Principal Electrical Engineer
Leonardo DRS
Bridgeton, MO · $104k–$141k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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This listing pays about $122,550 a year. Across 104 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $195,500 and the median is $175,000. That is 30% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Principal Electrical Engineer. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule....