Principal Systems Engineer Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Principal Systems Engineer make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Principal Systems Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $165,395 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $155,466 and $177,929. 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 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 - 23 days ago
Principal System Test Engineer
Itron, Inc. - Liberty Lake , WA
... seeking a Principal Software Test Engineer to join our motivated and talented Distributed ... Create and execute comprehensive test plans for system verification * Work closely with server ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 8 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 - 15 days 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 - 14 days ago
Principal Project Engineer
RICK - Riverside , CA
As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager in Riverside, CA you will have an opportunity to work with ... systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. Rick's employees are also ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Principal Software Engineer- AI & Security
NetApp - San Jose , CA
... for a Principal Engineer to help define and build the future of data services products and ... storage systems and software * Provide performance perspective and trade-offs during the ...
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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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