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Principal Desktop Engineer Jobs in Nottingham, NH

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How much do principal desktop engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for principal desktop engineer in Nottingham, NH is $41.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.67 and $53.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Desktop Engineer vs Desktop Support Manager?

AspectPrincipal Desktop EngineerDesktop Support Manager
CredentialsBachelor's in IT or related field, certifications like CompTIA A+, Microsoft CertifiedBachelor's in IT, Business, or related field, certifications like HDI Support Center Manager
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and maintaining desktop infrastructure, often in enterprise settingsManaging support teams, overseeing helpdesk operations, ensuring service quality
Employer & IndustryTech companies, large enterprises, government agenciesIT service providers, large corporations, government agencies

The Principal Desktop Engineer focuses on technical design and implementation of desktop systems, while the Desktop Support Manager oversees support teams and service delivery. Both roles require strong technical skills, but differ in leadership scope and daily responsibilities.

Is principal desktop engineering a good career?

Principal desktop engineering is a senior IT role focused on managing and optimizing desktop environments, often requiring expertise in operating systems, scripting, and enterprise tools. It offers opportunities for leadership, specialized technical skills, and competitive compensation, making it a viable career path for experienced IT professionals. Career growth can include moving into management or specialized technical roles depending on skills and certifications.
Infographic showing various Principal Desktop Engineer job openings in Nottingham, NH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,569 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Senior Associate Software Engineer - Portsmouth, NH

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

Hubbell Incorporated
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Job Overview

Hubbell's Portsmouth, NH location is looking for a Senior Associate Software Engineer to join their team, and grow with us as we grow! The Senior Associate Software Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of applications used in the manufacturing environment and in related upstream and downstream systems. This role will work closely with a team of software engineers and technicians, providing hands-on support to ensure the reliability, performance, and ongoing improvement of our software solutions in support of production, NPI, and return/repair processes. This role is responsible for supporting operational functions, product quality, and testing processes according to engineering and customer specifications.

A Day In The Life
  • Work with software engineers to design, develop, and test software components for manufacturing applications and processes.
  • Assist in implementing features, data requests, and maintaining software.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code following team standards.
  • Participate in code reviews, learning how to write efficient and scalable software.
  • Help investigate and resolve bugs or performance issues with the support of the team.
  • Contribute to improving documentation, testing, and development workflows.
  • Learn and apply modern development practices such as, agile project workflows and automation.
  • Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and users to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions
What will help you thrive in this role?
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 1-2 years of professional experience in software development.
  • Strong proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., C#, Python, Java).
  • Experience with database query design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication abilities.

Preferred/Desirable:

  • Familiarity with server, networking, and cloud hardware infrastructure
  • Experience building software such as automated testing, embedded software, web applications, mobile/desktop applications.
  • Experience handling and integrating 3rd party API's into applications.
  • Familiarity in other .Net frameworks and languages such as VB, ASP.Net, Blazor, WPF, and MAUI

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.


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About Hubbell

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Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Shelton, CT, US

Year founded

1888

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