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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$168K - $280K *

Lead verification and validation for flight software systems in a dynamic team environment. Drive test automation and improve processes for high-stakes projects including NASA's Artemis program, ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $280K *

Lead the verification and validation efforts for mission-critical flight software, ensuring compliance with rigorous test plans and strategies while collaborating across technical teams to advance aer...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in TPS component design, ensuring robust performance through innovative engineering. Collaborate across teams to drive solutions for demanding environments, delivering technical excell...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering efforts by enforcing best practices, guiding team development, and managing requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and del...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $180K *

Champions the refinement and automation of storage systems, enhancing uptime and performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to troubleshoot, develop solutions, and assess vulnerability in virtual ser...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $132K *

Design and innovate novel solid rocket motors, ensuring robust structures meet customer specifications. Lead cross-functional efforts, guide prototype development, and establish effective product sche...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform manufacturing by leading engineering teams, managing projects, and enhancing production processes to drive continuous improvement and innovation across a diverse range of industrial equipmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Transform the landscape of electrical engineering by leading complex test system designs, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the success of...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $210K *

Lead the technical design and integration of advanced autonomous aircraft systems, ensuring performance and compliance with defense standards across hardware, software, and mission-critical functions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $210K *

Join a pioneering team to design, integrate, and enhance autonomous UAS systems for national defense. Leverage your expertise in aerospace engineering to advance cutting-edge technologies and drive co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Manage control system projects, ensuring successful execution from start to finish. Lead technical tasks and foster customer relationships while upholding quality standards. Provide guidance and suppo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Partner with us to shape the future of defense systems through expert requirements analysis, systems integration, and innovative solutions addressing complex industrial challenges. Elevate your career...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Unlock the potential of embedded software development by enhancing and optimizing the build environment for surgical robotics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $220K *

Join a team driving innovative battlespace solutions through advanced software and systems engineering. Play a key role in the design and validation of strategic capabilities for mission-critical appl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $251K *

Optimize the development of cutting-edge avionics products by leading a diverse team to ensure compliance with customer specifications and technical excellence in digital electronic systems within aer...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $118K *

Unlock potential by integrating complex aerospace and defense systems throughout their development lifecycle, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to ensure seamless operation of hardware, sof...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful Battery Energy Storage Systems projects by guiding design, supporting technology implementation, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Ensure quality and innovate use-cases...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $224K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge electronic systems for UAVs, collaborating with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Drive innovation an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $169K *

Unlock potential by developing and managing interface documentation for MILSATCOM systems, ensuring compliance and facilitating integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of systems engineering by leading cross-functional teams in design, integration, and validation activities to ensure mission success and system readiness while fostering innovatio...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $184K *

Develop advanced software solutions that enhance laboratory test bench virtualization. Collaborate with a skilled team to design and implement innovative systems focusing on flight control, communicat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by developing and implementing advanced testing procedures for aerospace components. Play a crucial role in enhancing product reliability and safety in a dynamic startup environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $193K *

Drive strategic DMSMS initiatives by leading multifaceted obsolescence management activities, collaborating with teams to ensure seamless production and sustainment of systems while optimizing resolut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Lead technical integrity for the Fleet Ballistic Missile program, driving innovation and risk assessments. Collaborate with engineers to ensure project success while adhering to rigorous standards acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $175K *

Help us develop innovative firmware for cutting-edge energy products, working with a dynamic team to design, optimize, and deliver reliable solutions that contribute to a sustainable future while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.