Lead Systems Engineer

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: $ 108,900 - 145,200 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.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering ​ expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management

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 objective

Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer

What You Bring:

Min 7 to 10 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

Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR

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

Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements

Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment

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

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)

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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.

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