Chief Engineer -Aerospace Actuation and Actuation Systems
About The Position
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a highly technical individual with expertise in aerospace actuation! Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division, you will provide technical oversight and direction within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems such as: Hydromechanical actuation systems, Electromechanical actuation systems, Motion control systems, Flight control actuation, Power drive units (PDUs) and associated actuation components, High lift systems, Integrated hardware/software aerospace systems.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.
- 15-30 years of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and refining/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, compliance, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.
- Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent.
- A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
- Knowledge of and experience with mechanical design.
- Knowledge of and experience with geared actuation.
- Knowledge of and experience with motors/power electronics.
- Knowledge of and experience with embedded software.
- Knowledge of and experience with safety-critical architecture.
- Knowledge of and experience with aerospace certification.
- Knowledge of and experience with systems engineering.
- Knowledge of and experience with FAA/EASA compliance.
- Knowledge of and experience with DAL certified integrated systems.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and direction within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group.
- Serve as a technical expert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems.
- Provide technical direction within a matrix engineering organization on Bids/Proposals and NPI/IRAD projects.
- Lead communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
- Create and refine technical governance / best practices and hold team members accountable to comply with governance.
- Mentor technical talent, demonstrate servant leadership practices, and advocate for team members success.
- Advise senior leadership on technology development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
