Staff Test Engineer (Software)

Woodward, Inc.

93d • $119,600 - $179,400

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $119,600(minimum) - $149,500(midpoint) - $179,400(maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

Requirements

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) - required
• US – Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) - preferred
• Greater than 8 years professional engineering experience or a combination of experience and advanced degree
• Six Sigma Greenbelt training
• Professional certifications

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed phases of major projects, guiding technical direction for Engineers (levels 1-3) and leading small teams.
• Conducts complex research, developing innovative techniques and procedures for improved processes.
• Designs, supports, and tests high-complexity systems, ensuring manufacturability, testability, and reliability criteria are met.
• Promotes and implements process improvements, defining and evaluating engineering processes and procedures.
• Provides expert guidance in electronics, software, and mechanical engineering, offering knowledge in design, manufacturing processes, and vendor selection.
• Develops detailed documentation, user manuals, and training materials while mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshoots complex system problems and provides technical solutions using advanced engineering knowledge.
• Works with cross-functional teams, engages with customers, and participates in international/multi-site projects.
• Expert in software, modeling, and design tools, as well as ERP/MRP and document management systems.
• Demonstrates expertise in physical systems, testing requirements, instrumentation calibration, and manufacturing processes.
• Develops, validates, and documents software for test systems including backend programming and automation.

Benefits

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees