Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Our Idaho Falls team is growing! We are looking for a Project Engineer to support and lead advanced reactor programs for the nuclear power industry, driving innovation in next generation energy technology. As the Project Engineer, you will support the planning, design, testing, implementation and integration of mechanical assemblies and instrumentation and control systems for a variety of engineering solutions ensuring customer satisfaction and project success.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams, provides technical guidance, and ensures products and systems meet engineering standards, cost targets, and performance requirements.

Location:

Idaho Falls,  (onsite)

• 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
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

$70,000 - $115,000 per year. The salary range is a general guideline only; criteria such as qualifications, experience, scope of the position, market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

• Perform software and hardware requirements capture.
• Facilitate effective project execution and cross‑functional communication.
• Manage/maintain system interfaces with internal and external cross‑functional teams.
• Provide technical input to project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Ensure that engineering work complies with codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to translate project plans into engineering deliverables.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are properly staffed.
• Help identify project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
• Track engineering deliverables to maintain project schedule and budget and to manage project risks.
• Coordinate with customers and team members to ensure the system design meets customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure project personnel follow established guidelines and procedures to ensure technical standards are met.
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus by listening to, recognizing, and responding to customer input in an effective, timely and courteous manner.
• Take initiative as problems and opportunities arise by anticipating and meeting customer needs and company expectations.
• Participate in process improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical degree.
• 5+ years of engineering experience involving design, analysis, testing, or system implementation.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to work a professional work schedule in an office environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead work and make technical project decisions and give direction to others.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (less than 10%).

• Experience with analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, servers, workstations, networks, and/or AC and DC wiring.
• Familiarity with performing formal testing/integration, automated testing, including software unit testing and integration of software with hardware as well as creating and executing system test procedures.
• Experience developing proposals and bidding projects.
• Experience working in the nuclear industry or another highly regulated environment.

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, contact Talent Acquisition.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.