Hardware Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Huntsville, AL

5,001-10,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Hardware Engineer position at Westinghouse Electric Company is an entry-level role focused on the design, integration, and documentation of Plant Process Computer Systems used in nuclear power plants. The role involves assisting a principal engineer with hardware acquisition equipment designs, ensuring customer requirements are met, and preparing necessary documentation for system maintenance post-delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform review of hardware design and system architecture.
• Review network layout, cabinet design, and system cabling interface.
• Assist in custom panel and kit design, as well as cabinet power design.
• Review data acquisition designs including interface cabling and custom adapter designs.
• Participate in the set-up, system modification, integration, testing, and delivery of projects.
• Understand and implement quality standards applicable to nuclear safety systems.
• Travel and work with local customers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-2 years of applicable experience in drawing review and design.
• Entry-level knowledge of circuit designs to support custom cables and interfaces.
• Entry-level knowledge of Data Acquisition systems including servers, workstations, controllers, and I/O modules.
• Experience with ACAD and 3D modeling for drawing creation and review.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cisco switches.
• Experience with RTP data acquisition systems.
• Experience with servers and workstations.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program