Senior PWB Design Engineer

Senior Printed Wiring Board Design Engineer

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Printed Wiring Board Design Engineer to join our team in the Defense Solutions Group at Curtiss‑Wright Corporation.

Location: Ashburn, VA

Salary Range: $ – $ per year plus bonus. (

Note:

Salary range is a general guideline; offer will be based on qualifications and market conditions.)

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) 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

• Generate PCB CAD layout design data to meet product requirements.
• Check completed design layouts and drawings to certify standards, procedures, specifications, manufacturability and accuracy of physical dimensions.
• Conduct comprehensive design reviews with engineering and manufacturing teams to confirm costs and requirements.
• Plan and execute PCB design tasks in accordance with project schedules.
• Participate in PCB product failure analysis and provide insight and/or recommendations.
• Release completed designs into CW Document Control System (Agile) and assure conformity to standards.

• Associate of Science (AS) degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience (10+ years preferred) in routing mixed‑signal, high‑speed digital (100–400 GHz), analog and low‑power high‑current designs in high‑reliability environments.
• Extensive knowledge of high‑density interconnect (HDI) design, including dense double‑sided PCBs with 26+ layers / multiple lamination, rigid blind/buried via and u‑Via structures.
• Solid command of Siemens Expedition (PCB) and Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) tools.
• Ability to generate parts for the PCB environment and update/maintain libraries and integrate with SCH files.
• Ability to generate fabrication drawings per ASME and CW standards.
• Understanding of IPC‑6012, IPC‑6014, IPC‑7351 industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas to peer teams.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines in a high‑pressure environment.
• Self‑starter who can work through ambiguity and evolving project requirements.
• Leadership and mentoring ability to guide complex designs to completion in a schedule‑driven, team‑based project.

Curtiss‑Wright’s Defense Solutions division is a trusted leader delivering superior products and services to the defense and aerospace industries. Our solutions support air, ground, and naval defense applications and focus on growth segments with high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. Ineligible applicants may be reconsidered or have offers 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, protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, or national origin. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.