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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$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on sustaining mission-critical systems through hands-on systems engineering. Leverage technical skills in administration, troubleshooting, and deployment to ensure operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $262K *

Lead the charge in evolving a sophisticated software ecosystem within an AI-driven environment. Drive innovation, optimize performance, and define strategic vision for software tools and processes, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $262K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading the Full Stack Software Discipline. Drive strategic vision and enhance tools and processes to empower teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $262K *

Transform the software engineering landscape by leading innovative Full Stack initiatives, ensuring agile practices and governance across all NGAS programs to enhance mission effectiveness, adaptabili...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $262K *

Drive innovation in full stack software engineering, enhancing tools, processes, and community practices to meet evolving defense challenges with a skilled AI-driven workforce across multiple geograph...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $262K *

Champion the transformation of software capabilities by leading full stack initiatives, driving innovation, and enhancing tools and processes to ensure robust, efficient, and future-ready software tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in the operational sustainment and technical support of mission-critical systems, independently executing system administration tasks and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing cyber security solutions through Zero Trust implementation, integrating security controls across systems, educating teams, and ensuring compliance while promoting a cultur...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize control systems as a part of a collaborative team, tackling design, implementation, and troubleshooting for modern chemical processes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Make...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform space technology by developing and testing innovative flight software. Join a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges from inception through operations, while enhancing your skills in embe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Drive the charge in comprehensive systems engineering, ensuring seamless integration and validation across all lifecycle stages from concept development to disposal, while balancing performance, cost...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Empower quality excellence by ensuring product compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives from conception to completion across various engineering processes and documentation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building and enhancing mission-critical software in a dynamic Kubernetes environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to design, develop and deliver scalable solutions while ensu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Grow your career with us! Contribute to manufacturing excellence by driving process improvements and enhancing first pass yield in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on high-impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to advanced tactical systems development for the U.S. Navy. Ideal for early-career engineers, this role involves lifecycle support, system performance analysis, and integration testing in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $170K *

Lead the optimization of video workflows by leveraging AI tools to enhance cloud-native solutions for VOD and Live content delivery, ensuring efficiency and scalability across various platforms...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of our mission-critical applications by designing, developing, and implementing software solutions in a dynamic containerized environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver sc...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic engineering initiatives in RDT&E support, enhancing system efficiency and performance. Collaborate across teams for innovative solutions and ensure compliance with rigorous technical s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Shape the future of spacecraft communications by leading RF systems development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative architectures and specifications, ensuring effective design...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $186K *

Take ownership of complex RF communications systems for spacecraft, driving innovative architectures and strategies across civil, commercial, and National Security Space programs ensuring exceptional...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $203K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of revolutionizing spacecraft communications. As a senior RF Systems Engineer, you'll strategize and guide the development of cutting-edge RF architectures, influen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion software innovation by leveraging your expertise in development and problem-solving. Collaborate with teams to enhance systems, integrating advanced methodologies and achieving operational ex...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Join as a Senior RF Systems Engineer, leading spacecraft communications strategies. Collaborate with top architects in cutting-edge RF technologies to shape future space missions and promote sustainab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $203K *

Engineer sophisticated RF communications architectures for spacecraft, driving strategy and technical oversight for civil, commercial, and national security programs. Collaborate with teams to define...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Drive the technical integration of defense systems, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions for hypersonic testing, ensuring mission success through comprehensive system designs and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   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.