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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$86K - $165K *

Join our team to pioneer embedded software solutions for advanced actuation systems, supporting cutting-edge missile technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate high-pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advanced systems engineering, managing tasks and guiding a scrum team for DIA's digital exploitation initiatives. Drive risk management and improve processes while ensuring successf...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative systems engineering solutions within an Agile framework, managing cross-functional teams to enhance the National Digital Exploitation Center's capabilities. Collaborate on requirement...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team leading Compression Systems Engineering, driving innovation on advanced military engines. You'll oversee program tasks, manage teams, and integrate efforts across...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Lead aviation safety program development and administration, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive safety initiatives, conduct audits, and facilitate safe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $235K *

Engage in advanced electrical engineering for national security missions. Collaborate on specialty sensors and RF technologies, facilitating development and qualification strategies while managing pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a leader in Ship Control systems, ensuring high-quality integration of electronics while mentoring a talented team of engineers and technicians to drive project success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration of safety analysis in system designs across various domains, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications throughout the life cycle. Collaborate with a team of engineers t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the innovation and commercialization of new products, enhancing manufacturing processes and driving improvements in quality, yield, and cost efficiency while collaborating across R&D, Quality, Op...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize product innovation and manufacturing processes from concept to launch, driving quality improvements and cost efficiencies. Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Launch your career by joining a dynamic supply chain team focused on developing and executing strategic roadmaps, engaging with suppliers, and influencing cross-functional areas in a fast-paced enviro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join us to drive innovation and enhance product development for portable electronics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead technical strategies, shaping the future of technology while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex challenges into robust software solutions by leading the design, development, and support of secure web-based applications, integrating cutting-edge technologies within government fr...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the optimization of deployment pipelines while ensuring robust cloud infrastructure, compliance, and cost management. Collaborate on security practices to meet industry standards and enhance syst...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $169K *

Innovate your career as you lead network engineering initiatives, ensuring robust security and performance for corporate infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance networking solutions across d...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a talented team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, driving innovative avionics solutions through collaboration across design and development phases, ensuring compliance and quality in fast-paced...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Champion innovative mechanical systems by evaluating performance, diagnosing issues, and enhancing campus operations. Drive improvement strategies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Transform military systems engineering with innovative MBSE practices. Drive collaborative efforts to enhance capabilities within a dynamic team. Engage in vital program support and contribute to the...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Lead strategic assessment and planning for acquisition programs, ensuring cost-effective delivery of defense systems while collaborating across teams to optimize performance and meet objectives...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Join our team to lead the development of advanced processing systems, guiding engineers from requirements to product integration while ensuring technical integrity, managing risk, and collaborating wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $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 yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality software for embedded systems, from concept to production, while collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences in complex applications. Engage in all phases, from des...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to design and implement embedded software, enhancing aerospace technology through all development phases, from concept to production and support, collaborating closely with hardwa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $161K *

Elevate our software capabilities by designing and implementing embedded solutions across all development phases for aerospace applications, ensuring seamless product integration and high reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower the Systems Engineering team in driving excellence across launch vehicle systems, engaging in multi-disciplinary collaboration and application of core engineering principles, fostering innovat...

Reposted 2 days 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.