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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$142K - $213K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center design and deployment. This role involves leading project execution, collaborating with integrated product teams, and overseeing technical delivera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $349K *

Grow your career with a leading-edge team as you develop innovative Linux system management tools. Collaborate with experts to optimize software lifecycles, enhance observability, and drive the evolut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Help us shape the future with your expertise in software engineering. Lead proposal efforts and support the execution of a cutting-edge radar program, collaborating across teams to achieve project suc...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate aircraft mechanical systems performance by leading troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical support throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate across engineering, quality, and ma...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $151K *

Join our team as a Senior Systems Engineer, driving innovation by designing and maintaining critical systems that enhance the efficiency of R&D operations through seamless data integration and busines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in implementing process improvements for high-quality rocket motor manufacturing. Solve complex technical challenges and ensure on-time delivery while supporting propellant and warhead...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Shape your future as a Senior Software Engineer, driving real-time embedded software solutions and collaborating with a dedicated team. Contribute to complex projects integrating cutting-edge technolo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $174K *

Support cross-disciplinary teams in integrating technical capabilities while ensuring compliance with armament safety requirements and certification standards for modernization and sustainment project...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $86K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance systems engineering efforts, focusing on model-based approaches and innovative solutions. Deliver high-performance systems critical to mission success while engaging in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $225K *

Advance your career by leading system-level electrical design for innovative medical devices, driving cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring engineers to elevate technical excellence and produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Join a team that's reshaping medical technology by leading system-level electrical design and innovation. As a highly skilled technical leader, you'll mentor engineers and collaborate across functions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Elevate our C++ systems software by designing and optimizing the core runtime. Collaborate across platforms to enhance performance and user experience, integrating advanced AI technologies with robust...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $170K *

Partner with us to lead test planning and execution for a critical biometric program. Oversee defect management and reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and comp...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $271K *

Champion the development of embedded flight software by leading a skilled team through the full software lifecycle, ensuring quality and meeting program goals for high-stakes spacecraft in low-earth o...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading RF design and integration for cutting-edge maritime systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance autonomous vessel technology, conduct evaluations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $236K *

Strategize and lead a team of 10-15 embedded software engineers through the flight software development lifecycle for innovative spacecraft, ensuring excellence and alignment with program goals, while...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $271K *

Champion a team of embedded software engineers to drive excellence in flight software development for advanced spacecraft systems, ensuring project alignment and strategic leadership throughout the so...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of environmental compliance by managing programs that ensure adherence to regulations across military installations. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders while overseeing large-sca...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Optimize operational reliability of space systems by leading SRE and DevOps practices, ensuring robust cloud and hybrid infrastructures for satellite data processing and anomaly detection. Collaborate...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced electrical systems for architectural building projects. Manage complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $110K *

Transform large-scale facility projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and quality standards. Join a dynamic enviro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Drive end-to-end data flow solutions by providing systems engineering and project management support, ensuring successful integration, transformation, and documentation within an Agile environment, co...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of autonomy and AI by leading multi-disciplinary programs in cutting-edge technology. Drive complex projects from inception to execution, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage production programs, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met while leading change management and mitigating risks within a dynamic envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing Production programs, ensuring financial success and customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a hybrid work environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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.