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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$146K - $234K *

Join us in driving strategic plans and managing advanced tech projects, ensuring oversight and alignment with corporate goals. Leverage your communications and analytical skills to support leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Unlock potential by supporting mission architecture and defense initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop systems models, and document technical processes for critica...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative mixed-signal circuit boards and systems for advanced MRI technology. Lead design, debugging, and integration efforts, collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality, reliable...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential in this dynamic role, leveraging 20+ years of systems engineering expertise to drive impactful solutions for the intelligence community while navigating complex legal frameworks...

Reposted today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$146K - $194K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers focused on building next-gen electronic warfare solutions through innovative software and hardware integration. Collaborate, develop, and del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Drive your career as a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, leading the development of advanced avionics hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate the entire product lifecycle, en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering for cutting-edge avionics hardware, guiding all lifecycle phases from design to verification. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust product development wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring seamless technology operations across all sites. Take ownership of IT systems, managing everything from servers to cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and vendors...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $158K *

Engineer comprehensive testing protocols to enhance product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, analyze results, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform automotive radar technology by developing, optimizing, and integrating advanced systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance safety features, utilizing yo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Champion the future of advanced aerospace systems by leading a diverse team in logistics, integration, and test execution. Ensure seamless transitions to low-rate production through strategic oversigh...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of engineering design by defining strategies, advancing technologies, and guiding enterprise architectures across platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex technica...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $185K *

Shape the future by leading cross-functional teams to design and deploy advanced test systems. Your program management expertise will ensure all aspects of test systems development align with product...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of advanced systems engineering by designing, implementing, and optimizing complex systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, security, and alignme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $125K *

Explore innovative voice and networking solutions while building, configuring, and testing a virtualization environment to support advanced communication systems in a dynamic, hands-on setting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team of Senior Network Engineers to tackle complex networking challenges. Leverage your expertise in enterprise connectivity, security, and automation to directly support critical feder...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Lead a skilled engineering team to deliver high-quality systems while adhering to program timelines and budgets. Foster collaboration and innovation, driving success in a complex, dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $203K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing processes for critical defense systems, ensuring successful project exe...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $184K *

Grow your expertise in electrical engineering by leading design solutions for cable and harness systems. You'll oversee development from concept to delivery, mentoring engineers and ensuring quality i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Engineer advanced electrical systems in a collaborative environment, supporting design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting efforts. Drive innovative solutions in power systems across various def...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Pioneer technical investigations, lead metallurgical analysis, and refine material specifications to enhance manufacturing processes in advanced aerospace solutions. Collaborate on innovative improvem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in ensuring supplier quality across product lifecycles, from qualification to mass production. You will drive initiatives in quality improvement, risk assessment, and supplier performa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $191K *

Empower technical innovation by taking full ownership of electronics hardware, from circuit design to production qualification, ensuring high standards and bringing advanced systems to life in a dynam...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer state-of-the-art security systems, from design to execution. Oversee implementation and collaborate with teams to ensure robust solutions for protecting assets in commercial environments. Tra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower a team of engineers by leading development, fostering collaboration, and ensuring project success through strong leadership and technical oversight. Balance people management with technical gu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.