Principal Engineer I Salary in Lansing, Michigan

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How much does a Principal Engineer I make in Lansing, MI? The average Principal Engineer I salary in Lansing, MI is $163,042 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $148,923 and $178,328. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Principal Controls Engineer
QuantumScape - San Jose , CA
Controls Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) QuantumScape is seeking a highly ... Validate and test safety circuits, I/O systems, and industrial communication interfaces (Ethernet ...
LinkedIn - 39 days ago
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay Networking SME - Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games - Los Angeles , CA
As a Principal Software Engineer focused on networking and simulation technology, you will use your ... We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and ...
LinkedIn - 50 days ago
Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - Portland
Jacobs - Butte , MT
Based out of Oregon, you'll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project ... You'll conduct coordinate, oversee, and conduct archaeological fieldwork, including Phases I-III ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Principal Technical Product Manager
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - Sunnyvale , CA
S. The Principal Technical Product Manager is responsible for understanding, selecting, and ... i.e. which KPIs are deliverable when) * Must communicate these deliverables to engineering and ...
JobLeads - 20 days ago
Principal AWS Cloud System Operations Administrator (953) with Security Clearance
Raft - San Antonio , TX
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * RH294: RHEL Linux Automation with Ansible Clearance ... I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper ...
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 35 days ago
Site Assessment & Remediation Principal Geologist
J.S. Held LLC - New Orleans , LA
Oversee and conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site ... Registration as a professional engineer or professional geoscientist in the State of Texas or able ...
LinkedIn - 35 days ago

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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

Lansing, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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