Discover Senior Principal Systems Engineer Jobs

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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 *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering projects, leading system design, implementation, and problem resolution initiatives. Bring your expertise to mentoring engineers while ensuring cust...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $175K *

Advance mission integration through innovative systems engineering and architecture design, ensuring robust capability delivery for diverse operational needs in a dynamic defense environment...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $147K *

Join a team that architects the Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE), integrating IT solutions across program lifecycles. Lead technical efforts and engage with government clients to enhance systems en...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Drive impactful system engineering solutions for advanced airborne networking. Lead integration, testing, and certification efforts while promoting collaboration across teams to enhance mission-critic...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity engineers to ensure robust cyber protections are integrated into weapon systems, guiding system architecture and evaluating cybersecurity risks to meet mission obj...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $165K *

Contribute to the development of complex systems by performing system analysis, integration, verification, and validation while ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards and translating custo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Optimize systems engineering support across the acquisition lifecycle for dynamic Department of the Air Force initiatives, translating operational requirements into technical solutions that enhance mi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $174K *

Join a team that's solving complex engineering challenges by developing innovative solutions and collaborating across diverse design teams to manage technical baselines and support key milestones in s...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $233K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge algorithms for missile detection and tracking, employing advanced estimation techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Lead the development and support of advanced space systems, ensuring strategic advantages in national security. Collaborate on system integration, technical documentation, and process improvements acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $275K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance in space acquisitions, engineering, and risk management while supporting technical engagements and ensuring programmatic compliance in a fully integrated...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of LVC environments by leading system design, integration, and collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative simulation ecosystems that enhance training and operat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $238K *

Drive advanced system solutions as a Principal Systems Engineer, leading multidisciplinary teams to architect and integrate complex systems while ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeho...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $238K *

Lead the charge in architecting and integrating comprehensive systems solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive multidisciplinary development initiatives and ensure system alignm...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $163K *

Empower your career by providing critical Tier III IT Systems support, troubleshooting complex challenges across enterprise technology platforms. Collaborate with project teams, author SOPs, and mento...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join us to drive the design and development of cutting-edge space electronics systems, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver robust, mission-critical solutions that meet the highest standards in...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Lead critical testing initiatives for advanced space systems, ensuring alignment with operational goals and effective communication across teams to enhance mission readiness and system integration in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $193K *

Shape the future of Systems Safety Engineering by leading collaborative efforts in safety analysis, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882 and DO-178/DO-254 standards, and driving innovation in safety p...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $225K *

Shape the future of space operations by providing critical acquisition and technical support, developing key documentation, and advising on program execution to enhance national security efforts in ad...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $200K *

Engineer your future as a critical technology enabler for space systems, driving innovations in acquisition documentation, cybersecurity, and technical support to enhance mission operations and perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Software System Engineer, collaborating with contractors and government professionals to enhance Army Air and Missile Defense systems using Agile methods and MBSE documentat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $163K *

Lead the charge in innovative systems engineering, integrating and validating solutions while ensuring requirements are met for cutting-edge technologies that support defense applications. Join a dyna...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $191K *

Shape the future of advanced SIGINT/EW systems through innovative design and leadership in system development, integration, and validation efforts while collaborating with multi-disciplined engineerin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $176K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions by leading technology projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring timely, budget-conscious execution of complex integrations to meet customer specifications and orga...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Advance system engineering solutions and provide expert assessments for the MARCENT Program, collaborating with peers to ensure technical performance and compliance while supporting integration and te...

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  •   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.