Principal Hardware Engineer- Ashburn, VA Job at ZipRecruiter in Ashburn

Overview

Job Description Principal Hardware Engineer - Ashburn, VA

CW is looking for an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer who will plan, lead, and design complex electrical boards, e.g., single board computers (SBC), FPGA, Switch, and Input/Output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form-factors. Expertise in electronic parts, components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, equipment and packaging, and/or DSP systems to resolve complex issues during design, test, and production.

Location: Ashburn, VA

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

Your Challenge

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, test engineering, and operations team members in small highly integrated multi-disciplinary teams operating in high intensity schedule driven timelines to meet customer needs and missions.
• Plan, lead, and design 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and input/output cards up to 100 GHz data rates.
• Support business development, product line managers, program managers, and customer support in reviewing customer needs and specifications and generating system requirements and functional requirements for a practical design.
• Determine feasibility from technical and economic perspectives. Acts as team or project lead.
• Provide leadership to engineering teams and introduce industry practices to improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM).
• Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering; master\'s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years\' demonstrated experience in DoD embedded systems and products hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and input/output cards up to 100 GHz data rates; 10+ years\' experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing mixed signal, high-speed digital, analog and low power high current designs in high reliability environments; extensive knowledge of high-density interconnect (HDI), including dense double-sided PCBs with 26+ layer/multilamination rigid blind/buried via with uVia structures.
• Demonstrated experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) tools and Siemens Expedition (PCB).
• Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment; ability to drive to results and continuously improve skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work through ambiguity and evolving project requirements.
• Ability to lead and mentor others, creating/architecting complex designs to completion in schedule-driven, team-based projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas and information clearly.
• US Citizenship required; Active DoD Security Clearance is required.

Who We Are

Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright\'s Defense Solutions division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries\' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD\'s commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event 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, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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