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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$125K - $350K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical power studies for mission-critical projects. You’ll oversee teams, engage with clients, and enhance power studies expertise, ensuring design excellence for da...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Reimagine electrical power studies for mission-critical projects, executing short circuit, coordination, and thermal studies. Collaborate with design leads and mentor junior engineers while ensuring q...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $350K *

Transform your career as you lead advanced electrical power studies for mission-critical projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance expertise and drive design standards while managing multipl...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$213K - $260K *

Drive excellence in systems engineering by ensuring alignment with FAA standards and integration across all phases of aircraft development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading systems engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 15288, and cultivating innovative solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance project outcome...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $161K *

Lead engineering teams to deliver complex systems solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles. Guide technical integration, facilitate requirements management, and coordinate acr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of intelligence analysis through collaborative system engineering. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will drive projects from conception to implementation, suppor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that develops cutting-edge guidance electronics solutions. Lead engineers in product development and manage supplier relationships as you drive innovation and ensure project success across...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Shape the future of national security by providing strategic support for classified space systems. With over 10 years of experience, you'll play a vital role in the full acquisition lifecycle, ensurin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping strategic space operations by providing expert engineering and technical support throughout the acquisition life cycle, driving innovations that enhance national security an...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of national security through innovative systems engineering, driving solutions for complex challenges across varied domains with a focus on model-based engineerin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$49K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading HPC system engineering efforts, coordinating design and technical reviews to support program goals. Utilize expertise in architecture assessment and performance modeling fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$49K - $290K *

Advance your career as a Principal Systems Engineer, providing strategic oversight in HPC installations and deploying innovative solutions while driving performance analysis and refining system archit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Advance engineering excellence by leading multidisciplinary teams in requirements and solutions development for geospatial intelligence systems across diverse national and federal platforms, ensuring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead digital engineering innovation, implement MBSE, and integrate AI/ML methodologies. Drive modern engineering transformations for large-scale projects while fostering collabo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $234K *

Optimize digital engineering practices by leading model-based systems engineering efforts. Drive adoption of AI/ML methodologies while integrating innovative solutions for complex naval projects. Coll...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$121K - $181K *

Champion digital transformation by applying model-based systems engineering and architecture analysis to develop integrated solutions for complex systems, enhancing decision-making and improving missi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $289K *

Join a team that's leading the Triton SEIT Development as you oversee engineering tasks, manage a diverse team, and drive innovative solutions for complex systems engineering challenges. Shape critica...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Transform the future of defense by leading the Systems Performance IPT for the Excalibur Ic program, driving technical excellence and engineering execution while collaborating with multi-disciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $251K *

Transform critical infrastructure as you engineer solutions in a dynamic Windows environment, enhancing system reliability and performance for global users while leading technical support initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives, driving innovation and program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance complex technical projects and achieve business g...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Drive excellence in testing for advanced military network systems. Collaborate with diverse teams on critical projects that shape defense capabilities, ensuring robust solutions are delivered to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovation in testing by developing strategies, leading teams, and enhancing software evaluation to ensure mission success in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across departments to optimize pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $275K *

Join us in transforming space operations by providing technical expertise across the complete acquisition lifecycle for critical systems supporting national security. Contribute to innovative programs...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to advance national security through strategic space system initiatives, providing engineering advice, program support, and technical expertise across multiple acquisition life cycle p...

Yesterday

  •   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.