Six Figure Work

Program Manager - Electro-Mechanical Actuation

Curtiss-Wright

Company websitecurtisswright.com (Curtiss-Wright, opens in new tab)

Base salary $130K  to $150K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Shelby, NC

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  • LocationShelby, NC
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
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About this job

Program Manager - Electro-Mechanical Actuation


As a Program Manager you will lead the assigned program(s) with an emphasis on New Product Introduction (NPI) for Electro-Mechanical Systems.  As part of NPI structured implementation, you, in conjunction with the Project Engineer, will lead the program through all phases of development of the new product (TIM’s, PDR’s, CDR’s, Qualification, and Transition to Production). You will be the main point of contact for the customer and be directly responsible for Schedule, Cost, and Performance of assigned programs.  You will be required to coordinate with multiple departments and facilities across various geographic locations to assure alignment of customer requirements.

Location: Shelby, NC


Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

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


  • Performs Program Management duties per Company/Division procedures and customer requirements
  • Single point of contact for customer to address all program needs
  • Manage scope of new development programs, effectively manage change requests
  • Coordinate with various departments and/or facilities to implement customer initiatives or prepare for customer reviews
  • Understand and communicate to all stakeholders the key business contractual items that impact program profitability
  • Monitor financial health of the program(s) and coordinate action plans with other departments and facilities to execute strategies in support of achieving profitability targets
  • Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (both external and internal)
  • Maintain delivery schedules and forecasts for the program(s)
  • Coordinate and support, as required, proposal efforts, contract negotiations, budget inputs, and management reporting requests

What You Bring


  • Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in aerospace Program Management or Project Engineering. 
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience leading the development of electro/mechanical systems with an emphasis on circuit design's.
  • Preference for experience with motorized mechanical actuators and associated electronic controllers for aerospace applications.
  • Working knowledge of RTCA DO-178 and DO-254 specifications
  • Judgment, decision making, and analytical skills to include:
  • Makes accurate, timely, and informed decisions
  • Leadership to include:
  • Guides groups or individuals toward common objectives
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency about next steps
  • Planning and Resource Management to include:
  • Forecast needs
  • Identifies and effectively utilizes appropriate resources
  • Technical competence to include:
  • Knowledge of manufacturing mechanical hardware and development of associated electronic controllers
  • Manages financial data effectively
  • Travel: expected up to 20%

Who We Are


Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance


Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.


To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)


*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.


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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.

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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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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($130,000) is above 42% of the 2,456 Program & Project Management roles nationwide listed on this site; 60 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $135,000; the middle half runs from $117,000 to $158,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

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
Program Manager - Electro-Mechanical Actuation (this listing)$130K - $150K
Software Development Engineer Architect$130,100 - $150,000
Proposal ManagerFrom $130,800
Senior Project ManagerFrom $130,800
Engineering Manager$131K - $174K
Structural Integrity Engineer Principal$131,000 - $189,200
Supervisor, Procurement Operations$126,300 - $135,000

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

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2026-10-28
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Location as the employer wrote it: US-NC-Shelby

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

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