Principal Systems Engineer Job Description
Principal systems engineers are systems engineers highly qualified in their fields, whether it is aircraft engineering or defense and aerospace engineering. A principle systems engineer of aircraft, for example, will have knowledge of the aircraft's systems as a whole. A principal systems engineer at a defense contractor may have expertise in a missile defense system as a whole.
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Purpose
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Principal systems engineers provide expertise on engineering systems. They can plan, advise, analyze, design, test, and manage highly complex engineering systems.
Additional Tasks
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Principal systems engineers also recommend and integrate different approaches and methods to ensure a working system. They also interact with customers, make business assessments, and mentor other engineers.
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Education
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To become a principal systems engineer, you need a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, or a closely related discipline. Most employers also require an additional 10 or more years of related field experience. These fields can be in aircraft, aerospace, electronics, radar systems, navigation systems, and many other engineering fields.
Skills
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Principal systems engineers should exhibit strong verbal and written communications skills and be proficient at planning and organizing.
Salary
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The salaries of principal systems engineers are highly dependent on the employer, according to Glassdoor.com. Raytheon Missile Systems, for instance, has employees earning between $127,000 and $152,000 a year. Northrop Grumman Electronics Systems has jobs at $93,000 and $103,000 a year.
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