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.
Structural Systems Section Manager
$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
Program Chief Engineer (ONSITE)
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Principal Material and Process Engineer
$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
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$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
$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
Sr. Environmental Test Engineer 2nd Shift - Millennium Space Systems
$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
Software Integration/Test Engineer Asc Manager
$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
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
$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
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer
$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
Senior Supplier Quality Surveillance Engineer
$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
$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
Senior Systems Engineer - Release Management
$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
Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Mfg.)
$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
$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
Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect (26-252)
$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
Senior Principal Hardware System Architect
$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...
2 weeks ago
Principal Systems Engineer - MilAv FMS Product Owner/Program Lead (Onsite)
$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
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.