Principal Electrical Engineer
Thales
Irvine, CA · $151k–$252k a year · Posted October 19, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $201,535 a year. Across 94 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $148,500 to $200,500 and the median is $170,000. That is 19% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference. Principal Electrical Engineer Irvine, CA (Onsite) Position Summary Thales is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as the...