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Lead Systems Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

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Base salary From $108,900

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  • LocationSanta Clarita, CA
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About this job

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 objective

  • 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

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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This range next to 6 other live Curtiss-Wright roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Curtiss-Wright roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Lead Systems Engineer (this listing)From $108,900
Product Line Manager$108,900 - $145,200
Lead Embedded Software Engineer$108,900 - $145,200
Lead Pricing and Costing Analyst - RemoteFrom $108,900
Lead Hardware Engineer - Remote$108,900 - $150,000
Test Engineer, Lead$108,900 - $145,200
Lead Hardware Engineer - Onsite position$108,900 - $150,000

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Curtiss-Wright roles · How to read the bar

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

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