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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$127K - $211K *

Support the advancement of satellite systems by leading an avionics engineering team. Drive the design, analysis, and implementation of command and data handling subsystems while ensuring quality outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $211K *

Advance your career as you lead a talented engineering team through the full spacecraft design lifecycle, shaping the future of avionics for innovative space missions while fostering collaboration acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Optimize the integration and testing of advanced systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on verification and validation tasks, while managing projects and influencing processes to ensure o...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Elevate your career by leading test integration, driving innovation, and collaborating across teams. Leverage your expertise to manage critical projects while coaching others, ensuring successful syst...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join as a Principal Hardware Engineer, leading cross-functional teams to drive production excellence in military communication systems. Oversee design transition and troubleshoot complex electronic sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as an engineer supporting the development and deployment of critical Ship Control Systems for U.S. Navy submarines, ensuring mission readiness through collaboration and innovatio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by delivering critical system administration support for mission and analytic networks, ensuring robust application, server, and user account management in a dynamic environm...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally to design scalable systems and enhance user experiences through robust, data-driven solutions. Drive impactful projec...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Shape innovative software solutions by collaborating across teams to develop scalable, robust systems. Tackle complex challenges while taking ownership of significant features to enhance user experien...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional engineering teams to build robust systems that tackle complex challenges while ensuring user-centered solutions and scalable infrastructure. Drive innovati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge software and automation solutions for military electronics in dynamic environments. Collaborate across disciplines to e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $135K *

Innovate systems engineering processes and interfaces, ensuring robust design, analysis, and support across teams. Engage with stakeholders to meet project goals, leveraging expertise in technical doc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $135K *

Champion the full systems engineering lifecycle, enhancing infrastructure through design, implementation, and integration, while ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders and driving technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine simulator software development by creating, maintaining, and integrating real-time applications for advanced flight systems. Collaborate across teams to mentor peers and refine innovative so...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Empower radar system solutions by developing concepts, requirements, and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and integrate systems, ensuring mission readiness through comple...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping advanced aerospace solutions by leading software development and integration efforts for complex defense systems. Your technical expertise will drive performance and reliabi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $125K *

Develop solutions for the modernization of the strategic submarine fleet, leading cross-functional teams to enhance system designs and integrations while ensuring compliance with security requirements...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $136K *

Transform stakeholder needs into clear system requirements and designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success through effective interface definition and risk management. D...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $98K *

Analyze quality assurance processes and mentor integrated teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and manage audits, leading impactful projects whi...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower the future of naval engineering by designing and testing innovative electrical systems for undersea applications. Join a collaborative team driving cutting-edge technology development and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer the future of advanced electrical systems for critical defense projects. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and validate innovative solutions while ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Champion the evolution of cutting-edge electromagnetic systems, ensuring reliable aircraft launch and recovery operations through innovative design, troubleshooting, and hands-on in-service support ab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Elevate the future of high-performance computing by leading a dynamic team focused on optimal V93000 support strategies, ensuring quality and timely test deployment, while driving collaboration across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Transform high-performance computing solutions by leading a dedicated team in developing and optimizing V93000 support strategies, ensuring quality, timely production readiness, and effective customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $165K *

Take ownership of the development and evaluation of test processes and systems within a multi-discipline engineering team, ensuring robust testability analyses and effective collaboration across teams...

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.