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The Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Team Opportunity
The Curtiss-Wright Sensors team is seeking a Graduate Design Engineer to join our team based in Christchurch, UK. In this role, you'll be focused on designing products and completing project work for flight-critical sensors and controls for both commercial and military aircraft. This offers a unique chance to join our team during a period of growth.
Product Range
Our products include solenoids, valves, linear and rotary sensors specifically designed for aerospace applications.
Role Overview
This is an entry-level position ideal for an enthusiastic graduate engineer with a mechanical focus, eager to pursue a career in aerospace.
Location
Christchurch, UK
We Take Care of Our People
- Work-life balance through our hybrid working, flexitime program, and a condensed work week (role dependent)
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Recognition
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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Your Challenge
- 3D design using SolidWorks
- Generation of manufacturing drawings
- Tooling and fixture design to support production and qualification testing
- Changes to engineering drawings via the ECO system in PDM
- Provide analysis using FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and hand calculations
- Creation of reports, presentations, and test documentation
Your Expertise
- Degree educated with a minimum of a 2:1 in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Experience of FEA (thermal, CFD, structural, magnetic)
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning & milling
- Some basic knowledge of electronics
- Understanding of solenoids and transformers
- Competent using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Who We Are
With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is at the forefront of innovation in flight, providing essential components across various commercial, defense, and industrial platforms. Our products range from solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators. We work closely with systems integrators to deliver reliable market-leading products.
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Compliance Statement
This position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and may be subject to additional security screening. If 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.
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