Principal Jobs in New Hampshire

Principal jobs in New Hampshire are concentrated in Manchester, Concord, and Nashua, where public school districts, charter networks, and private academies maintain consistent hiring across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Large employers with lasting footprints in the state include Manchester School District, Concord School District, and the Diocese of Manchester, which collectively account for a significant share of building-level leadership openings. Demand is strongest for principals with experience in curriculum development, special education oversight, and data-driven school improvement. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerBAE Systems USA
Top cityNashua, NH
Cities hiring6
Work type59% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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BAE Systems USA
Principal Component Engineer
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Principal Component Engineer
BAE Systems USA
Hudson, New Hampshire
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
$116k - $197k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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BAE Systems USA
Principal Systems Engineer - Aviation Weapons
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Principal Systems Engineer - Aviation Weapons
BAE Systems USA
Hudson, New Hampshire
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$133k - $226k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Fidelity Investments
Principal Technology Risk
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Principal Technology Risk
Fidelity Investments
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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BAE Systems USA
Senior Principal RF Engineer
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Senior Principal RF Engineer
BAE Systems USA
Nashua, New Hampshire
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$150k - $254k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Vail Resorts
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Vail Resorts
New Hampshire
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$140k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Principal Jobs by City in New Hampshire

Where New Hampshire roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashua
9 jobs
Hudson
6 jobs
Merrimack
5 jobs
Portsmouth
2 jobs
Salem
1 job
Manchester
1 job

Principal Job Market in New Hampshire

A snapshot from current New Hampshire openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • BAE Systems USA
    BAE Systems USA18
  • H
    Hiarc2
  • Galvion
    Galvion1
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health1
  • Vail Resorts
    Vail Resorts1

What New Hampshire Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal jobs across New Hampshire.

  • Active New Hampshire Principal license issued by the NH Department of Education
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field
  • Prior experience as a classroom teacher at the relevant grade level
  • Demonstrated record of leading instructional improvement and staff development
  • Experience managing school budgets, scheduling, and state compliance reporting
  • Strong background in New Hampshire state assessment frameworks and accountability standards

Principal Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in New Hampshire?

To become a principal in New Hampshire, you must hold a valid New Hampshire Principal license issued by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The credential requires a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, completion of an approved preparation program, and documented teaching experience. Candidates also complete a supervised internship and pass required assessments. Applications are submitted through the NH DOE educator certification portal.

Which companies hire principals in New Hampshire?

Employers hiring principals in New Hampshire right now include BAE Systems USA, Hiarc, and Galvion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Public school districts across the state from Nashua and Manchester to smaller districts in the Lakes Region and North Country post principal openings regularly throughout the academic hiring cycle.

Which New Hampshire cities have the most principal jobs?

The cities with the most principal openings in New Hampshire are Nashua, Hudson, and Merrimack. Manchester and Nashua drive the highest volume due to their large public school systems and proximity to private and charter schools, while Concord's concentration of state government offices and anchor institutions supports steady demand for district and school-level leadership roles.

Are there remote principal jobs in New Hampshire?

Yes, but they're rare. About 73% of principal openings tied to New Hampshire are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of school leadership. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include curriculum planning, data analysis, and administrative reporting rather than daily building operations or staff supervision.

How can I get hired as a principal in New Hampshire with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an assistant principal role within a New Hampshire public school district, which is how most first-time principals build their credentials in the state. Manchester, Nashua, and Concord school districts periodically hire assistant principals with strong teaching records and leadership potential. Completing a New Hampshire DOE-approved leadership preparation program and obtaining your principal license while still teaching gives you a concrete edge when those openings appear.

Where can I find and apply to principal jobs in New Hampshire?

You can find and apply to principal jobs in New Hampshire on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Hampshire openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and target district, and apply directly to the ones that match. No signup is required to see the openings.

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