Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering-Defense Solutions

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Santa Clarita, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have a rewarding position available for a Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering at our Sant Clarita, CA facility. You will supervise engineering design and technical service. Perform all functions of technical consulting, conceptual design and cost estimation.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in electro-mechanical packaging, electronics or computer chassis design, thermal management and structural management of electronics
Experience in a supervisory role
Familiar with electronic subsystems, circuit boards and debug of electronic systems
Extensive experience with SolidWorks, including FEA and FDA add-ons (thermal, vibration, shock, fluid flow)
VPX & VME Electronics Packaging experience
Extensive experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ASME Y14.5.
Experience in leading a cross-functional team in the development of electronic subsystems, from concept to production
Ability to create models and drawings, present design reviews, and perform trade studies and design reviews.
Capable of coordinating multiple project responsibilities.
Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Knowledge and experience in military ruggedization of electronic subsystems, MIL-STD-810 qualification, and familiarity with VITA standards for electronics and mechanical form factors
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical engineering field preferred

Responsibilities

Provides engineering drawings/specifications; obtains construction bids; performs construction management as required.
Possesses working knowledge of testing and data interpretation on vibration analysis, wear materials non-destructive testing, monitoring/failure analysis and equipment failure history analysis.
Performs precision machine element alignments as required.
Performs CAD machine duties; reads blueprints; interprets technical specifications; estimates costs and composes reports.
Performs stress, strain and deflection analysis; performs bearing and power transmission design analysis.
Provides work leadership for lower level staff.
Manages and analyzes the testing and feasibility studies of mechanical products, instruments, subassemblies, and packaging for new and existing products.
Directs the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing and drafting organizations.
Evaluates final results of mechanical design and test to assure accomplishment of technical objectives.
Ensures that proper documentation, such as test specifications and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional area.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.