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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$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of airborne command and control by leading systems engineering initiatives for critical defense programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission system capabilitie...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of Airborne Warning and Control System modernization. Support critical military operations with engineering excellence and innovative solutions for next-generation...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing cutting-edge DC/DC converters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product evolution while applying deep expertise in circuit theory and powe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions by troubleshooting electronics and enhancing product performance in a collaborative environment that bridges multiple teams and exper...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $230K *

Shape strategic success by leading a diverse Product Support team, driving program management excellence and fostering cross-functional collaboration for mission-critical systems within the defense re...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to design and test advanced propulsion systems for hypersonic vehicles, focusing on fluid networks and thrust components. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative aeros...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $203K *

Deliver innovative systems solutions by integrating requirements, managing risks, and leading engineering analyses to develop advanced launcher hardware for Navy platforms in a dynamic team environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Champion advanced engineering solutions by leading comprehensive testability analysis, ensuring robust module-to-system level testing for cutting-edge programs, while utilizing modern digital engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads the mission-critical development of satellite flight software, ensuring optimal performance and compliance within a dynamic engineering environment, while managing costs and sch...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $190K *

Take ownership of innovative hardware reverse engineering projects and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex embedded security issues, delivering impactful solutions and enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$134K - $208K *

Lead diverse teams to drive multiple EO/IR space-sensing programs from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with technical, cost, and quality targets while fostering collaboration across engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future by managing multifaceted programs, ensuring timely delivery, and leading cross-functional teams while fostering communication with internal and external stakeholders. Drive business d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $213K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on advanced aircraft mechanical systems and landing gear. Collaborate on design, testing, and integration, while serving as a key technical interface in th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $125K *

Unlock potential by operating and maintaining missile defense training systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance training capabilities while supporting system configurations and ensuring optimal perf...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate to apply engineering principles and methodologies throughout avionics and aircraft system development for U.S. Army aviation programs, ensuring robust requirements and technical integrity...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $280K *

Partner with us to define and drive DC instrumentation architecture, leveraging power electronics expertise and strategic decision-making to influence product development and ensure customer success a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $280K *

Advance instrumentation design in a leadership role, guiding architecture decisions and evaluating technologies to enhance product capabilities, drive innovation, and meet market demands in a dynamic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced turbomachinery designs for nuclear reactors. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure optimal aerodynamic performance and structural integrity throughout the lif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Transform turbomachinery design by owning mechanical components, from CAD modeling to testing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate solutions that enhance performance and manufacturabi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Drive your career with a critical role in shaping E3 strategies across aerospace systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and robust design, leading initiatives from conce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive the integration of complex defense systems by supporting design, requirements development, and testing. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure the successful deployment of hardware...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Partner with us to transform factory operations through strategic planning and effective coordination within Test Solutions, enhancing communication, issue resolution, and operational alignment for mi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform the future of connected industrial products by leading the digital hardware design. This hands-on role covers embedded systems, high-speed communications, and PCB design, requiring collabora...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of integrated avionics systems, leading lifecycle processes from requirements analysis to resolution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with global teams to enhance innova...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Design robust electrical systems for autonomous maritime platforms, ensuring durability and compliance in extreme environments. Collaborate across teams to innovate and validate systems while mentorin...

Reposted today

  •   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.