Principal Systems Engineer-Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • Ashburn, VA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

We are growing and looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team in Ashburn VA. As our Principal Systems Engineer you will be an industry-recognized expert in an engineering discipline or specialty area. You will have created or significantly changed technology over at least a decade of time and continue to lead the business' technical growth.

Requirements

• 10 plus years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
• Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
• 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
• 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
• BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
• Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leading large technical teams to meet complex customer requirements
• Representing the company as the technical expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management
• Synthesizing requirements into the lowest risk solution available
• Producing technical documentation to adequately describe CW’s solution to both the customer and the engineering team
• Providing technical guidance to cross functional teams
• Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences
• Recommending training to enhance team development
• Evaluating technical performance and potential to individual performers and job applicants; assuming technical responsibility for the performance of the teams in his/her charge

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees