Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer – Defense – Onsite Position

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

Location:

Santa Clarita, CA (Onsite). Salary Range: $108,900 – $145,200 USD per year plus bonus.
The salary range is a general guideline for a position based in California; final compensation will consider qualifications, experience, scope, and market factors.

Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management.

Providing technical guidance to cross‑functional program teams.

Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation.

Managing requirements changes, discerning scope, and advising business leadership on contractual decisions.

Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW’s solution to the customer and the Engineering team.

Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences, including team members and internal/external leadership.

Identifying systems engineering knowledge gaps and advising Functional leadership on training and development needs.

Planning training to enhance team development.

Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives.

Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer requirements.

• 7 to 10 years of experience at US DoD primes or 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 system 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.
• Work well in a fast‑paced professional office environment.
• Experience conducting system safety assessment, functional hazard assessment, and failure mode effects analysis (plus).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems (plus).
• Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA certification (plus).
• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering 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 US Applicants: EEO is The Law.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.