Engineer or - Military Marine

Application Engineer II/Senior Application Engineer (III)

Woodward's Industrial Product Division in Windsor, Colorado is seeking Level 2 or 3 Engineer with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI) development and integration. The position is focused on designing, programming, testing, and supporting HMI solutions using platforms such as Ignition, iFIX, and Qt, while developing operator interfaces that integrate seamlessly with turbine and plant control systems in Military Marine applications.

The engineer is expected to have strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus and OPC, networking and enabling reliable data exchange between controllers, HMIs, and third-party equipment. Additionally, the role involves the creation, configuration, and maintenance of computer system images in both Windows and Linux environments, supporting deployment, validation, and lifecycle management of control system hardware. Success in this position requires strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to lead design reviews and customer interactions, and experience delivering robust, validated software and HMI solutions for complex marine automation applications.

Level 2:
Estimated annual base pay: $77,000-$105,000

Level 3:
Estimated annual base pay: $93,000-$125,000

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
• Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Level 2:

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Maintenance:
  Competent understanding of application software to support test setups and debug recommendations and may support small changes.
• Technical Support:
  Evaluates technical problems by examining various factors and data, developing and implementing effective solutions under guided direction.
• Application Processes:
  Supports technical content in proposal creation, contributes to product specifications, software, and application literature. Promotes and implements process improvements.
• Execute Technical Assignments:
  Carries out a range of technical tasks and projects, resolving moderately complex issues using current technologies and established procedures.
• Apply Business Expertise:
  Utilizes knowledge of key business drivers and company processes to inform technical decisions and align projects with organizational goals.

Key

Skills:

• Technical Proficiency:
  Demonstrates expertise in engineering technologies and tools utilized in the role.
• Effective Communication:
  Ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Skilled in working collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve common objectives. Provides informal guidance to new team members and supporting team
• Analytical Problem Solving:
  Expertise in analyzing data and situations to resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Informal Mentorship:
  Provides guidance and support to new team members to facilitate their integration and development.
• Business Acumen:
  Understanding of key business drivers and the ability to apply this knowledge to enhance work performance.
• Quality Management:
  Ensures high standards in personal work output and contributes to maintaining product and service quality.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
  Skilled in creating and maintaining accurate technical requirements, documentation and records.
• Adaptability to New Technologies:
  Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply new technologies as required by the role.
• Applying Standards:
  Ability to understand and interpret industry and Woodward technical standards including quality system standards and PLC process.

Other

Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• GE LM engine control experience.
• Naval control system experience, propulsion and power management.
• HMI experience with iFix, Ignition, and/or QT.
• Modbus and OPC communication protocol experience.

Level 3:

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Maintenance:
  Fully proficient with application software and associated operator interface/HMI software to support test setups, debug recommendations, and software changes.
• Advanced Problem Solving:
  Identifies and resolves intricate technical challenges by analyzing multiple information sources and applying innovative solutions.
• Application Processes:
  Supports the commercial group in proposal…