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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles in the United States are available to qualified professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. employer serves as your host organization. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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Get Access To All JobsAre 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
As a Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analyses. These analyses will be for the repair, modification, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants. This includes the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300. You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Component Design and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters facility. You will be hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.
- Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design.
- Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
- Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
- Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
- Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.
- Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.
- Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
- Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity.
- Deliver high-quality engineering or physical material products.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.
- Registered Mechanical PE.
- Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required.
- Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria.
- Experience with FEA and ANSYS.
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.
Why Westinghouse?
Benefits
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
LOCATION
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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
As a Reactor Vessel Internals - Principal Engineer, you will perform design and analyses. These analyses will be for the repair, modification, and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants. This includes the current operating fleet, AP1000, and AP300. You will report to the Manager, Reactor Vessel Internals Component Design and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA headquarters facility. You will be hybrid.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300.
- Use analysis tools, such as finite element simulations (ex. Ansys) and hand calculations to qualify component design.
- Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget.
- Work with other component, system, and manufacturing on the integration of the subsystems and work through emergent design issues.
- Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.
- Identify and define technical risks and challenges, direct efforts to successful resolution.
- Bring engineering thoughtfulness to resolution of problems that are sometimes loosely, or only partially, defined, requiring experience within given discipline.
- Incorporate the use of industry, regulatory, or NRC/DOE/ASME codes, standards, and criteria relevant to nuclear reactors in design activities.
- Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with other personnel including partners such as national laboratories, sub-contractors, suppliers, fabricators, and customers.
- Support plant refueling outages (both on-site and remotely) including stretches of 12-hour shift work and overnight work because of time sensitivity.
- Deliver high-quality engineering or physical material products.
Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or Aerospace Engineering. We will consider alternate degrees such as nuclear engineering, structural engineering, or materials science with component design experience.
- Registered Mechanical PE.
- Minimum 8 years of applicable experience required.
- Experience with ASME Section III and Section XI criteria.
- Experience with FEA and ANSYS.
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.
Why Westinghouse?
Benefits
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
LOCATION
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Before approaching host employers, document that your cybersecurity engineering background meets a recognized specialty. Principal-level roles typically require a degree in computer science, information security, or a closely related field plus progressive leadership experience.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you hold fewer than five years of post-degree cybersecurity experience, the Trainee category fits. If you're conducting original security research at a university or institute, Research Scholar applies. Misidentifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with established security programs
Focus on organizations running dedicated security operations centers, red teams, or compliance engineering functions. These environments have structured training plans, which designated sponsors require before they'll issue your DS-2019.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting exchange visitors in technical engineering roles. Filtering by J-1 compatibility saves time compared to cold-applying to companies with no prior sponsorship history.
Negotiate your training plan before accepting an offer
Your designated sponsor must approve a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Confirm with your host employer that the plan specifies security engineering objectives, rotation schedules, and supervision structure, not a generic job description.
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Find Principal Cybersecurity Engineer JobsPrincipal Cybersecurity Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles?
Most Principal Cybersecurity Engineers enter through the Trainee category if they have one to five years of post-degree experience and a structured host-employer training plan. Professionals conducting original security research at a university or government-affiliated institute may qualify under Research Scholar instead. Your designated sponsor, not your employer, makes the final category determination based on your background and the proposed program.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and serves as your legal visa sponsor. Examples include IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT. Your cybersecurity employer is the host organization. The sponsor monitors your program compliance, approves your training plan, and maintains your SEVIS record throughout your exchange program.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 cybersecurity engineer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles at employers with J-1 hosting history. Not every company understands the host-employer obligation, so targeting organizations that have worked with designated sponsors before reduces friction. You'll need the employer to commit to a formal training plan before any sponsor will issue your DS-2019.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect cybersecurity engineers on J-1 visas?
It can. The requirement applies to J-1 participants whose programs are government-financed, who come from countries on the State Department's skills list, or whose specialized knowledge is deemed beneficial to their home country. Cybersecurity engineering appears on many skills lists. You can apply for a waiver through DOL, a U.S. federal agency, your home government, or on hardship grounds, but the process is separate from your visa application.
Can a J-1 training program at a U.S. employer lead to an H-1B position afterward?
Yes, but only if you don't have an outstanding two-year home residency obligation. If the requirement applies and hasn't been waived, you can't change to H-1B status or obtain an immigrant visa until you fulfill or waive it. Employers who want to retain you long-term should factor this timeline into any post-program hiring plan well before your DS-2019 expires.
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