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# Principal Simulator Operation Engineer

- **Company:** Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
- **Location:** San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PDMS, Verification and Validation (Software)
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.westinghousenuclear.com/talentcommunity/apply/1450428600/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Energy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
 * 10+ years of experience in similar role (Nuclear instructor, simulator test operator, control operator in PWR technology, plant operations, simulation, I&C)
 * Previous experience with:
 + Replica simulators as user/instructor or tester
 + Design projects of nuclear simulatios involving the design, development, and supply of nuclear simulators
 + Standard ANSI/ANS 3.5
 + Project Management Professional
 * Spanish and English proficiency
 * Driver's license
 * Ability to travel

## Description

As a Principal Simulator Operation Engineer, you will maintain and modernize full-scope simulators used to train nuclear operators. You will lead a team.

You will report to the Simulator Operational Support Manager. You will be located at the Madrid headquarters in San Sebastián de los Reyes. This is a full-time hybrid remote/in-office role., * Lead project operation engineering team.

 * Lead the design of the simulator test plan and oversee supporting documentation.
 * Manage simulator verification and validation tests.
 * Validate simulator behavior against the expected behavior of the reference plant.
 * Support the modelling team in the development of the different simulator models.
 * Establish reference documentation needs.
 * Monitor project progress and identify and assess risks.
 * Promote improvements plans.
 * Assess reference plant design changes and incorporate them into the simulator.