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 Manufacturing Test Engineer (Electrical)
$100K - $150K *
Grow your career with an innovative team dedicated to advancing test infrastructure for robotics. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure high-quality...
1 week ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Develop innovative embedded software solutions utilizing C/C++ for microcontrollers, ensuring secure, high-performance integration with hardware. Collaborate across teams in an Agile environment to de...
Reposted 5 days ago
Principal Research Engineer - Control, Optimization & Safety Systems
$249K - $338K *
Innovate in real-time control and safety-critical systems integrating AI. Collaborate on cutting-edge robotics by developing algorithms and safety mechanisms, ensuring reliability and efficiency acros...
3 weeks ago
Senior Satellite Operations Engineer
$145K - $191K *
Join a team that drives the mission operations and anomaly response of a growing satellite fleet. Contribute to designing and executing commissioning campaigns while maintaining fleet health and ensur...
3 days ago
Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Launch innovative military communications technology with cutting-edge DevSecOps practices. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to design automated solutions, enhance performance, and support miss...
1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Lead the charge in developing robust DevSecOps solutions for embedded military systems. Collaborate with experts to elevate security and innovation across advanced software applications and communicat...
1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Engineer cutting-edge DevSecOps solutions for military communications. Collaborate with experts to design and develop CI/CD pipelines while enhancing the security and efficiency of advanced embedded s...
1 week ago
Senior Principal Antenna and Radome Design Engineer
$132K - $251K *
Join a team that shapes innovative antenna technologies by leading design and measurement systems. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, guide talent, and drive modernization initiatives in a coll...
1 month ago
Senior Solution-Level Software System Engineer (PAE Fires IFMC Project Office)
$100K - $130K *
Empower innovation by leading system-level engineering efforts in an Agile environment for complex military solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance capabilities and ensure seamless inte...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Drive the architectural vision and governance for a critical AI initiative, ensuring system integrity and seamless integration across diverse environments in a fast-paced Agile setting, while mentorin...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the architectural vision and design governance for a key defense initiative, ensuring seamless integration and execution across Agile teams in multiple secure environments. Drive innovation and...
2 weeks ago
IT Senior Systems Engineer/Lead Senior Engineer
$100K - $110K *
Engineer and optimize IT systems, ensuring stability and efficiency across infrastructure and networks. Serve as a technical lead while mentoring team members and enhancing operational excellence in a...
1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in airborne networking systems. Leverage your advanced engineering expertise and experience to support critical technical projects and enhance mission capabilitie...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Deliver innovative solutions in systems engineering to support advanced airborne networking. Collaborate within cross-functional teams and ensure reliability across complex mission-critical systems th...
4 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer, Embedded (RIS)
$172K - $349K *
Join a dynamic team that designs cutting-edge embedded software for networking platforms, advancing the future of connectivity. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate solutions that enh...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Principal Electrical Subsystem Architect
$132K - $251K *
Drive technical excellence as a Senior Principal Architect in electrical systems. Lead architecture development for missile guidance and sensing subsystems, ensuring high reliability in extreme enviro...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $150K *
Empower the future of aerospace by designing secure, scalable network systems that ensure continuous missile warning capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced infrastru...
2 weeks ago
Senior Satellite Ground Operational C2 Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in advancing ground satellite C2 systems for missile defense, providing vital engineering support. Ensure mission readiness and integration of the latest technologies with a focus on r...
4 weeks ago
$98K - $148K *
Transform facility operations by leading projects that enhance mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while optimizing infrastructure fo...
4 weeks ago
Senior On-Call Systems Engineer
$176K - $282K *
Lead enterprise-focused engineering support, ensuring technical integrity and quality for high-priority DoD projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage complex requirements, and innovate solutions...
6 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Lead innovative engineering solutions for satellite Command & Control systems, ensuring successful delivery through deep technical expertise in aerospace systems, integration, and risk management acro...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Wireless Software Engineer, National Security
$170K - $240K *
Design and optimize radio-link software and algorithms for robust drone communications. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance testing methodologies, and debug hardware interactions to ensure mission...
1 week ago
Senior Wireless Software Engineer, National Security
$170K - $240K *
Champion cutting-edge wireless software solutions for defense applications by designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance radio-link systems. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to...
1 week ago
Lead Software Architect - EPMS Systems
$120K - $150K *
Reimagine cloud-based energy solutions as a Lead Software Architect. Drive product development for EPMS applications, blending cloud expertise with deep power systems knowledge to create scalable, inn...
1 week ago
Principal Cyber Systems Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Engage with us to protect vital systems and drive cybersecurity innovation through your technical expertise, supporting complex initiatives in a dynamic, collaborative environment as a key contributor...
2 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.