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# PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

- **Company:** TE Connectivity,
- **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,800 - $224,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-systems-engineering-marlborough-ma--8f8ce20d-fbd5-47d1-9adb-b740a888024f

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Diversity, Sales, Business Growth, Marketing Strategy, Software Engineering, Leadership, System Architecture, Product Management, Research & Development (R&D), The ideal candidate will have experience with the industrial sensor market including semiconductor, data centers, and roboti, * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Technical master's degree preferred.

 * 10+ years direct experience within the industrial sensors market in a similar role.
 * Strong understanding of sensor technologies and system-level integration
 * Demonstrated experience working with customer engineering teams on technical solutions
 * Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions
 * Capability to synthesize and simplify complex situations and drive organizational alignment.
 * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
 * Familiarity with market-driven product strategy and platform development
 * Ability to lead and drive initiatives in a cross functional environment
 * Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
 * Ability to travel globally 25% travel.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

## Description

The Principal System Architect - Industrial Sensors is a global leadership role responsible for shaping the industrial sensors market strategy and product portfolio. This role works closely with customers, sales, product management, applications engineering, and R&D to identify emerging opportunities and define differentiated sensor solutions that drive long-term business growth.

As a recognized subject matter expert, the Principal System Architect provides system-level leadership across the organization, translating customer needs, market trends, and technology developments into innovative product concepts, technology roadmaps, and executable requirements. The role serves as a critical bridge between customers, engineering teams, and business leadership to ensure solutions deliver meaningful customer value and sustainable competitive advantage., * Serve as the recognized technical authority for industrial sensing applications, providing deep system-level expertise and guidance across customers, partners, and internal teams.

 * Translate market, application, and customer requirements into clear product specifications, system architectures, and development priorities.
 * Advise customers on system-level trade-offs and optimize sensing solutions to maximize performance, reliability, cost, and ease of integration.
 * Drive early customer engagement and design-in activities through close collaboration with engineering teams and technical decision-makers.
 * Develop and deliver application-focused training programs to elevate technical knowledge across sales, FAE, marketing, and engineering organizations.
 * Represent the company as a thought leader and subject matter expert through industry forums, trade shows, technical publications, and digital channels.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insight

 * Monitor and assess market dynamics, industry trends, growth drivers, and emerging application opportunities to inform business and technology strategy.
 * Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, identifying areas of differentiation and strategic opportunity.
 * Leverage system-level analysis, problem solving, and customer insights to define compelling value propositions and solution strategies.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies, disruptive innovations, and competitive threats to guide future investment decisions.
 * Capture and communicate market and application requirements that align organizational priorities, product strategy, and technology development.

Product Innovation & Technology Strategy

 * Shape mid- and long-term product, technology, and innovation roadmaps by aligning customer needs, market trends, and application insights.
 * Identify strategic portfolio and technology gaps and provide recommendations for future investment and development.
 * Partner with Product Management, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to define product strategies, roadmap priorities, and commercialization plans.
 * Lead and sponsor advanced technology initiatives that enable differentiated products and sustainable competitive advantage.
 * Serve as a strategic technical advisor to business and product line leadership, influencing portfolio decisions and long-term growth strategies.
 * Champion innovation through disciplined engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and customer-focused technology development.