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.
$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
$75K - $95K *
Deliver impactful project management in electronic warfare solutions while leading contracts from capture to production. Foster strong cross-functional relationships to ensure program success and cust...
Reposted 6 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion the evolution of cutting-edge software for remote-controlled weapon systems, enhancing integration, protocol development, and reliability. Drive headless operation functionality, ensuring opt...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Prin. Infrastructure / Networking Engineer
$145K - $276K *
Shape the future of advanced systems by leading design and development efforts. Collaborate with R&D to ensure robust communication solutions that enhance national security while mentoring others thro...
1 month ago
Senior Principal Signal Processing/Controls Engineer (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Engineer advanced models for signal processing and control systems. Lead data analysis efforts and prototype development for real-world applications, contributing to impactful solutions across diverse...
2 weeks ago
$190K - $260K *
Drive RF circuit design excellence as a technical authority, overseeing full lifecycle for high-reliability aerospace systems. Lead multifaceted RF engineering projects, mentor teams, and resolve comp...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
$122K - $184K *
Empower innovation at a dynamic Cross-Domain Solutions team, developing secure software for Foreign Military Sales. Collaborate on software lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance while leading a f...
1 week ago
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
$122K - $184K *
Champion the development of secure software systems in a collaborative environment. Engage in complex problem-solving and enhance cross-domain solutions, empowering teams through meticulous design and...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's critical to national defense by providing senior systems engineering support to missile defense initiatives, ensuring effective integration and collaboration across multiple domains...
3 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer – Embedded
$211K - $286K *
Lead innovative embedded software solutions for avionics systems, overseeing design, development, and testing processes. Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure compliance with industry standar...
1 week ago
Lead Software Engineer – Embedded
$211K - $286K *
Transform embedded software engineering by leading diverse teams in developing, testing, and integrating cutting-edge solutions for avionics systems that meet safety and quality standards, while foste...
1 week ago
Mechatronics Engineer, Maritime
$129K - $171K *
Join a dynamic team to develop innovative electronic systems for cutting-edge defense technologies, enhancing production capabilities and supporting next-gen military applications through hands-on eng...
Reposted 1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Drive innovation as you lead the development of embedded flight software, optimizing mission-critical systems in high-performance, real-time environments, while collaborating with a dynamic, multi-sit...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Space Mission Systems
$130K - $180K *
Drive the MOSSI II program by planning, directing, and monitoring all activities. Utilize extensive experience to set effective goals and implement practices, ensuring successful execution of strategi...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Empower collaboration and innovation by supporting systems integration tasks, engaging with counterparts, and ensuring seamless dataflows within complex projects. Drive operational excellence in a dyn...
Reposted yesterday
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by supporting system integration and design tasks with collaborative teams, validating systems, and ensuring seamless data flows across SIGINT systems and components...
Reposted today
$80K - $110K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative electrical design projects, supporting full product lifecycles from concept through production. Work independently while collaborating with seasoned engineers to...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Support evaluation of nonconforming aircraft structures, determine repair strategies, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline production processe...
4 weeks ago
Senior Digital Sustaining Engineer I
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product performance and reliability by providing expert engineering support in a fast-paced production environment, focusing on troubleshooting, yield optimiz...
2 weeks ago
$116K - $286K *
Contribute to system requirements specifications and design activities. Lead technical leadership and integration efforts while ensuring technical integrity and feasibility studies. Collaborate with s...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Electronics Test Engineer I
$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing sophisticated electronic test solutions for advanced aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust testing architectures an...
6 days ago
Senior Software Application Support Systems Engineer, Senior Advisor - TS/SCI w/poly
$176K - $282K *
Join us as a Senior Software Application Support Engineer to lead operations, enhance software performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with teams, ensuring reliability and continuo...
2 weeks ago
Aeronautical Engineer Senior Staff
$122K - $216K *
Analyze, design, and support landing gear systems for advanced aerospace programs. Lead cross-functional teams in technical integration, sustainment efforts, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
Senior Network & Systems Engineer
$126K - $137K *
Optimize network and systems engineering for secure infrastructure, driving innovation and enhancing cybersecurity operations. Collaborate on advanced technology solutions, ensuring compliance and rel...
3 days ago
$75K - $100K *
Pioneer the design and integration of advanced systems for naval aviation platforms, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards while collaborating across diverse teams to develop innov...
3 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.