Principal Engineer

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.

As a Principal Linux Systems Engineer you will perform complex Linux systems administration, hardware qualification and delivery, and provide technical leadership in design, development, training, performance, and delivery of our products and services.

You will report to the Manager Software Systems Technology, Nuclear Fuel Technology Engineering and be located at Cranberry Township, PA. The position is hybrid, you will be onsite a few days per week.

• Perform system administration of corporate Engineering Linux platforms, as well as delivery and hardware maintenance of qualified Linux platforms to contracted nuclear utility customers.
• Installation and configuration of the base operating system, participating in the design and deployment of security updates, coordination of customer site delivery and maintenance visits, and ongoing support of Linux systems in the corporate and customer environments.
• You will collaborate with engineering users to deploy applications and resolve issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in the following disciplines: Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or another related field
• Linux Expertise:
  
  • 6+ years of Linux Administration experience (preferable SUSE)
  • Have a mindset for independently identifying, analyzing, and efficiently solving variety of system related problems
  • Practical experience with:
    
    • Networking and Network File Systems (NFS)
    • Disk [RAID] configuration
    • BIOS/UEFI and iLO
    • Multiple user authentication methods and access restriction
    • System patchingo
    • Linux firewall experience*
    • Exhibit an enthusiasm for producing work that follow quality standards and follows defined procedures*
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
  
• Business Travel Requirements:*
  • • Travel to domestic and international customer sites 1-2 times per month (1 to 2 full weeks) to perform technical work
    • 2 weeks of travel each month is common
    • Required periodic international travel includes:
      
      • China
      • Western and Eastern Europe
      • South Africa
      • Brazil
      • Although we generally avoid it, we sometimes require travel during US holidays or urgent (short notice) travel.
      
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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