Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Chief Engineer -Aerospace Actuation and Actuation Systems

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$135K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 15-30 years of experience in aerospace actuation/flight controls required.
  • Proven leadership in technical communication and customer interaction on project matters.
  • Experience in bid & proposal creation and technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with reliability analyses like FMEA and FMECA is essential.
  • Expertise in systems engineering and compliance with FAA/EASA standards.
  • Demonstrated mentorship and servant leadership in technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight for aerospace actuation systems.
  • Serve as a technical expert on various actuation equipment.
  • Lead communication with stakeholders on technical issues and progress updates.
  • Drive bid and proposal creation in response to project opportunities.
  • Evaluate and refine system requirements for compliance and traceability.
  • Conduct reliability analyses and lead corrective action initiatives.
  • Create and enforce technical governance and best practices within the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge aerospace engineering environment.
  • Engagement in high-stakes projects with significant impact on aviation.
  • Chance to mentor and lead a team of skilled engineers.
  • Involvement in the development of safety-critical technologies.
  • Support for professional development and continuous learning.
Full Job Description

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

LOCATION: Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte, NC)

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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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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