Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer – Onsite Position

Location:

Ashburn, VA;
Boston, MA;
Salem, NH

Salary Range: $94,900 – $130,000 per year plus bonus

• 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.
• Translate 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development.
• 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.

• 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

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.

For U.S. applicants: EEO is the law.