Principal Systems Engineer - SME Edge Compute

Principal Systems Engineer – SME Edge Compute As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will interact with DOD customers as well as other clients using PacStar equipment in tactical networks to understand their needs and collaborate with software, hardware, and networking teams to develop solutions. Your main focus will be on the development, testing, and productization of PacStar Communications products. This role involves hands-on work with the product development team and Product Line Management, driving the success of PacStar's product systems in areas such as tactical communications, edge processing, and networking technologies. You will evaluate market needs, define technical requirements, and identify solution gaps to develop innovative solutions supporting business growth. You will need to travel up to 25% to customer and partner sites for technical discussions, demonstrations, and training. Location: Portland OR 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: Experience with rugged compute or networking products in SWaP constrained and DDIL environments; knowledge of AI/ML, data workflows, local and cloud computing, and network architecture is highly desirable. Translate marketing requirements into detailed system requirements and architecture, collaborate with partners to develop products from inception to full production. Ensure products offer market differentiation through features, pricing, support, and value propositions to increase market share and revenue. Develop technical strategies, operational use cases, and reference designs for market-specific solutions. Work with hardware engineering, CTO, and Marketing to develop solutions meeting market needs, including features, specifications, and cost targets. Provide SME support to customers and sales teams, including pre-sales technical knowledge and application insights. Support creation of white papers and thought leadership materials in collaboration with marketing and product management. Participate in industry standards groups and support collaborative product development and marketing activities. Other duties as assigned. What you bring: A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in System, Electrical, Hardware Engineering, or Computer Networking. US citizenship and residence. Knowledge of defense and aerospace technology, system architecture, hardware, software, AI/ML, and support requirements. Experience with ruggedized MIL-STD-810H products, x86 and ARM systems, LAN/WAN networking, GPU/FPGA design, cybersecurity standards, operating systems, virtualization, and containerization. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within 24 months. Experience in the U.S. DoD environment. Understanding of networking, security concepts, and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Strong communication, presentation, leadership skills, and willingness to travel. Attention to detail, self-organization, and deadline management skills. Who We Are: Our Values, Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments, and company overview can be found on our website. PacStar designs and manufactures hardware and software for rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications in mission-critical environments, emphasizing innovation, quality, and employee development. #LI-YH1 No unsolicited agency submittals. Agencies must be invited by our Talent Acquisition Team (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and have signed terms prior to submission. Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates will not qualify for a fee and become property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement: This role may involve handling export-controlled information and require additional security screening. Ineligibility to access such information may lead to withdrawal of employment offers. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process. Join the WRIGHT Team! With over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright remains a leader in innovative, high-performance platforms and critical applications across aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. We value diversity, excellence, and pioneering spirit.

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