Principal Electrical Engineer
QinetiQ US
Harvard, MA · $115k–$175k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Rankings about engineering jobs
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $145,000 a year. Across 78 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $159,500 to $197,500 and the median is $172,000. That is 16% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among electrical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electrical engineers: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
About the job
.... We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview As a Principal Electrical Engineer at QinetiQ, you will lead hands‑on design, build, and troubleshooting of mission‑critical electronic systems for defense customers...