How much does a Principal Systems Engineer make in the United States? The average Principal Systems Engineer salary in the United States is $163,629 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $153,807 and $176,036. 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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Safran - Brea , CA
The Principal Systems Engineer partners with key stake holders across the organization in the direction and management of the planning, design, engineering, and development of complex computer-based ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Specialty Recruitment - San Jose , CA
We are searching for a Principal Systems Engineer with a space company. This role can sit out of Palo Alto, Westminster, CO as a hybrid role or could be considered fully remote (with travel per ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company - El Segundo , CA
Job Summary As a Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise across the company and will be leading teams developing spacecraft product lines and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Knowhirematch - Orange , CA
Principal Optical Systems Engineer Your Next Challenge Awaits: Are you ready to push the boundaries of technology? We're on the hunt for a Principal Optical Systems Engineer to join a team at the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago
Role Summary The Principal System Engineer Sr - Functional Safety will be responsible for ensuring ... Integration - joining people, processes or systems * Influencing and negotiation skills * Strategic ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago
Unreal Gigs - Los Angeles , CA
A dynamic Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in our mission to develop state-of-the-art spacecraft. Your expertise will drive the evolution of spacecraft systems, focusing on ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

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