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Aptiv

Principal Technologist (Austin, TX)

Troy, MI · On-site

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Principal Open Source Technologist is a senior technical leadership role focused on open source strategy, community engagement, and technical excellence in open source ...

Cotality

Principal Creative Technologist

Austin, TX · Remote

Principal Creative Technologist As the Principal Creative Technologist, you will lead the evolution of our design system into a dynamic, generative framework. You will not just design static screens ...

Cotality

Principal Creative Technologist

Dallas, TX · Remote

Principal Creative Technologist As the Principal Creative Technologist, you will lead the evolution of our design system into a dynamic, generative framework. You will not just design static screens ...

Cyera

Principal AI Technologist - US

New York, NY · On-site +1

$250K - $300K/yr

As a Principal AI Technologist, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert on AI security in customer and prospect engagements. You will help customers understand AI-related risk, governance ...

Cotality

Principal Creative Technologist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Principal Creative Technologist As the Principal Creative Technologist, you will lead the evolution of our design system into a dynamic, generative framework. You will not just design static screens ...

Intuit

Principal Design Technologist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$222K - $301K/yr

We are looking for a Principal Design Technologist to drive the craft and scalability of our platform. In this role, you will inspire teams by creating ideal-state prototypes and provocations that ...

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How much do principal technologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal technologist in the United States is $135,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $162,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Principal Technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Principal Technologist, you need deep expertise in software architecture, systems design, and advanced problem-solving, typically supported by a relevant technical degree and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with cloud platforms, development frameworks, and enterprise-level tools such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD systems is essential, and certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect are often valued. Strategic thinking, leadership, and strong communication skills help you drive innovation and mentor teams effectively. These skills ensure you can deliver scalable technical solutions, align technology with business goals, and lead organizations through complex digital transformations.

What is the difference between Principal Technologist vs Senior Technologist?

AspectPrincipal TechnologistSenior Technologist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees, certifications in specialized tech areasRelevant technical certifications, bachelor’s or master’s degree
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-departmental projectsProject execution, technical problem-solving
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, R&D divisions, large enterprisesIT departments, engineering teams, technology firms

The Principal Technologist typically holds a higher strategic and leadership role, focusing on guiding technology direction and innovation. The Senior Technologist is more hands-on, concentrating on technical expertise and project implementation. Both roles require strong technical credentials, but the Principal Technologist often involves broader influence and strategic planning.

How does a Principal Technologist typically collaborate with cross-functional teams in an organization?

A Principal Technologist often works closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, designers, and business stakeholders, to drive technology strategy and ensure alignment with business goals. They play a key role in setting technical direction, mentoring team members, and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical groups. This collaboration helps to identify potential challenges early, streamline development processes, and ensure successful delivery of complex projects.

What is a Principal Technologist?

A Principal Technologist is a senior expert in technology who leads the development and implementation of complex technical solutions within an organization. They set technical direction, provide mentorship to engineering teams, and ensure that technology strategies align with business goals. Principal Technologists often collaborate across departments, evaluate new technologies, and help guide architectural decisions. Their role is both hands-on and strategic, requiring deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills.
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Infographic showing various Principal Technologist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,149 per year, or $65 per hour.

RCT Principal Technologist

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC

NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description


Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.
  • MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
  • MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities
The Radiological Control Department is looking for a highly motivated individual, with an attention to detail to be a Principal Radiological Control Technician.
Key Responsibilities
  • Resolves conflicting design requirements, utilizing unconventional materials and complex coordination.
  • Assignments may be self-initiated, pursuing courses of action based on broadly defined project requirements.
  • Viewed by colleagues as an accomplished technical performer and lead.
  • Assigned areas include U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) properties and other locations within the U.S.
  • Prior to use, verify that radiological instrumentation is functioning properly. Such instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, air sampling equipment, dose rate meters, and contamination monitors.
  • Provides technical direction.
  • Trains and mentors less experienced technical staff.
  • Ensure generation of records for radiation surveys and other job activities utilize appropriate forms and logbooks, as required.
  • Implement stop work authority in a responsible manner when radiological or safety conditions warrant.
  • Assist, as assigned, in accident or occurrence investigations.
  • Support/participate with and be a member of various emergency response teams with the potential of U.S. and worldwide travel.
  • Coordinate assigned work with other technical personnel as directed.
  • Maintain training and qualifications current and attend onsite and offsite training as necessary to maintain competency in the radiological control field.
  • Research records of potential radiological sites to determine whether sites are radiologically impacted. Ensure that corrective actions taken to mitigate hazards are properly implemented and effective in eliminating unsafe conditions.
  • Organize, evaluate, and interpret data by comparison against standards and guidelines.
  • Assist in developing procedures, work plans, and work control documents.
  • Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications
  • Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 9 years' progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 11 years' progressive related experience.
  • Must be currently qualified or be able to qualify within 6 months of start date to the DOE Radiological Control Technician (RCT) standardized core training programs.
  • Current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to radiological control required.
  • OJT/Instructor Training experience desired or achieve internal company certification within 1 year of start date.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment on a wide variety of tasks is critical.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook is required.
  • Must be fitted for and qualify for use with various respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Airplane and helicopter mechanics: Airframe and Power plant (A&P) FAA certificate required.
  • May be required to participate in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
  • Must be able to participate in National Response Asset Deployment activities.
  • Per DOE O 426.2, these are personnel principally involved in calibration, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and radiation protection activities. Examples are laboratory technicians, instrument technicians, industrial hygiene, environmental, quality control, and decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) technicians, and radiological control technicians.
  • Minimum entry-level requirements for non-reactor nuclear facilities include the following:
    • 1-year of Job-related Experience
    • National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification desired.
  • Work location is the NNSS, located in Mercury, Nevada (65 miles northwest of Las Vegas).
  • Schedule is designated as 4/10s (Monday - Thursday). Overtime may be required.
  • Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, "Personnel Security". If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Hourly salary range for this position is: $40.14 - $60.21.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

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