Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Principal Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Principal Engineer for their IV&V group. This position involves overseeing technical activities and guiding junior engineers while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software verification within regulated environments and will play a critical role in project oversight.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, including 5 years in verification and validation roles.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Understanding of IV&V principles in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV&V activities across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor junior IV&V engineers.
• Monitor and manage IV&V project scope, tracking progress against schedule and budget.

Skills

Software verification and validation

Leadership

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Tools

C/C++

Python

Java

Job description

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Requisition Number: 25388

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Warrendale, US

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:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to join our Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) group supporting safety-critical systems within the nuclear industry. This role involves performing technical IV&V activities while also taking ownership of project-level oversight, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring alignment of IV&V tasks with the cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software verification and validation, with experience in regulated environments such as the nuclear, aerospace, or medical sectors. This position requires a balance of deep technical ability, leadership, and project oversight.

You will report to the Manager, IV&V and be located at Warrendale, PA office on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform IV&V activities across the software development lifecycle, including requirements and design evaluations, requirements traceability analyses, code inspections, and module/unit-level software testing.
• Create V&V Plans, verification reports, test reports, and summary reports.
• Lead and mentor junior IV&V engineers, providing technical guidance, reviews, and skills development.
• Monitor and manage the health of IV&V project scope, including tracking progress against schedule and budget, and identifying risks or issues.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including QA, Engineering, and Licensing teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements (e.g., IEEE Std. 1012, NRC Regulatory Guides).
• Contribute to the development and improvement of IV&V processes, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and reviews, ensuring documentation and evidence meet regulatory expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development or testing, including at least 5 years in verification and validation roles.
• Demonstrated experience in leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of IV&V principles and techniques, particularly in safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in software development practices, tools, and languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, or Java).

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 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 9,000 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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