Chief Engineer – Aerospace Actuation & Actuation Systems
Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division you will provide technical oversight
and direction within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group. In this role, you will serve as a technical
expert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems such as:
• Hydromechanical actuation systems
• Electromechanical actuation systems
• Motion control systems
• Flight control actuation
• Power drive units (PDUs) and associated actuation components
• High lift systems
• Integrated hardware/software aerospace systems
Salary: $173,200 to $225,000 + bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
LOCATION: Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte, NC)
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WHAT YOU BRING:
A successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the following areas of competence:
• Mechanical design
• Geared actuation
• Motors/power electronics
• Embedded software
• Safety-critical architecture
• Aerospace certification
• Systems engineering
• FAA/EASA compliance
• DAL certified integrated systems
A qualified candidate will have passion and experience providing technical direction within a
matrix engineering organization on Bids/Proposals and NPI/IRAD projects as well as meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.
- A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.
- 15-30yrs of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience evaluating an refining/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, compliance, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
- A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
- A track record of creating and refining technical governance / best practices and holding team members accountable to comply with governance.
- A track record of mentoring technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success.
- A track record of advising senior leadership on technology development.
- A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
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