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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$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

$90K - $120K *

Grow a high-performing engineering team, focusing on leadership, coaching, and technical guidance. Drive accountability and project success while mentoring future leaders in a collaborative environmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing readiness initiatives for turbine airfoils. Drive quality improvements through risk assessments and statistical analysis in a collaborative operations environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading the maintenance and optimization of classified network infrastructure. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless operations while leveraging advanced networking tec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $176K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and optimization for next-gen satellite communications by translating complex regulations and providing technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams, drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical programs by designing and conducting simulations to enhance defense capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and develop action...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $173K *

Elevate your career by leading technical innovation and strategy across a multi-task order software development portfolio. Drive AI integration, optimize systems, enhance performance, and ensure missi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in electrical design, enhance power supply solutions, and ensure product compliance through thorough testing and analysis. Your expertise will support project devel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on revolutionizing systems engineering processes for Naval Surface Warfare Center programs, ensuring robust software and hardware development through innovative design and l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $151K *

Help us drive the future of aviation by integrating and optimizing propulsion fuel systems for the 787 aircraft, ensuring quality and compliance through collaboration and innovation in a dynamic engin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in systems architecture, driving innovation for aerospace technologies. Oversee a talented engineering team, ensuring rigorous design and execution across multiple pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Pioneer advancements in aerospace technology as you lead a team of systems engineers. Drive innovation, shape architecture solutions, and ensure integration for advanced Environmental & Airframe Contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to lead the development and authorization of RMF packages, ensuring security compliance across DoD enterprise IT systems. Collaborate with senior leaders and engineers, driving initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $134K *

Deliver excellence by overseeing Quality Engineering for critical Sentinel programs, ensuring compliance, risk management, and mission success. Collaborate with teams to assess performance, implement...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to design and integrate advanced systems for command and control applications in a classified environment, ensuring adherence to mission goals and en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative systems solutions while leading a dynamic team through all project phases, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead collaborative development of system requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Conduct thorough design reviews, manage project schedules, and foster communication across stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of cybersecurity in DoD enterprise IT as a Senior Principal Information Systems Security Engineer, leading RMF package development and authorization across complex classified and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.