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Lead Safety & Reliability Engineer, Safety Systems Software

Westinghouse Electric·Warrendale·Posted June 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead a team developing safety-critical software for Nuclear Instrumentation and Control systems at Westinghouse. Architect and maintain applications on the Common Q Platform, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with external certification groups on safety system software for nuclear reactors.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, and maintain application software for I&C Safety System products
  • Develop requirements and design documentation for implemented software
  • Perform documentation and code reviews for implemented software
  • Work with external groups to support testing and certification of Safety System Software
  • Evaluate, troubleshoot, and address reported software issues from internal and external sources
  • Complete assignments independently within project schedule and budgetary requirements
  • Mentor colleagues to develop skillsets within the team

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of software development experience, preferably in highly regulated fields
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Knowledge of distributed I&C architectures
  • Familiarity with software waterfall development model
  • Problem-solving mindset for addressing diverse software-related challenges

Desired

  • Experience with PLC function block programming
  • C/C++ experience
  • SQL/Access experience
  • Git/Subversion or similar software configuration management tools
  • Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD solutions
  • IBM DOORs or similar requirements management tools

Location

Hybrid, Warrendale, PA

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$103k–$129k/yr
LocationWarrendale
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & Tools

I&C SystemsSafety-critical SoftwarePLC ProgrammingWaterfall DevelopmentIBM DoorsAzure Devops

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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