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.
$90K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex projects, enhancing team performance while managing scope, risks, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborate with engineering and product teams ensuring timely, ef...
2 days ago
Senior Aviation Systems Engineer
$116K - $194K *
Empower naval aviation systems integration by coordinating Future Carrier program designs, integrating requirements, and supporting key functional areas for military aircraft operations and logistics...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $118K *
Elevate your career by tackling complex software engineering challenges in a collaborative environment. You'll oversee the software development lifecycle, work with diverse teams, and drive innovative...
Today
$130K *
Shape the future of aerospace engineering by providing technical leadership for New Product Development, collaborating with integrated teams and customers to deliver innovative ducting solutions while...
Reposted 3 days ago
$131K - $237K *
Join us to design and enhance sophisticated network infrastructures while optimizing system performance. Leverage your expertise in network engineering and administration to develop innovative solutio...
2 weeks ago
Lead Technical Engineer, Advanced Concepts
$130K - $160K *
Join us to lead innovative AI and data solutions, supervise teams, and drive strategic implementation across projects. Utilize your expertise in AI/ML to enhance operational capabilities while mentori...
Today
$104K - $166K *
Shape the future as a Mid-Level Systems Engineer supporting mission-critical solutions. You'll apply engineering principles to optimize systems across cloud and hybrid environments, enhancing the effe...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $166K *
Join a team that's enhancing mission-critical geospatial intelligence solutions by delivering scalable systems engineering expertise across various government and federal platforms to support operatio...
2 weeks ago
Lead Electrical Engineer - Power & Analog Electronics (Defense Systems)
$100K - $130K *
Lead the design and development of rugged electronic systems for military use, overseeing technical requirements, project management, and mentorship of junior engineers while interfacing with customer...
2 days ago
Systems Engineer Sr Stf - RF/EW Req & Arch
$110K - $198K *
Lead the charge in developing advanced multi-function sensor systems while collaborating across teams and driving innovative solutions within government-regulated environments. Emphasis on architectur...
3 weeks ago
Senior Process Development Engineer
$100K - $160K *
Drive innovative chemical process design and scale-up from lab to pilot plant, ensuring safety and effectiveness by collaborating across teams to advance iron production technology for a cleaner futur...
Reposted 6 days ago
$70K - $100K *
Optimize your career by developing advanced control systems that enhance machine performance and operator experience. Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team, conduct simulations, and translate fe...
2 days ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer – (Secret Clearance Preferred – Onsite Required)
$161K - $218K *
Engineer high-performance big data systems by leading all software development phases. Tailor innovative solutions for complex challenges while mentoring a skilled team under Agile principles. US Citi...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $130K *
Join us in shaping the future of AI and Data platforms, leading the deployment of secure capabilities in AWS. Drive platform vision, operational excellence, and user-centric experiences while collabor...
1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Drive the design and management of secure cloud infrastructures while collaborating across teams to enhance security monitoring and streamline operations using modern DevOps practices and tools...
Reposted 4 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in developing advanced electrical systems, conducting design reviews, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams for high-quality p...
1 week ago
Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
$115K - $173K *
Drive model-based system development by collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Utilize SysML to create and maintain architecture models, ensuring traceability and rigorous analysis in a classif...
3 days ago
Senior Specialist, Aerospace Engineer (Thermal Analysis)
$90K - $120K *
Transform complex aerospace challenges into innovative thermal solutions. Leverage your thermal and fluid analysis expertise to enhance solid rocket motor design, contributing to cutting-edge aerospac...
4 weeks ago
$69K - $158K *
Engineer innovative AI/ML software solutions to advance health outcomes, collaborating with scientists to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate impactful research programs in a fast-paced environment...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$136K - $184K *
Drive program success by overseeing project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring milestones are met and organizational standards are upheld while collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...
6 days ago
$136K - $184K *
Lead the charge in managing complex programs from initiation to completion. Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance metrics to ensure successful outcomes while collaborating across depa...
6 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of aerospace engineering, leading the design and development of advanced mechanical and optical systems. Drive innovation in laser systems and fiber optics, impacti...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's committed to designing resilient mechanical systems for naval operations. Drive innovations from concept to deployment, ensuring mission success and real-world performance in dynami...
4 weeks ago
Principal Systems Integration Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Transform the future of unmanned systems by leading integration efforts, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic program environme...
3 weeks ago
Principal Systems Integration Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Join a team as a Principal Systems Integration Engineer to lead integration efforts across Special Operations Forces. Ensure interoperability, perform risk assessments, and translate requirements into...
3 weeks ago
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.