Principal Systems Engineer Salary in Dallas, Texas

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How much does a Principal Systems Engineer make in Dallas, TX? The average Principal Systems Engineer salary in Dallas, TX is $165,731 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $155,782 and $178,290. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Systems Engineer Salary	$146,724	Dallas,TX	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Systems Engineer Salary	$155,782	Dallas,TX	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Systems Engineer Salary	$165,731	Dallas,TX	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Systems Engineer Salary	$178,290	Dallas,TX	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Systems Engineer Salary	$189,725	Dallas,TX	March 01, 2025

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Principal Systems Engineer (Reliability)

Werfen - Peachtree Corners , GA

Overview We are seeking a Principal Reliability Systems Engineer to join our team. The primary responsibility for this position is to implement fundamental reliability concepts in the design and ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago

Principal Systems Engineer for Embedded Microsystems Architecture and Design

Draper Labs - Clearfield , UT

The Embedded Microsystems and Sensors Group at Draper is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to develop and manage requirements, architecture, interface documentation, and system specifications for ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 26 days ago

Principal Communication Systems Engineer

EVONA - Denver , CO

Principal Communication Systems Engineer Denver, CO Our exciting Space client in the Denver area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Principal Controls Engineer

QuantumScape - San Jose , CA

Controls Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) QuantumScape is seeking a highly ... Lead the design and development of complex automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Software Senior Principal Engineer

Hispanic Technology Executive Council - Round Rock , TX

What youll achieve As a Senior Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software basis the customers business goals, needs and general business ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago

Principal Automation Engineer(FTE)

Maxis Clinical Sciences - Hillsboro , OR

PRINCIPAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER Location: Hillsboro, Oregon, Full time Perm The Opportunity: As a ... new systems ● Work collaboratively with cross functional engineering teams to improve the ...

ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago

What does a Principal Systems Engineer do?

Principal Systems Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI

Requires a four-year degree in an Engineering curriculum (MS or PhD in appropriate Engineering curriculum strongly preferred).

April 19, 2023

Principal Systems Engineer in Bedford, MA

Demonstrates strong technical confidence to interact with engineers of other disciplines, supports technical discussions, and demonstrates the ability to make technical decisions.

February 21, 2023

Evaluates sophisticated apparatus, critical experiments and/or engineering studies, components and/or apparatus with respect to acceptability, suitability and cos.

March 28, 2023

Leads and challenges designs, tolerance studies, change requests, procedures, test methods, protocols and reports and assists in resolution of conflicting design requirements.

May 03, 2023

Principal Systems Engineer in Melville, NY

Participate with product marketing in Voice of Customer (VoC), understand customer needs, and provide input on marketing requirements and critical to quality features.

April 02, 2023

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About Dallas, Texas

Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2017 population of 1,341,075, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It is also the eighteenth most-populous city in North America as of 2015. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks ...

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Principal Systems Engineer Salary by Global Country

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Systems Engineer in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Principal Systems Engineer ranges from $155,782 to $178,290 with the average base salary of $165,731. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,336 to $195,023 with the average total cash compensation of $178,889.

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About Dallas, Texas Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Col....More

Dallas, Texas area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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