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.
Senior GTM Engineer, Systems Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Launch your career by transforming GTM operations with AI-driven systems, enhancing team productivity and engagement while building impactful full-stack applications and workflows. Ideal for builders...
Reposted 6 days ago
$99K - $159K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic engineering team focused on hardware design validation by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting in lab environments, and ensuring high-qu...
3 weeks ago
Federal Senior Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture - SOCOM
$150K - $180K *
Advance your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative enterprise solutions. Engage with a variety of technologies while supporting mission-critical systems. Drive customer suc...
2 weeks ago
Federal Senior Principal Engineer, Solutions Architecture - SOCOM
$135K - $160K *
Transform the future of federal IT solutions by leveraging advanced technologies to support Department of War initiatives, ensuring system reliability, and fostering strong partnerships through techni...
2 weeks ago
Principal Enterprise Network Engineer
$220K - $250K *
Champion advanced enterprise network solutions, focusing on data center architecture and firewall integration in mission-critical environments. Drive comprehensive design, implementation, and moderniz...
1 week ago
Senior Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
$140K - $175K *
Lead manufacturing development for integrated avionics systems. Collaborate with design engineers on prototyping and production strategy while implementing advanced manufacturing techniques and stream...
3 days ago
Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)
$86K - $165K *
Join a team that's dedicated to supporting satellite communication and systems engineering activities in a dynamic 24/7 operations environment, adapting to team needs while ensuring effective maintena...
1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)
$86K - $165K *
Contribute to the operation and maintenance of complex satellite communication systems. Engage in troubleshooting and problem-solving within a dynamic, 24/7 environment, while collaborating with a ski...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
$132K - $251K *
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge radar systems, guiding complex mechanical design projects from conception to production, while ensuring compliance with stringent performance and quality sta...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics
$140K - $179K *
Advance avionics systems design and integration, ensuring operational readiness for innovative space missions. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle technical challenges and deliver exceptional per...
4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower spacecraft innovation by leading crucial thermal engineering operations. Collaborate across teams to ensure safety and efficiency in space-based communications, driving effective anomaly resol...
3 weeks ago
$200K - $240K *
Pioneer advanced space systems engineering by leading technical evaluations and integrations, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions, and collaborating directly with government and cont...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining embedded firmware for electrochemical devices. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement robust systems ensuring measurement accuracy and reliability within...
3 weeks ago
Principal / Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer
$103K - $155K *
Elevate testing standards by leading a team in aerospace systems testing, ensuring quality and efficiency through expert analysis and collaboration. Drive innovation across electrical and mechanical d...
Reposted yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and development of complex electrical switchgear systems, providing technical mentorship to engineers while ensuring compliance with standards and driving continuous improvement in pro...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Systems Engineer (ONSITE)
$86K - $165K *
Contribute to the design and testing of advanced landing systems, enhancing military and civilian aviation safety. Engage in all lifecycle phases, from development to validation, while collaborating w...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $235K *
Join a team that designs and tests innovative thermal solutions for spacecraft. Drive projects from concept through detailed design, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while mentoring junior...
6 days ago
$75K - $98K *
Transform software integration with our DevOps team, enhancing CI/CD pipelines for cutting-edge radar systems. Collaborate across virtualized environments to ensure rapid testing, leveraging modern te...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $220K *
Drive the future of medical robotics by framing solutions to complex design challenges, integrating systems, and collaborating across teams to enhance surgical technology and improve clinical outcomes...
Today
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Transform cybersecurity practices by leading comprehensive RMF initiatives, ensuring system security compliance, and guiding technical architecture—all to protect vital Air Force operations and sustai...
2 weeks ago
Senior Electrical Installation Engineer
$109K - $150K *
Design and implement advanced electrical solutions for aircraft interiors, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and customer specifications while managing budgets and project schedules using cutting...
Yesterday
Senior Electrical Installation Engineer
$109K - $150K *
Transform your career with expertise in aircraft electrical design, ensuring compliance with FAA and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge electrica...
Yesterday
Senior Sensor Electronics Engineer
$95K - $245K *
Take ownership of designing and developing state-of-the-art analog electronics systems, optimizing for performance and integration across diverse applications while supporting full product lifecycle a...
Today
Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Optimize project management of Special Test Equipment design, ensuring timely delivery of jet engine testing solutions. Collaborate across teams, manage project scope, monitor schedules, and communica...
3 weeks ago
Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer (AHT)
$79K - $137K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for Agile development. Support MS Windows and cloud solutions while engaging in functional analysis and system architecture design within a...
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.