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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$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge test solutions for next-gen electronic warfare systems, enhancing the mission of protecting our warfighters through innovative engineering and c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative defense technologies by developing high-quality, real-time embedded software. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance mission capabilities while enjoying a flexible work env...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engage in the full software lifecycle, developing high-quality embedded software for satellite and ground systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective integration and delivery in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and develop high-performance secure applications for critical national security projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve the software development lifecyc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $187K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on developing advanced CNO software solutions. Collaborate on the design and implementation of innovative security applications that enhance system p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $187K *

Join us to develop innovative CNO tools with robust software design and coding. Your expertise in Python, C/C++, and systems debugging will drive critical projects while leveraging a TS/SCI clearance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Drive training evaluations and enhancements for systems, ensuring effective delivery and integration of training programs while supporting operational and maintenance tasks in a collaborative environm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of aerospace technology as a System and Software Engineer, leveraging your expertise in embedded systems and model-based design to enhance avionics and flight-critical solutions, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the design, integration, and operational success of critical communications systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across complex enterprise environments wit...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead a team to drive program execution and scheduling for major deliverables, ensuring alignment between production demands and operational constraints. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance effic...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Drive ICAM engineering across cloud and enterprise environments, leading integration, modernization, and operational delivery of Zero Trust identity and access management services while ensuring secur...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $187K *

Transform complex requirements into robust custom software solutions, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative CNO tools and enhance operational readiness in line with government standards. Yo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to design and produce components for the W80-5 warhead, ensuring robust integration and security measures while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet programmati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining system administration through innovative management of IT environments, ensuring seamless operations and compliance while driving forward-looking solutions in a dynamic s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Champion the development and management of systems and servers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and security across innovative projects and envi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of electric power systems. You will design, analyze, and optimize advanced power and electromechanical systems, using MATLAB/Simulink in a collaborative, dynam...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with an innovative team focused on electric drive technology, power system analysis, and optimization. Leverage your expertise in MATLAB & Simulink to design, implement, and evaluate...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive robust industrial process development for defense-grade steel forgings, ensuring compliance and stability through statistical analysis, while collaborating with teams to optimize production and...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and integration of advanced digital electronic modules, guiding projects through the full hardware lifecycle, from initial requirements to production support for missile syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by developing robust engineering processes that ensure high reliability and compliance with industry standards, while collaborating across teams and driving continuous impr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $240K *

Drive innovation in wireless systems by collaborating across teams to enhance RF performance. Lead the development of cellular hardware solutions, ensuring compliance and optimizing system integration...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team. Contribute to requirement development and validation while enhancing communication with stakeholders on innovat...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $137K *

Join a team that's dedicated to systems engineering excellence, where you'll define requirements and collaborate across disciplines to shape advanced technologies and systems in a dynamic, supportive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $231K *

Unlock potential by leading RF system architecture and antenna design. Drive innovation in advanced systems while mentoring junior engineers. Join a collaborative team and tackle complex engineering c...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $95K *

Grow your career with impactful systems engineering projects that enhance enterprise solutions. Collaborate through all system development lifecycle phases to optimize critical applications in support...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.