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.
Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer (Electrical) - EW&C
$130K - $185K *
Lead the evolution of test architectures and plans to enhance product evaluation for Strategic Spectrum Warfare, ensuring robust hardware/software testing and documentation while collaborating with di...
Reposted 4 days ago
Enterprise Systems Engineer – Space-Based Sensing & Targeting Integration
$117K - $226K *
Accelerate national security space systems integration by evaluating performance, identifying opportunities, and collaborating with military branches to enhance capabilities for mission demands in a d...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team as you tackle thermal engineering challenges for cutting-edge products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape strategies that optimize cooling systems and enhance perfor...
1 week ago
Senior Build Reliability Engineer
$122K - $167K *
Shape the future of aerospace by ensuring quality in the Terran R program, collaborating across teams, and establishing efficient processes to support rapid launch vehicle production while maintaining...
3 days ago
$99K - $175K *
Analyze quality processes and drive improvements within aerospace programs. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with industry standards while optimizing workflows...
4 weeks ago
Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Level 3
$85K - $150K *
Transform aircraft thermal performance and reliability through advanced analysis and innovative engineering solutions, ensuring mission success in critical defense programs...
4 weeks ago
$108K - $181K *
Shape optimal technical solutions for large-scale projects, leading bid management and cost estimation for VFD systems and related technologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and competi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$84K - $157K *
Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, testing, and refining prototypes for advanced communication systems within a dynamic team environment. Your expertise will help transform conc...
1 month ago
Lead Systems Engineer, Next-Gen Satellites
$100K - $130K *
Elevate your career with this mid-level Systems Engineer role, driving technical initiatives and leading multidisciplinary teams. Shape system architectures and tackle evolving business needs while me...
Yesterday
Senior Employee Development Specialist
$106K - $143K *
Lead the charge in enhancing employee capabilities through specialized training programs. This role merges technical expertise in mechanical fabrication with strategic project oversight to ensure alig...
Today
$120K - $150K *
Lead end-to-end hardware development for complex electronics in a dynamic startup, from concept to delivery. Collaborate with teams to design, analyze, and test high-reliability modules for aerospace...
4 weeks ago
$119K - $186K *
Engage in the development of complex medical devices by translating user needs into actionable requirements and ensuring effective design integration across engineering teams while maintaining a focus...
1 week ago
$177K - $250K *
Transform complex systems into effective solutions by leading and coaching multiple Agile Release Trains in a high-performance computing environment. Leverage your advanced systems engineering experti...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Drive efficiency and optimize performance as you evaluate and qualify components. Take ownership of sourcing and managing materials while enhancing quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in a fa...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by supporting spacecraft development through automation and CI/CD. Collaborate with software teams to enhance ground system autonomy while troubleshooting issues and streamlining oper...
Today
$90K - $120K *
Transform aircraft structure analysis by leveraging advanced techniques to ensure safety and compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide timely, quality engineering solutions for...
3 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Shape innovative solutions by leading complex stress analysis for aircraft structures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in designs, driving safety and efficienc...
3 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Lead the enhancement of our IT infrastructure, ensuring resilience through disaster recovery, cloud solutions, and operational support. Balance strategic initiatives with daily technical support in a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's pioneering scalable infrastructure solutions to support AI and hybrid cloud environments. Leverage your technical expertise to guide impactful engineering projects and ensure compli...
2 days ago
Principal System Safety Engineer
$114K - $171K *
Shape the future of aerospace safety by developing and delivering vital safety products using MIL-STD-882. Collaborate on aircraft manufacturing processes and conduct thorough safety analyses to mitig...
6 days ago
Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer/Analyst
$103K - $218K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing test strategies for New Construction Aircraft Carriers, ensuring successful acquisition and compliance for a critical ACAT I program within a challenging en...
1 month ago
$132K - $165K *
Innovate robust solutions as you design and develop core modules for a next-gen data integration platform, enhancing life sciences data analysis from concept through release. Enjoy hands-on developmen...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Acquisition Lead
$146K - $228K *
Drive the future of national security by leading acquisition projects in space systems. Partner with us to provide critical acquisition support, manage complex systems, and ensure efficient program ex...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI/ML Software Engineer
$146K - $234K *
Transform AI capabilities as a Senior Software Engineer, design and implement innovative solutions across the product lifecycle, and ensure robust performance in high-trust environments, all within a...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Structural Analysis Engineer
$126K - $209K *
Take ownership of complex structural analysis projects ensuring compliance and integrity throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration while applying advanced engineering pri...
Reposted yesterday
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.