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Firestorm

Principal Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$143K - $192K/yr

You raise the engineering bar, lead the hardest initiatives to completion, and serve as the ... Prior Staff or Principal engineering role at a company shipping hardware-connected software.

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Principal Software Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$159K - $213K/yr

We're looking for a Principal Engineering Manager to lead the development of Blackbird. You'll be part of our Copilot Agents organization, positively impacting millions of software developers and AI ...

Zachry Group

Principal Engineer Electrical

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities to lead engineering decisions ... principal engineering role on EPC or utility-scale power projects Strong knowledge of electrical ...

Zachry Group

Principal Engineer Electrical

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities to lead engineering decisions ... principal engineering role on EPC or utility-scale power projects • Strong knowledge of ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal engineering in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Engineering vs Senior Engineering?

AspectPrincipal EngineeringSenior Engineering
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, extensive experience, often professional certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, several years of experience
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-team leadership, high-level project oversightTechnical execution, project development, team collaboration
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large organizations, tech firms, engineering consultanciesCommon across industries, startups, mid-sized companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior technical leadership rolesTechnical expertise and project contribution

Principal Engineering roles focus on strategic leadership, cross-team coordination, and high-level project oversight, often requiring extensive experience and advanced credentials. Senior Engineering positions are more hands-on, emphasizing technical skills, project execution, and team collaboration. While both roles are vital in engineering organizations, Principal Engineers typically operate at a higher strategic level compared to Senior Engineers.

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Infographic showing various Principal Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.
Principal, Engineering Project Management- Level 6

Principal, Engineering Project Management- Level 6

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Fort Worth, TX • Hybrid

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Posted 19 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 377 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

We are Lockheed Martin
You will be an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) Principal on the F-22 Line of Business Engineering (LoBE) team. Specifically this position is accountable and responsible for cost, schedule, & performance of the F-22 software development contract.
The Software Release Pipeline Engineering Project Manager leads endtoend planning, execution, and continuous improvement of releasepipeline initiatives that enable rapid, reliable, and repeatable software delivery across multiple product lines. Acting as the nexus between crossfunctional engineering teams, product owners, suppliers, and senior leadership, the EPM ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
This role also mentors junior project managers, establishes bestinclass processes, and continuously improves project execution across the organization.
Your responsibilities will include:
Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration and completion of F-22 engineering projects.
Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to requirements. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project.
Coordinates the planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects with internal and external partners and customers.
Responsible for data analytic efforts and generating program metrics.
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **
What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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