Principal Mechanical Engineer
AeroVironment
Huntsville, AL · $147k–$224k a year · Posted October 20, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $185,625 a year. Across 31 open principal mechanical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $218,000 and the median is $174,500. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 6% above the median.
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About the job
Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummaryThe Principal Mechanical Engineer applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. In this role, The Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer...