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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$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge modem algorithms for our satellite communications platform, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to ensure robust integration and performance valida...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $186K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing secure, scalable data systems for critical national challenges. Leverage your data engineering expertise to build innovative solutions across diverse dom...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance our technical solutions as a Systems Engineer, collaborating with a focused team to tackle complex challenges in security and data protection within a dynamic network environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $164K *

Elevate your career with a senior role in embedded software engineering, focusing on autonomous systems. Collaborate with a talented multi-site team to design, develop, and integrate innovative soluti...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that integrates and tests advanced Effector systems, ensuring performance excellence through hands-on hardware and software integration, verification, and flight testing, while collaborati...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Join a hands-on team supporting an operations center that focuses on systems engineering, security compliance, and technical leadership, ensuring high-quality infrastructure for critical enterprise ap...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Optimize the electrical architecture for energy storage systems. Lead a team through the design, validation, and production of inverters and batteries. Drive innovation and improve reliability in high...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Innovate and lead the electrical architecture of cutting-edge energy systems, driving design from concept to production. Shape the future of reliable, cost-effective energy solutions through hands-on...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $133K *

Join our team to innovate in geospatial software design and testing, focusing on user interfaces and backend systems. You’ll conduct thorough testing processes, ensuring functionality and performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $128K *

Lead the integration of complex hardware and software systems, ensuring operational readiness in a dynamic defense environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance missile defense capab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Champion flight safety initiatives and proactive risk assessments for commercial and military engines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure top-tier reliability and compliance across operational p...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $173K *

Transform the future of engineering as you lead talented teams to deliver cutting-edge technologies for critical defense systems. Foster innovation, direct strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $173K *

Empower a talented team in advancing strategic technologies for critical defense missions. Lead engineering efforts, ensuring project success through innovative solutions and strong collaboration in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as you oversee RQ-4 product support, ensuring quality development, execution, and program compliance while driving collaboration across multiple teams and stakeh...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality lifecycle development and logistics for RQ-4 programs. You will lead collaboration efforts, drive project performance, and work on innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Design innovative solutions for RF product packaging, ensuring compliance and participating in cross-functional teams to drive advancements. Oversee projects, guide engineers, and mentor staff to achi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership opportunity to guide engineering teams, ensuring seamless communication and support across trades and engineering for SSBN 826 and 827 construction, pivotal to first...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate to design and manage plant-floor OT infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable integration with IT systems to support effective manufacturing operations and drive consistency across locatio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $211K *

Manage a team of electrical engineers to deliver advanced electronic systems, overseeing technical quality and project execution, while fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring alignment wit...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $180K *

Drive the development and implementation of innovative firmware solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Utilize your expertise to enhance product performance and contribute to compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Analyze and evaluate electric power generation projects, providing engineering support, design reviews, and risk assessments. Engage with clients in a remote role, contributing to conceptual designs a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $87K *

Lead critical Combat Systems maintenance and training efforts, empowering shipboard personnel with hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, assessing, and optimizing electronic and mechanical systems fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Transform complex systems into streamlined solutions by leveraging your expertise in SAN technologies, security protocols, and data center operations. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and eff...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced Linux engineering efforts, enhancing hybrid-cloud infrastructures with automation and support. Drive Tier 2-4 problem resolution, optimize performance metrics, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $200K *

Oversee the integration of satellite ground system requirements into digital engineering artifacts. Engage across teams to ensure software alignment with mission objectives while formulating verificat...

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.