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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$85K - $106K *

Engineer cutting-edge electrical systems, enhancing plant performance and safety. Collaborate with teams, developing strategies for power systems while optimizing operational efficiency. Embrace a hyb...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in testing and validating cutting-edge satellite communication systems while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure exceptional performance and reliability throughout the developme...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive advancements in instrumentation and control systems within large-scale oil, gas, and petrochemical projects, ensuring project objectives and technical standards are achieved effectively and effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$182K - $338K *

Pioneer the integration and innovation of advanced infrared technology for 5th Gen fighter platforms, ensuring mission success and reliability through technical leadership, cross-functional collaborat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $225K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions as a Principal Engineer in federal SOCs, leading SOC automation, AI capability development, and driving operational excellence through technology integration and team mento...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise Agile practices by shaping strategies, mentoring leaders, and driving innovation. Lead high-impact programs across departments and represent the organization at industry forums, e...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise Agile transformation by shaping strategies, mentoring leaders, and driving innovation. Lead large-scale implementations while representing the organization at industry forums and fo...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $193K *

Champion cutting-edge systems testing for autonomous platforms, ensuring successful execution of test operations, managing staff and resources, and fostering collaboration across multiple teams for th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Elevate your career as a Test Lead, overseeing lab and flight test programs, ensuring mission success through effective leadership, planning, and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams and drive in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $285K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership in space systems engineering. Lead architectural definitions, manage technical budgets, and ensure effective requirements development across the e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Vanquish test program, ensuring successful lab and flight tests. Collaborate across engineering and operations, manage test schedules, and mitigate risks, all while sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that drives innovation by developing state-of-the-art software solutions for space communication systems supporting US Space Force. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment while men...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion safety and environmental health initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices in our manufacturing facility. Collaborate effectively with teams to maintain a safe and sustaina...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive mechanical issue resolution in production and fielded aircraft. Leverage your expertise in sustaining engineering and corrective action to enhance product performance and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $195K *

Lead systems engineering efforts to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Drive innovation and mentor a high-performing team, bridging complex technical challenges with strategic saf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing data security and compliance. Lead initiatives in data protection, insider threat detection, and support eDiscovery efforts while collaborating with cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Create a secure environment by leading data protection and insider threat initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance DLP operations, eDiscovery workflows, and data governance, ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $147K *

Join the charge in developing and analyzing aircraft systems requirements, ensuring system specs are clear and testable, while collaborating with suppliers and customers to transform requirements into...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the development of innovative spacecraft mechanical systems, driving designs from concept through flight. Collaborate across teams to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-perf...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $108K *

Join a team that's advancing military technology by designing innovative command and control systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance ISR and EW capabilities for the U.S. warfighter, all whi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team of Systems Engineers to design and integrate advanced command, control, and communications systems for cutting-edge defense products, enhancing national security through innovative...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Advance your career by leading technical coordination and execution within propulsion systems projects, ensuring successful integration and development of components across multiple engineering discip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in defining and managing system requirements for complex naval projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with technical objectives, enhancing system performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $293K *

Shape the future of cutting-edge DNA sequencing instruments by overseeing electrical system architecture and providing hands-on design and troubleshooting expertise, collaborating across multidiscipli...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by overseeing system maintenance, integration, and automation for seamless operations, improving data processes, and ensuring reliable performance across diverse technologies and plat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.