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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$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Engage in the management of Foreign Military Sales, overseeing execution, compliance, and acquisition for international C2 systems, while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful program...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of radar and wireless technologies. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead innovative projects, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure high-quality design and...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $143K *

Lead the charge in complex aerospace manufacturing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware, set up production lines, and release documentation, all while ensuring qua...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading the integration and operational assessment of advanced air and space capabilities, ensuring effective support for SOF missions in complex environments with a fo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $183K *

Deliver comprehensive systems engineering support for advanced secure ground systems, integrating hardware/software, managing lifecycle processes, and ensuring compliance with multi-level security acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $183K *

Oversee complex systems engineering for secure ground systems in defense. You'll manage requirements, perform integrations, and ensure compliance, contributing to mission-critical projects while leadi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Optimize military satellite communication systems by leveraging expertise in DoD operations. Lead technical development, enhance system design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $226K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovation in digital systems engineering, leading the integration and optimization of complex space and defense systems. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver advance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team in supporting aircraft systems development and testing. You'll lead lab design, collaborate on test events, and troubleshoot complex systems, all while ensuring high standards of t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $270K *

Elevate our astronautics capabilities by leading orbit determination development, implementing advanced algorithms, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mission analysis and technical exc...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $276K *

Lead the execution of advanced engineering programs by overseeing multi-functional teams to achieve technical, cost, and schedule goals. Drive performance improvements and risk management within the e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engineer and lead complex instrumentation and controls projects. Oversee design, provide technical guidance, and ensure compliance with project standards while collaborating across disciplines to deli...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.