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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$134K - $201K *

Shape your career by leading a dynamic team in structural systems for space vehicles. Oversee technical assessments, manage multi-disciplinary projects, and collaborate with aerospace experts to ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing program execution, ensuring resource alignment, and overseeing technical deliverables. Bring your expertise to deliver value, enhance efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Explore cutting-edge geospatial intelligence solutions by supporting vital engineering efforts across National and Allied systems. Drive modernization and integration while leading strategic initiativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading digital engineering initiatives in aerospace systems development, integrating advanced technologies to enhance defense and civilian missions. Collaborate on innovative solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing national security through innovative systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to develop the next generation of space systems, collaborating with military...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Elevate national security efforts by leading systems development and integration for cutting-edge hypersonic technologies, transforming conceptual designs into reality through innovative engineering s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Contribute to critical projects as a Principal Material and Process Engineer, leading a cross-functional team to innovate materials solutions, resolve technical issues, and integrate new products that...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, enabling teams to harness data and analytics for impactful decision-making within the defense sector, while ensuring optimal performance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $249K *

Engage as a Senior AI/ML Engineer, driving innovative ISR architectures through leadership of AI/ML projects, collaboration with governmental teams, and tackling complex, technical challenges to shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $198K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on satellite manufacturing and testing. Leverage your expertise in environmental testing and process improvements while ensuring high-quality output and sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $200K *

Shape the future of testing by leading a diverse team in driving software and hardware integration solutions across multiple space programs, ensuring optimal performance and collaboration within a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Join a team that's developing critical RF subsystems for satellite technology. Leverage your expertise in mechanical design to contribute to innovative aerospace projects while collaborating with engi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Engage in innovative spacecraft design as a Mechanical Design Engineer, optimizing layouts and ensuring subsystem integration through dynamic collaboration and engineering expertise in a fast-paced en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer supplier quality initiatives by executing comprehensive inspections and audits, ensuring procurement meets stringent quality standards across engineered equipment and critical materials, safeg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential in Supplier Quality, driving excellence through inspections and audits to ensure high standards of materials and equipment are met in electrical and renewable energy projects. Co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality through diligent inspections and audits, ensuring deliverables meet stringent standards while fostering strong supplier relationships and collaboration ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring procurement quality through expert audits and inspections, evaluating suppliers’ performance while collaborating across divisions to maintain the highest standards for elec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape quality assurance processes through inspections and audits, ensuring that procurement standards are met in delivering high-quality materials and equipment for engineering projects, while collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing mission-critical IT systems, ensuring high availability and security across infrastructure. Play a pivotal role in cloud migrations and automation efforts...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic environment to spearhead Agile development and release management efforts that enhance system integration and meet strategic mission goals across a collaborative Intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $164K *

Innovate product engineering solutions by managing new product introductions, enhancing manufacturing processes, and analyzing yield data to ensure optimal performance in high-volume production enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $158K *

Reimagine electrical hardware design to lead teams in delivering innovative, secure solutions for defense systems. Drive architecture discussions, component design, testing, and integration while ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $203K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Command and Control systems to enhance U.S. missile defense capabilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define system requirements and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver innovative server platforms for AI workloads, driving architecture and design from concept to validation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$107K - $204K *

Take ownership of military Fixed Wing programs as a Product Owner, guiding cross-functional teams to define requirements, manage backlogs, and ensure successful execution of mission-critical flight ma...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.