Principal Engineer

Averro; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Education reimbursement

Bonus

Stock options

Job summary

Averro in the United States is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design and development of radiation sensors and related components at the intersection of nuclear and defense industries.

You will own seismic, LOCA, and radiation qualification to IEEE 323/344, author specifications, test reports, ECNs, and validation documentation while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales on materials and process issues.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in nuclear/naval/aerospace/defense/medical device environments.
• Advanced detector design, qualification testing, GD&T, and electrical testing.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of radiation sensors, cables, and connectors.
• Lead seismic, LOCA, and radiation qualification under IEEE 323/344.
• Author specifications, test reports, ECNs, and validation documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers with DOE test guidance.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales on materials and processes.

Skills

12+ yrs exp

Nuclear/defense/aerospace

GD&T & electrical testing

Lead design

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Job description

Benefits: Flexible PTO (3-6 weeks), education reimbursement, bonus, and stock options

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical, electrical, and ceramic design of radiation sensors, cables, and connectors
• Lead product development and own seismic, LOCA, and radiation qualification under IEEE 323/344
• Author specifications, test reports, ECNs, and validation documentation
• Mentor junior engineers, including design-of-experiments guidance
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales on materials and process issues

Essential Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience in nuclear, naval, aerospace, defense, or medical device environments
• Advanced detector design, qualification testing, GD&T, and electrical testing; brazing, welding, ceramic-to-metal sealing
• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Electrical, Physics, or Mechanical preferred); U.S. citizenship required

Bonus Qualifications

• CAPM or PMP certification
• Familiarity with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Part 21, or ASME NQA-1
• Nuclear Navy, sensor, or MEMS background

Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.