Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Defense Solutions Group delivers advanced technology, safety, security, and performance solutions for air, ground, and naval defense applications. The company is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to design and develop complex VPX electrical boards and custom systems, while supporting hardware analysis, testing, qualification, production, and technical guidance for junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements
- Design and develop 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting high speed data processing applications
- Design and develop custom form-factor systems incorporating SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, power supplies, and thermal management elements, including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods
- Support the translation of system requirements into practical hardware designs and contribute to design decisions related to performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability
- Perform hardware design analysis, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations throughout the development lifecycle
- Support hardware verification, qualification, and production activities by developing and executing test plans and resolving technical issues
- Apply engineering best practices to improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM)
- Develop and maintain technical procedures, design documentation, and engineering manuals
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum 5 years of experience inDoD embedded systemsand hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development up
- Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a schedule-driven engineering environment
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to support complex hardware development efforts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- US Citizenship required
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB designs, including multi-layer boards, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures preferred
- Experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools preferred
- Active DoD security clearance preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Bonus
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
- Remote work arrangement
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