Lead Systems Engineer - Onsite Position in Newhall

Job Description
Lead Systems Engineer
- Defense
- Onsite Position

Our Santa Clarita, CA facility has a rewarding opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team!

As our Lead Systems Engineer you will be at the forefront of the engineering team, providing technical guidance and expertise and leading the team to successfully fulfill 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
• 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

• Represent the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management.
• Provide technical guidance to cross‑functional program teams.
• Establish a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flowdown, decomposition, verification, and documentation.
• Manage requirements changes, discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW’s solution to the customer and the engineering team.
• Report technical status and way forward to varied audiences, including team members and internal/external leadership.
• Identify systems engineering knowledge gaps and advise functional leadership on training/development needs.
• Plan training to enhance team development.
• Convert requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives.
• Lead engineering teams to successfully meet customer objectives.

• 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 Clear quest, 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.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event that 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, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, protected class status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law.

If you require accommodation due to a medical condition at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.