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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$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   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.