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Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 6 days ago

Lead Hardware Engineer

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $145K/yr

6+ years exp

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a trusted leader in delivering superior products and services for the defense and aerospace industries. The Lead Hardware Engineer will lead the design, development, and evaluation of electronic components and integrated hardware solutions, ensuring high-quality system performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and develop hardware systems including electronic components, integrated circuits, mechanical assemblies, DSP systems, and optical elements to meet functional and reliability goals

Evaluate materials, production techniques, and component properties to ensure hardware reliability, manufacturability, and performance under diverse conditions

Analyze specifications and process requirements to translate conceptual ideas into practical, production-ready hardware designs

Conduct feasibility assessments from both technical and economic perspectives to support product strategy and resource allocation

Direct testing activities to establish performance benchmarks, reliability standards, and validation criteria for new hardware or modifications to existing systems

Coordinate and consult with cross-functional teams including research engineers, scientists, and customer representatives to resolve complex hardware design issues

Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, test procedures, design guidelines, and system manuals

Review and respond to customer inquiries regarding field hardware performance, integration challenges, or required software interfaces

Collaborate with product development, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transition from design to production

Mentor junior hardware engineers and provide technical guidance to ensure consistency in design methodologies and best practices

Contribute to hardware strategy planning, component selection, and risk mitigation efforts across product platforms

Qualification

Hardware designAnalog circuit designDigital circuit designReliability engineeringMechanical packagingSystem integrationDesign for manufacturabilityTest developmentTechnical documentationCommunication skillsMentoringCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

6–8+ Years Work Experience of progressive experience in hardware design, testing, and development with increasing technical responsibility and leadership

Proven success in designing and developing complex hardware systems in production environments

Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design, mechanical packaging, materials science, and system integration

Strong understanding of reliability engineering, design for manufacturability (DFM), and test development

Demonstrated ability to apply sound engineering judgment and cross-disciplinary knowledge to resolve technical challenges

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience working cross-functionally and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment

Commitment to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a collaborative and solutions-driven team culture

Benefits

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

Company

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.

Founded in 1929

Davidson, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://curtisswright.com/home/default.aspx

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