Solutions Architect - Space Computing and Electronics- Remote

** Solution Architect – Space Systems and Electronics
- Remote USA
** We have a great opportunity for a
*** Solution Architect***
- *** Space Systems and Electronics
*** to join our Defense Solutions Division*!
* As our
*** Solution Architect – Space Computing and Electronics
*** you will provide internal and external technical leadership in defining, architecting, and driving implementation of space-qualified Computing and Electronics hardware solutions to support our division-level space strategy.

You will architect scalable and adaptable space-qualified computing and electronics to provide the optimum level of capabilities suited to our customers various demanding space environments from LEO to GEO and beyond.  You will provide technical leadership in identifying essential technologies and products to support mission payloads and spacecraft electronics.  You will provide technical leadership for new business capture activities in coordination with our executive leadership team, Business Development / Sales teams, and key product line leaders.

You will
* clearly communicate technology and product strengths and gaps
* to our division leadership to enable timely decisions for strategic planning, R&D investment, and M&A pursuits.
** Salary Range:** $  - $  per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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  I
** Your Challenge:
*** Develop space-qualified Computing and Electronics solutions architectures to solve industry wide and customer specific challenges in support of business capture and top-line growth.
* Application areas include general payload computing, bus electronics and interfaces, onboard networking, storage, sensor interfaces and processing, telemetry interfaces, on-orbit and terrestrial data links, C&DH, GNC, PNT, autonomous operations, and AI/ML enhancements.
* Lead division-wide Space Community of Practice including developing process, technologies, requirements, and subject matter expertise for enhancing current broad portfolio of terrestrial computing and electronics products for space and defining new products specifically for space applications.
* Expected to drive partnerships and internal initiatives (including training / mentoring) to provide and grow division capabilities.  50%
* Develop relationships with key customers to understand problems and required solutions requiring Space Systems and Electronics 20%
* Coordinate with Business Development / Sales / Marketing to communicate and evangelize solutions, including providing technical leadership on business capture activities. 20%
* Coordinate with key division leaders, technology leaders, and product leaders to communicate and report on solutions, required technologies, required products, and key partners. 10%
** What You Bring**:
* 12 + Years of Related Experience
* Bachelor's Degree – Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering
* Strategic mindset and collaboration skills
* Leadership skills and experience
* Work in ad-hoc teams across division to lead specific technical pursuits.
* Experience in aligning customer needs and company strategy
* Strong knowledge and experience in architecting spacecraft bus and payload computing and electronics system. Experience in space environment mitigations and thermal management required. Experience in highly challenging mission critical orbits and applications required. Experience in non-civilian space applications in MEO, GEO, and other mission-specific unique orbital planes strongly desired.
* 25% travel
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* Who We Are:

** 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 best-in-class…