Hybrid Principal Software Engineer

at Westinghouse Electric Company

• Job title: Principal Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $103,200 - $129,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Shoreview, United States

About the role

• Principal Software Engineer managing software design for control systems and components in nuclear technology at Westinghouse. Leading engineering teams and collaborating on innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design of software control systems and components.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate globally within Westinghouse alongside other technical leaders/SMEs and nuclear specialists.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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