Principal Electrical Engineer
SAAB
Manlius, NY · Posted October 16, 2026
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This listing does not state pay. Across 97 open principal electrical engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $156,000 to $197,500 and the median is $175,000.
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About the job
Saab is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer for Computer/ Electrical Engineering to support its Surveillance radar portfolio. The role provides technical oversight, leads design and test reviews, resolves complex hardware and software challenges, mentors engineering teams,...