Principal Hardware Engineer Ashburn, VA

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**Principal Hardware Engineer - Ashburn, VA**

We have a great opportunity for a **_Principal_** **_Hardware Engineer to_** join our team Defense Solutions Group

CW is looking for an experienced **_Principal_** **_Hardware Engineer 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_**

**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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

**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

**Who We Are**

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

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 (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/air) , ground (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/land) , and naval (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/domains/sea) defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies) , enhanced safety (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies/safety) , security (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/capabilities/technologies/security) , and performance.

As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/products/networking-communications) , 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)

_No unsolicited agency submittals please.

Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com)_** _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.

Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright._

**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.

(TA_COE@curtisswright.com)

**For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

(https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)**

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

**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 it 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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