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.
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining Instrumentation and Controls Engineering. Lead complex projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure precision in design and execution across various industrial sector...
4 days ago
Senior Quality Systems Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Make your mark by driving QMS improvements in a senior role where you'll ensure compliance and audit readiness while collaborating across teams to enhance quality systems in a regulated environment...
3 weeks ago
Systems Engineer, Integration & Test - Skunk Works - Level 2
$73K - $129K *
Lead the integration and validation of advanced mission-systems in high-fidelity labs and flight tests, ensuring operational effectiveness for next-gen aircraft platforms. Collaborate across teams to...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to lead system architecture development, utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to analyze threats and influence missile defense capabilities in collaboration with cross...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $172K *
Transform complex PCB designs into high-performance hardware solutions while mentoring the team and collaborating across disciplines for optimal manufacturability and reliability in a dynamic, fast-pa...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sentinel - Systems/Principal Systems Engineer - 18644
$79K - $118K *
Shape the future by supporting the full systems engineering life cycle. Collaborate across teams to develop and verify supplier statements of work, ensuring alignment with program requirements and dri...
2 weeks ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer I
$148K - $199K *
Unlock your potential as a Principal Systems Engineer, leading innovative design and development in space technology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape cutting-edge solutions for satel...
2 weeks ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer I
$120K - $150K *
Drive technical excellence and innovation in space systems, collaborating across teams to design solutions for communication payloads while managing project requirements and mitigating risks...
2 weeks ago
Circuit Design Engineer II, Satellite Test Systems
$79K - $140K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test cutting-edge satellite and rocket electronic systems, enhancing complex hardware solutions for optimum performance and reliability. Your expe...
Reposted yesterday
Circuit Design Engineer II, Satellite Test Systems
$79K - $140K *
Shape innovative electronic designs for satellite and rocket systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot circuits, develop test procedures, and ensure integration of hardware and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer Staff
$100K - $130K *
Drive advanced software solutions by leading full lifecycle development while collaborating with multi-disciplined teams. Leverage expertise in C/C++ to support innovative projects and ensure high-qua...
6 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Contribute to the development and sustainment of advanced defense systems, focusing on system design, integration, and data analysis to evaluate Combat System performance, ensuring success within miss...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $185K *
Empower your career by designing and optimizing complex IT infrastructure solutions that support engineering and corporate operations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance while leading a...
2 weeks ago
Principal Astrodynamics Engineer
$180K - $270K *
Optimize high-fidelity orbit determination capabilities while leading complex aerospace projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance navigation systems and integrate cutting-edge astr...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead technical excellence in complex geospatial intelligence systems by applying multidisciplinary systems engineering. Drive innovations in architecture, develop requirements, and enhance performance...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Unlock innovative solutions in geospatial intelligence by leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, directing complex projects, and ensuring system integration to enhance user requirements and oper...
4 weeks ago
Senior Connector Design Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Drive the development of cutting-edge RF and microwave components, leading projects from concept to production while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence to customer specifications and ma...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$156K - $184K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in robotics and aerospace tooling by leading technical solutions and engaging customers to transform their needs into successful, high-value outcomes in productio...
6 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Shape the future of physical security by designing and implementing cutting-edge systems, ensuring the highest standards of technical accuracy and integration across diverse project teams while empowe...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Level 3
$93K - $164K *
Join a team that crafts innovative C++ simulations, enhancing testing environments and integrating top-tier models to ensure high-quality product delivery and efficient workflows...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Lead
$132K - $251K *
Lead innovations in radar system design and integration, addressing complex challenges in receiver and exciter hardware. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance and reliability using advanced s...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Radar Receiver Exciter Hardware Lead
$132K - $251K *
Drive innovation in radar technologies by leading hardware design and integration efforts for advanced receiver and exciter systems, ensuring top-tier performance through comprehensive analysis, devel...
2 weeks ago
Senior Flight Reliability Engineer
$140K - $180K *
Champion mission assurance and flight reliability, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance through cross-functional collaboration and rigorous investigation in aerospace programs...
3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Control Systems and Signal Processing Engineer
$107K - $195K *
Elevate defense capabilities by driving innovation in signal processing and fire control systems for hypersonic and missile defense applications, collaborating with experts to ensure connectivity and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Fire Control Systems and Signal Processing Engineer
$107K - $195K *
Drive innovation in hypersonic systems by developing signal processing algorithms and RF communication solutions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance fire control and guidance capabil...
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.