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Curtiss-Wright

Principal Hardware Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...

Curtiss-Wright

Principal Hardware Engineer

Ashburn, VA

$144K - $190K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...

Curtisswright

Principal Hardware Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...

Curtisswright

$144K - $190K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...

Curtiss-Wright

Principal Hardware Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings ... Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or ...

Medtronic

Prin. Systems Hardware Engineer

Moundsview, MN · On-site

$131K - $172K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare ... a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a ...

CesiumAstro

Principal Hardware Engineer II

Austin, TX

We are looking to add a Principal Hardware Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do ... At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the ...

CesiumAstro

Principal Hardware Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

We are looking to add a Principal Hardware Engineer II to our team. If you are great at what you do ... At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the ...

Medtronic

Prin. Systems Hardware Engineer

Lafayette, CO · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare ... a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a ...

CesiumAstro

Principal Hardware Engineer I

Austin, TX · On-site

We are looking to add a Principal Hardware Engineer I to our team. If you are great at what you do ... At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the ...

Medtronic

Prin. Systems Hardware Engineer

Moundsview, MN

$131K - $172K/yr

Principal Hardware Engineer Careers that Change Lives Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare ... a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a ...

CesiumAstro

Principal Hardware Engineer I

Austin, TX · On-site

We are looking to add a Principal Hardware Engineer I to our team. If you are great at what you do ... At a small company and a startup, your work will make direct contributions to the success of the ...

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As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for director principal hardware engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Principal Hardware Engineer vs Senior Hardware Engineer?

AspectDirector Principal Hardware EngineerSenior Hardware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, PMP or similar certifications often preferredBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications optional
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationDesign, development, testing of hardware components, hands-on technical work
Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, R&D divisions, and product development firmsCommon in tech companies, manufacturing, and product design teams

The main difference is that the Director Principal Hardware Engineer focuses on strategic leadership, team management, and high-level project oversight, while the Senior Hardware Engineer is primarily involved in technical design and development tasks. Both roles require strong technical expertise, but the director position emphasizes leadership and planning.

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Infographic showing various Director Principal Hardware Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.
Principal Hardware Engineer

Principal Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$144K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Curtiss-Wright rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 486 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Principal Hardware Engineer - Onsite position
Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings for experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves planning, leading, and designing complex electrical boards, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors; and custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, and has a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges across design, testing, and production phases.
Location: Ashburn, VA, Boston, MA, Salem, NH
Salary Range: $144,100.00 - $190,000.00 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. 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
  • Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements.
  • Lead the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting data rates up to 400 GHz.
  • Lead the design and development of custom form-factor systems that include SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, and power supplies and thermal management elements including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods.
  • Support business development, program managers, and customer teams in translating requirements into practical system and functional designs.
  • Assess technical and economic feasibility of new designs and act as a team/project lead.
  • Provide technical leadership, introduce best practices, and improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM).
  • Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or processes.
  • Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.

What you Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 100 GHz); 20+ years preferred.
  • Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
  • Proficient indesigning high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26+ layers, Mult lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, drive results, and work under high-pressure, schedule-driven environments.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of architecting and completing complex designs with schedule-based teams.
  • Excellent communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • US Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
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.
To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.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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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. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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