Woodward, Inc

Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer - Technology Development (Fuel Systems)

Woodward, Inc$93K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
  • 4-8+ years of experience in relevant engineering field
  • Experience in pump development is essential
  • Knowledge of fuel metering and hydraulic actuation systems
  • Strong technical communication and consensus-building skills
  • Experience in strategic decision-making and problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Create and optimize next-generation fuel system architectures and components
  • Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery
  • Address complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems
  • Mentor and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities

Benefits

  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance on hire
  • Vacation, sick time, and various leave options including parental and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health benefits
Full Job Description

Woodward supports our members27 wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Senior:

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000.00(minimum) - $121.00(midpoint) - $146,000.00(maximum)

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $114,400.00(minimum) - $143,000.00(midpoint) - $171,600.00(maximum)

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

  • 401(k) match (4.5%)

  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

  • 12 paid holidays

  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

  • Paid parental leave

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

  • Member referral bonus

  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

  • Voluntary benefits, including:

    • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

    • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Development:Create and optimize next generation fuel system architectures and components.

  • Project Leadership:Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource coordination.

  • Problem-Solving:Address complex engineering challenges using advanced principles and innovative solutions.

  • Collaboration:Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality assurance) to integrate systems into broader projects.

  • Mentorship:Guide and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and foster professional growth.

Key Skills:

  • Fuel metering, servo valve, pump, fueldraulic actuation and/or pump experience.

  • Strong system-level thinking and physics-based modeling skills.

  • Strategic decision-making using trade studies and balancing tactical/strategic priorities.

  • Proven ability to navigate conflicting or incomplete requirements.

  • Leadership in mentoring engineering teams and supporting NPI initiatives.

  • Effective technical communication and consensus-building with diverse teams.

  • Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive market awareness.

Successful candidates typically have:

Senior:

  • US 2D Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

  • Greater than 4 years27 experience in related field

  • Pump development experience

Staff:

  • US 2D Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

  • Greater than 8 years27 experience in related field or entry level PhD degree

  • Pump development experience

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

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About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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