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Lead Systems Engineer

Santa Clarita, CA · On-site

$108K - $145K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

Lead Systems Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$200K - $240K/yr

SAIC has an immediate opening for an innovative Lead Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to provide direct customer support on a critical development effort. This opportunity is part of a ...

Lead Systems Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$153K - $207K/yr

Lead Systems Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B)B-52 Radar Modernization Program is seeking an experienced and ...

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Lead Systems Engineer

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA • On-site

$108K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Curtiss-Wright rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

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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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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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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