analysis, leveraging physics-based modeling to enhance air, space, ground, and maritime system performance in a dynamic environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transit power systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to oversee construction and commissioning, ensuring compliance and safety for high-impact projects w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $212K *

Create robust backend systems that power rail vehicle navigation, enhancing safety and performance through deep systems programming expertise in a collaborative environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Take ownership of critical technical support for Air Force operations, ensuring optimal performance of electronic warfare systems. Collaborate with engineers and provide hands-on training to enhance m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $157K *

Grow innovative solutions by applying Model-Based Systems Engineering and Agile practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure verifiable designs, and lead projects to meet stakeholder nee...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring quality and innovation in project execution while supporting existing products and systems. Play a critical role...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $184K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced software solutions in 5G communications and cloud computing. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance tactical applications for military use, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Unlock quality excellence across aerospace program lifecycles by leading compliance and improvement initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage audits, and build relationships with key s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $172K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise architectures by modernizing systems and creating scalable software solutions. Collaborate to resolve integration issues and enhance operational efficiency across hybr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in materials engineering, supporting process development and manufacturing activities, ensuring material selections meet operational and design criteria while collaborating with engine...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $165K *

Partner with us to empower national security missions through your engineering expertise. Lead system integration and drive project success while collaborating with top engineers in a dynamic, innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of aerospace engineering by leading innovative designs for high-speed ground test facilities and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines to create robust mechanical...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.