Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Senior Hardware Engineer
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Senior Hardware Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Letchworth UK Team! Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office.
You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing, and sales to ensure the product is fit for purpose, cost-effective, and reliable.
Location: Letchworth office, UK.
We Take Care of Our People
- Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program, and 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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge
- Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company’s products.
- Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system, or video products.
- Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift, and production support.
- Take responsibility for ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
- Write formal design documentation.
- Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
- Support and guide junior colleagues in technical matters.
- Undertake new technology evaluation and introduction in product designs.
- Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks.
- Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost-effective and timely manner.
- Represent the Hardware function internally and externally.
- Infrequent UK and international travel as required.
What You Bring
- Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
- Relevant experience in embedded systems, digital, and analogue design.
- Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems.
- Familiar with Schematic design using ORCAD or a similar package.
- Familiar with Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
- Familiar with Design for EMC.
- Flexible and able to complete Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
- Ability to fault find down to a board level.
- Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
- Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.
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About Us
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. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls, and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft² facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays, and video recorder products.
As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is 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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Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications.
Diversity, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees
Opportunity
As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work
The work we do here is not only challenging but is meaningful to our customers, our employees, and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment
The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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