Sr Software Development Engineer - On-Highway vehicles
Company websitecurtisswright.com (Curtiss-Wright, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100K to $130K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Arlington Heights, IL
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- LocationArlington Heights, IL
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (54 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Sr Software Development Engineer – On-Highway Vehicles
As we continue to grow, our Industrial Division is looking for a Sr Software Development Engineer to join our Software Engineering team in the Chicago area.
LOCATION: Arlington Heights, IL (Chicago area)
SALARY: $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus.
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position. 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.
BENEFITS:
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:
As a member of the Software Engineering team at our Arlington Heights, IL business, you will be challenged to help design, document and test embedded software for safety critical on-highway applications. You will have the opportunity to work closely with hardware and software engineers.
- Design and develop software test plans and perform and document the testing of embedded code.
- Documentation according to APQP / ASPICE standards
- Develop, perform and document system test cases
- Work closely with other software and hardware engineers to develop quotes and new products
- Interface with customers
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree
- Minimum of 4-5 years of embedded software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, debugger usage, and emulation tools.
- Ability to develop embedded solutions for quick prototyping, concept demonstration and as well as delivering quality embedded products to customers.
- Fast technical learner with demonstrated proficiency in multitasking and communicating effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in automotive embedded software and CAN bus
- IBM ELM including Doors experience a plus
- Automotive Cyber Security per ISO21434 and functional safety per ISO26262
- UDS implementation
- CAN Analyzer hand on experience
WHO WE ARE:
- Our Values
- Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
We are a world leading provider of joystick controllers, electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters, sensors and integrated sub-systems for commercial off-highway equipment, commercial trucks and buses, so helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs and rehabilitation chairs.
To learn more, please visit us: https://industrial.curtisswright.com/
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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)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 161 Software Engineering roles in Illinois listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $143,700; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $175,000.
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 listingSr Software Development Engineer - On-Highway vehicles$100K to $130K
Senior Test Engineer$100K to $125K
Electrical Engineer$100K to $130K
Master Scheduler$100K to $140K
Account Manager- New Nuclear$100K to $150K
Sr Mechanical Product Design Engineer – Industrial Tools$100K to $125K
Senior Quality Engineer$100K to $125K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr Software Development Engineer - On-Highway vehicles (this listing) | $100K - $130K |
| Senior Test Engineer | $100K - $125K |
| Electrical Engineer | $100K - $130K |
| Master Scheduler | $100K - $140K |
| Account Manager- New Nuclear | $100K - $150K |
| Sr Mechanical Product Design Engineer – Industrial Tools | $100K - $125K |
| Senior Quality Engineer | $100K - $125K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-20
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US-IL-Arlington Heights (Arens)
SALARY: $100,000 - $130,000 plus bonus.
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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