Lead Systems Engineer

Curtiss-Wright•Santa Clarita, CA

2d•$140,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Systems Engineer-Defense-Onsite Position Our Santa Clarita, CA facility has rewarding opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team! As our Lead Systems Engineer you will be at the forefront of Engineering team Providing technical guidance and expertise and leading the team to successfully fulfill the customer requirements. Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $ 200,000.00 USD annual per year plus bonus Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. Your Challenge: Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer Providing technical guidance to cross functional program teams Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation Managing requirements changes, including ability to discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW’s solution to the customer and the Engineering team. Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences , including team members and internal/external leadership Identifying Systems Engineering knowledge gaps and advise Functional leadership on Training/development needs Training planning to enhance team development Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives Who We Are: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design. Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution. For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | 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 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. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Requirements

Min10 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
Expert knowledge of integrated system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
Extensive experience managing requirements baseline, including change management
Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems
Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment
Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements
Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems is a plus
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions is a plus
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems is a plus
Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management
Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer
Providing technical guidance to cross functional program teams
Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation
Managing requirements changes, including ability to discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions
Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW’s solution to the customer and the Engineering team.
Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences , including team members and internal/external leadership
Identifying Systems Engineering knowledge gaps and advise Functional leadership on Training/development needs
Training planning to enhance team development
Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives