Senior Hardware Engineer

## Senior Hardware Engineer Apply locations:
US-VA-Ashburn:
US-MA-Remote Worktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR12431
** Senior Hardware Engineer - Onsite position
** Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced
** Senior Hardware Engineer
** to join our Defense Solutions Group.

This role involves
** designing and developing complex electrical boards**, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors, as well as custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, with demonstrated experience solving complex technical challenges across hardware design, testing, and production phases.
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* Location:

** Ashburn, VA, Boston, MA, Salem, NH
** Salary Range:** $94,900 - $130,000 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. 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
*** Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements.
* Design and develop
** 3U and 6U VPX
** SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting high speed data processing applications.
* Design and develop custom form-factor systems incorporating SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, power supplies, and thermal management elements, including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods.
* Support the translation of system requirements into practical hardware designs and contribute to design decisions related to performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
* Perform hardware design analysis, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations throughout the development lifecycle.
* Support hardware verification, qualification, and production activities by developing and executing test plans and resolving technical issues.
* Apply engineering best practices to improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM).
* Develop and maintain technical procedures, design documentation, and engineering manuals.
* Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
** What you Bring
*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required;
Master’s degree preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in
** DoD embedded systems
** and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development up.
* Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
* Experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB designs, including multi-layer boards, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures preferred.
* Experience with
** Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH)*
* ** and Siemens Expedition PCB tools preferred.
*** Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a schedule-driven engineering environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to support complex hardware development efforts.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* ** US Citizenship required;
** active DoD security clearance preferred.
** Who We Are
** Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with…