Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer
Company websitecurtisswright.com (Curtiss-Wright, opens in new tab)
Base salary $105K to $150K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fairborn, OH
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- LocationFairborn, OH
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (42 min ago) · observed since
About this job
The Opportunity | Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer
An opportunity to combine your deep hands-on engineering with architectural vision and leadership!
Location: Dayton, OH
Salary Range: $105,000 - $150,000 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ohio. 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.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
As a Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer in our Dayton facility, you will be responsible for all aspects of hardware development within an embedded systems environment. You will support activities including requirements definition, design capture, debugging, testing, documenting, support and at the most senior level, may provide architecture, mentoring, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schematic capture, PCB layout, validation
- High-speed hardware design
- System architecture definition and interface conception
- Requirements writing and analysis, design alternatives
- Influence product frameworks and architecture
- Design, develop, test, and support embedded hardware
- Technology evaluation, mentoring, customer liaison
YOUR EXPERTISE:
- Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 10 years' experience.
- Experience in the following is an asset:
- Schematic capture and PCB layout with Altium
- Strong system engineering and problem-solving
- Deep embedded Hardware knowledge and experience with processor systems (Intel, ARM, PIC, Atmel, NXP)
- Hardware interfaces and buses like Ethernet, PCIe, PCI, Fibre Channel, I2C, SPI, USB
- Validation and production test methodologies.
- Diagnostic tools like Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DVMs, etc.
- Project management
- Cybersecurity and NIAP Common Criteria is a bonus
- US citizen required
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 *
ABOUT US:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright in Dayton, OH is one of the most innovative designers and manufacturers of rugged, secure, data storage and recording solutions for the defense and aerospace industries.
Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution. Some of the services we provide are:
- System-level architecture
- Highly skilled program management
- Industry-leading engineering services
- Turnkey system design
For more information: https://defense-solutions.curtisswright.com/products/storage-recorders?&utm_campaign=cwcorp
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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.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Source: Curtiss-Wright on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
This listingLead Embedded Hardware Engineer$105K to $150K
Product Line Manager$108,900 to $145,200
Lead Systems EngineerFrom $108,900
Lead Embedded Software Engineer$108,900 to $145,200
Lead Pricing and Costing Analyst - RemoteFrom $108,900
Lead Hardware Engineer - Remote$108,900 to $150,000
Test Engineer, Lead$108,900 to $145,200
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Lead Embedded Hardware Engineer (this listing) | $105K - $150K |
| Product Line Manager | $108,900 - $145,200 |
| Lead Systems Engineer | From $108,900 |
| Lead Embedded Software Engineer | $108,900 - $145,200 |
| Lead Pricing and Costing Analyst - Remote | From $108,900 |
| Lead Hardware Engineer - Remote | $108,900 - $150,000 |
| Test Engineer, Lead | $108,900 - $145,200 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-09
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US-OH-Fairborn
Salary Range: $105,000 - $150,000 per year plus bonus
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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