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.
Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Reliability
$93K - $213K *
Lead innovative reliability engineering efforts by analyzing data, pinpointing failure modes, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with teams to validate corrective actions and drive continuous improv...
1 week ago
$210K - $235K *
Drive program success by coordinating cost, technical, and scheduling aspects from inception to liftoff. Engage with project managers and develop data models to aid decision-making while ensuring comp...
1 week ago
Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer I&T Technical Lead
$108K - $163K *
Drive systems integration and testing efforts, leading technical tasks in RF sensor systems. Collaborate cross-functionally, troubleshoot issues, and support a flexible testing schedule while ensuring...
Today
Senior Electrical Technical Specialist
$90K - $120K *
Join us to perform advanced engineering assignments, collaborating closely with licensed engineers, managing design and construction documentation, while coordinating multi-disciplinary tasks and cont...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Embedded Systems
$130K - $175K *
Unlock your potential as you lead the design and development of cutting-edge embedded electronic products, driving innovation from concept to production readiness while collaborating across engineerin...
3 weeks ago
Senior Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer
$100K - $245K *
Optimize safety and security in nuclear systems through innovative engineering. Drive compliance with DoD nuclear certification processes, ensuring resilience in strategic weapon programs for national...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Advanced Systems
$180K - $285K *
Transform project delivery by overseeing design, integration, and support of advanced communication systems, ensuring alignment with market needs and stakeholder priorities while providing hands-on te...
3 weeks ago
Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL)
$108K - $162K *
Help us enhance defense system survivability through advanced materials. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate cutting-edge technologies into air-based systems, ensuring optimal perfo...
Reposted today
Principal Electrical Engineer - Test
$107K - $204K *
Lead the development and integration of test systems and solutions for innovative engineering projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to enhance complex products while managing all phases of...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Reimagine C4I systems by developing precise AutoCAD drawings and ensuring compliance. Join our dedicated team to optimize shore-based installation processes through technical excellence and innovative...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Engage in the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure in a 24/7 environment. Lead virtualization and cloud projects, ensure synchronization across teams, and integrate advanced technologi...
3 weeks ago
Principal Command & Telemetry Software Modernization Engineer (Onsite)
$107K - $204K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team in satellite software engineering. Design, develop, and maintain advanced systems in an Agile environment utilizing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$135K - $175K *
Manage and enhance enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows Server, identity systems, and network capabilities. Collaborate to ensure secure, reliable services, and improve automation practic...
2 weeks ago
Principal Systems Engineer - SM-3 Test Qualification Lead
$107K - $204K *
Engage in planning, executing, and documenting environmental test campaigns to ensure systems meet rigorous compliance with industry standards, while serving as the technical authority on verification...
Reposted yesterday
$173K - $259K *
Lead and inspire the development of scalable enterprise data solutions to drive analytics and reporting. Oversee modernization initiatives and guide a technical team towards innovative cloud-based dat...
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Senior Structural Project Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative structural engineering solutions, overseeing design, analysis, and project management to ensure quality and efficiency in diverse projects while mentoring...
3 weeks ago
$102K - $178K *
Drive safety engineering excellence by leading Command and Control Integration efforts, executing comprehensive safety programs, and ensuring effective risk assessment across mission systems. Collabor...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer – DevSecOps
$91K - $171K *
Drive the modernization of software development with DevSecOps processes, ensuring continuous integration, deployment, and operation within diverse, Agile teams to enhance aerospace systems...
Reposted today
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
$104K - $173K *
Take ownership of the design and documentation of RF subsystems, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure project performance. Drive innovation while managing development through manufac...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager
$105K - $243K *
Shape the future of engineering programs by leading complex cross-functional projects from conception to release. Drive execution excellence, align teams and enforce governance to ensure timely and bu...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager
$120K - $228K *
Drive cross-functional programs through the product lifecycle, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence. Collaborate with engineering and leadership to identify risks and align teams for success...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager
$120K - $243K *
Pioneer cross-functional programs through the full product lifecycle, ensuring alignment and timely delivery. Lead execution excellence, manage integrated schedules, and work closely with diverse team...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager
$111K - $211K *
Drive excellence in complex, cross-functional engineering programs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment across teams through proactive risk management and strategic communications...
Reposted 2 days ago
$160K - $190K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of RF engineering, designing advanced transmission systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer - Mission Sensor Manager (Onsite)
$132K - $251K *
Play a key role in enhancing mission-critical avionics software with a focus on developing requirements, test strategies, and integration efforts within a collaborative Agile team to deliver reliable...
Reposted 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.