Principal Electrical Engineer
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Ronkonkoma, NY · $210k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $210,000 a year. Across 101 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $197,500 and the median is $174,500. That is 20% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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AI use among electrical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electrical engineers: 6% (little observed).
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About the job
...Principal Electrical EngineerA confidential defense employer in Ronkonkoma, New York, is searching for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design of mission-critical hardware from concept through production. This direct-hire role offers a chance to own the technical...