Principal Software Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will manage the design of software control systems and components. These systems and components will use both the traditional nuclear market and new projects to develop nuclear technology and future nuclear-powered systems.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at Shoreview, MN. This is a hybrid role requiring presence onsite 2-3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams of engineers, providing direction in the development of software solutions using a structured design process.
• Provide technical oversight and mentoring of members of the Engineering team.
• Operate as project technical lead, working with the project manager and other discipline lead (mechanical/electrical) to ensure project scope, schedule and cost are controlled and accomplished against.
• Provide software technical support to sales and application engineers during proposal preparation, pre-contract award customer meetings, and compliance matrix development.
• Support offer development and contract review.
• Through collaboration with the greater department, develop standard operating procedures to increase productivity and efficiency of our services and technology that we provide.
• Develop software design concepts for projects, limited scope modifications, R&D, First of a Kind, and Capital Expense projects.
• Develop cost software modularity and standardization.
• Verify work of other engineers on assignments that range from basic to complex.
• Prepare cost benefit studies.
• Propose and initiate test programs and evaluate results.
• Identify areas for product/service improvements.
• Participate in customer and vendor meetings to present technical materials and justification of services and product designs.
• Identify and help develop new business opportunities.
• Review/verify design reports, technical documentation and drawings.
• Drive innovation and new methods in the development of new technologies and nuclear systems.
• Collaborate globally within Westinghouse alongside other technical leaders/SMEs and nuclear specialists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in conceptual software design development reviews and engineering change control processes.
• Experience in industrial software/controls design, working with Emerson PLCs and Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical machine design.
• Comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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