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Principal Systems Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township, NC · HybridFull-time$103–129K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$103–129K/yr
Location
Cranberry Township, NCHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of complex technical products, processes, components, equipment, and systems. The role leads mechanical systems and project design efforts, technical teams, licensing work, and issue resolution. It is hybrid, with several days each week onsite at Westinghouse’s Cranberry Woods headquarters and other days telecommuting; occasional domestic and international travel is expected.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Procedures, requiredSystems Design, requiredComponent Design, requiredSystems Development, requiredSystems Analysis, requiredFluid Systems, requiredSolid-State Machines, requiredInstrumentation and Control Interfaces, requiredTechnical Leadership, requiredDesign Modeling, requiredTechnical Analysis, requiredTechnical Team Management, requiredPrimary and Secondary Power Plant Systems, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, required7+ Years Applicable Experience, requiredP.E. Certification in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, nice to haveMaster's in Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 Mechanical Systems Engineer you will oversee the design, development, implementation, and analysis of highly complex technical products, processes, components, equipment, and systems.

You will report to the Mechanical Systems and Equipment Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineering. This position is hybrid in nature requiring several days a week on-site at Westinghouse's Cranberry Woods Headquarters office, and the other days telecommuting. No relocation will be provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate design efforts for one or more mechanical systems, components, or technical projects.

  • Verify, review, and co-author documents, assuring high quality, use of Human Performance tools, and training of professionals.

  • Author or co-author complex reports and licensing submittals.

  • Work is both independent and collaborative, and of a complex nature, requiring extensive technical experience and capabilities.

  • Perform system design planning, including system design; design review preparation; and interfaces with other systems, testing, components, licensing, and others.

  • Work with Manager to resource systems and equipment work in your areas of responsibility, identifying resource, technical, and schedule gaps and supporting schedule development.

  • Lead technical teams, providing oversight while delegating work and mentoring team members.

  • Work with stakeholders on your responsibilities regarding progress, technical issues, cost and schedule.

  • Identify and define technical issues, risks and challenges related to your areas of responsibility and lead the resolution of technical issues that impact multiple stakeholders. This involves utilizing decision tools and balancing the overall product needs to resolve the technical issue.

  • Work and collaborate with other personnel regarding your areas of responsibility including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, partners, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.

  • Mentor engineers but also lead a team of engineers in the execution of complex tasks.

  • Perform presentations and training to internal and external audiences.

  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory meetings.

  • Support the development of proposals for various designs and projects, as needed.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

  • 7+ years of applicable experience

  • Broad knowledge of engineering procedures

  • Knowledge and experience in systems and/or component design, development, and analysis, including fluid systems and/or solid-state machines and interfaces with instrumentation and control

  • Significant experience in a technical leadership role with aspects of design, modeling, and analysis and with the ability to manage technical teams in challenging situations with complex tasks

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion

Beneficial:

  • P.E. Certification in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering or willingness to obtain one

  • Knowledge and experience in primary and secondary side power plant systems.

  • Masters in Engineering

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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How this job compares

Set against the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$103–129K/yr
  • North Carolina median$109–204K/yr76 salary ranges
  • US median$115–190K/yr8,798 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 26% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 117 open Systems Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 11,868 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,801 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,398 of the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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