Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Lead Systems Engineer - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$108K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience with US DoD primes or supporting organizations
  • Expertise in integrated hardware/software development for military vehicle applications
  • Strong background in managing requirements baseline including change management
  • Experience leading major design reviews such as PDR and CDR
  • Proficient with DOORS and Cameo systems engineering tools
  • Familiarity with engineering tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
  • Solid knowledge of serial communication protocols and system design standards.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the company as a technical solutions expert to customers and suppliers
  • Lead engineering teams to meet customer requirements and expectations
  • Provide technical guidance to cross-functional program teams
  • Establish a disciplined approach to requirements management and documentation
  • Manage requirements changes and advise leadership on contractual implications
  • Develop comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external communication
  • Identify and address systems engineering knowledge gaps through training initiatives.

Benefits

  • Onsite position at a state-of-the-art facility in Santa Clarita, CA
  • Opportunity to lead a specialized engineering team
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in defense systems
  • Commitment to environmental and social governance
  • Focused on employee training and development in advanced engineering practices.
Full Job Description
Lead Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite Position

Our Santa Clarita, CA facility has rewarding opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team!

As our Lead Systems Engineer you will be at the forefront of Engineering team Providing technical guidance and expertise and leading the team to successfully fulfill the customer requirements.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite

Salary Range: $ 108,900 - 145,200 USD annual per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. 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.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:
  • Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering
    expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management
  • Providing technical guidance to cross functional program teams
  • Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation
  • Managing requirements changes, including ability to discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions
  • Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW's solution to the customer and the Engineering team.
  • Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences, including team members and internal/external leadership
  • Identifying Systems Engineering knowledge gaps and advise Functional leadership on Training/development needs.
  • Training planning to enhance team development
  • Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives
  • Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer


What You Bring:
  • Min 7 to 10 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
  • Expert knowledge of integrated system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
  • Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR
  • Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
  • Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
  • Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
  • Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
  • Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
  • Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
  • Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment
  • Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems is a plus
  • Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions is a plus
  • Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems is a plus
  • Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus
  • BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred


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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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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