Senior Hardware Engineer (Systems) - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Ottawa, ON

3d•CA$86,900 - CA$136,900•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a passionate, hardware-focused Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission-critical embedded technology at our world-class facility in Ottawa, ON. If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below and a genuine excitement for rugged deployed systems for harsh environments, we want to hear from you. Join a collaborative, high-energy engineering team in Ottawa, ON, where your ideas will be heard, and turned into reality alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Requirements

Proven Systems Engineering Experience
Full-lifecycle systems engineering on rugged deployed systems for harsh environments (requirements, design, integration, verification, certification)
Development of electronic assemblies optimized for rugged environments and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Requirements management, traceability, and validation; ability to write clear, formal documentation
Experience with DOORS and JIRA; working knowledge of Cameo a plus
Latest high-speed interconnects (Gen 3/4 PCIe, 40/100GbE, USB 3.x, DDR4/5)
PCB design (stack-up, materials, IPC standards)
Serial protocols: MIL-STD-1553, RS-422/485/232, 10G/100G Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Environmental & power standards: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, DO-160
Safety-critical processes (DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882); prior FAA/RTCA certification experience highly valued
System safety analyses (SSA, FHA, FMEA) a plus
Outstanding debug and troubleshooting of rugged computing systems (hardware, firmware, OS level)
Proficient across Windows and Linux environments
Scripting/automation experience (Python or similar)
Cross-disciplinary awareness of electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing impacts
Results-driven self-starter who manages multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Exceptional problem-solving, creativity, and engineering judgment
Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
Team player who leads by example, takes ownership, holds self-accountable, and drives continuous improvement
Passion for customer success and team development
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science, Technologist Diploma or equivalent will be considered
8 years systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of Cameo a plus
prior FAA/RTCA certification experience highly valued
System safety analyses (SSA, FHA, FMEA) a plus

Responsibilities

Drive the full systems engineering product lifecycle for development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments.
Define low level system requirements such as functional module requirements, software requirements and requirements to external vendors.
Architecting hardware/software solutions.
Leading integration and test activities.
Ensuring compliance with rigorous environmental and safety standards.
Delivering innovative, reliable systems that perform under extreme conditions.