We have a great opportunity for a Hardware Engineer Prin. to join our team Defense Solutions Group
CW is looking for an experienced Hardware Engineer Prin. who will plan, lead, and design complex electrical boards, e.g., single board computers (SBC), FPGA, Switch, and Input/Output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form-factors. Expertise in electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, and/or DSP systems to resolve complex issues during design, test, and production.
Location: Ashburn, VA
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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
Collaborate with engineering, project management, test engineering, and operations team members in small highly integrated multi-disciplinary teams operating in high intensity schedule driven timelines to meet customer needs and missions
Plan, lead, and design 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and input/output cards up to 100 GHz data rates
Support business development, product line managers, program managers, and customer support in reviewing customer needs and specifications and generating system requirements and functional requirements for a practical design.
Determines feasibility from technical and economic perspectives. Acts as team or project lead.
Provide leadership to engineering teams and introduce industry practices to improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM)
Directs and conducts tests to establish standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes.
Develops and maintains technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.
What you Bring
Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; master's degree in electrical engineering is preferred
Minimum 5 years' demonstrated experience in DoD embedded systems and products hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and input/output cards up to 100 GHz data rates; 10+ years' experience is preferred
Demonstrated experience designing mixed signal, high-speed digital, analog and low power high current designs in high reliability environments; Must have extensive knowledge experience designing high-density interconnect (HDI), including dense double-sided PCBs with 26+ layer/Mult lamination rigid Blind/Buried Via with uVia Structures.
Demonstrated experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) tools and using Siemens Expedition (PCB).
Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadline in high pressure environment, ability to drive to result and hold self-accountable to continuously improve skills.
Self-starter with ability to work though ambiguity and evolving project requirements.
Ability to lead and mentor others creating/architecting complex designs to completion while in a schedule-teams based project.
Proficient in Microsoft office: Excel, Outlook, Power Point, excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and information to peer tears.
US Citizenship required; Active DoD Security Clearance is preferred
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Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.
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