Principal Electrical Engineer
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will perform various analyses, design, and/or assembly related to electrical engineering projects. You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. You will collaborate within design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Your role will include troubleshooting/analyzing electrical circuits to determine root cause and defining corrective actions. You will also maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. You will be mentoring junior-level engineers on their technical development.
Location: Dayton, OH or Portland OR
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 design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct review of engineering drawings prior to release
Uses computer-aided design tools (Altium) to capture and update schematics and layouts based on existing products, incorporating design elements provided by senior design staff; Encouraged to create new designs, improve designs when appropriate
Development and validation of detailed Interface Control Documents (ICD) to meet system level interconnect requirements
Integration of electrical and mechanical parts for customer specific applications, including software and firmware updates as needed
Transition designs to manufacturing
Provide technical support for documented existing designs; Model circuitry in LTspice for development or RCCA efforts
Perform various operational or methods analyses related to MIL and AS9100 standards
Coordinate the evaluation of engineering changes and/or other specifications requirements; serves as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production
Establish Manufacturing process flow and work instruction
Regular review of electronic components for suitability and compliance to requirements
Create and update manufacturing standard procedures
Drive continuous improvement in all process areas
Other duties as assigned
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Masters degree is preferred
15+ years’ electrical engineering experience
Experience in the design of circuit boards in Altium
Experience in High-Speed Digital design
Experience with all design processes from concept design to production delivery and manufacturing process
Ability to layout boards in Altium
Ability to model complex circuits in LTspice
Experience with worst case circuit analysis, impedance matching, derating, and component reliability
Experience with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-471
Familiarity with design of power supplies, network devices (switches and routers) and servers
Must be able to perform or direct low level PCB troubleshooting/debug work
Strong work ethic and commitment to customer support
Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, component specifications
Advanced knowledge of electronic and mechanical assembly principles
Experience with mathematical concepts (probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry) and apply concepts to practical situations
Capable of analytical reasoning and the ability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results
Experience with CAD software and continuous improvement
Significant hands-on/laboratory experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, Agile, and proficient with MS Office tools
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is Engineered to Succeed. You will join the agile Mission Solutions Product Design and Applications Engineering team to aggressively develop innovative off-the-shelf and application-specific technology solutions at the heart of defense and aerospace platforms. Our products and solutions are engineered to provide the critical core computing and networking technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, missiles, sensors, rockets, and spacecraft, including manned and autonomous unmanned systems.
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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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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