Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Hydraulic Pump Systems

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay:  $114,400 (minimum) - $143,000 (midpoint) - $171,600 (maximum)

Senior Staff:

Estimated annual base pay:  $131,600 (minimum) - $164,500 (midpoint) - $197,400 (maximum)

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

• 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 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a seasoned Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Staff/Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for complex product/system design, mentoring, driving process improvements, strategic planning and presentations. This position provides new intellectual property to the organization, as well as technical leadership to the enterprise. The Senior Staff Engineer provides leadership in the development of industry standards and has a high level of industry/Customer contact and industry awareness. This position participates in enterprise negotiation as well as providing technical evaluation of new opportunities within the PLC process. The Senior Staff Engineer develops roadmaps and sets technical strategies and direction, and has a strong relationship with Customer, Supplier, individuals and organizations on a systems/standards basis. 

What you will be doing…

• Manage all aspects of complex engineering projects, including project management, problem-solving, and team communication.

• Drive company-wide process improvements and lead efforts in specific product development areas.

• Solve challenging engineering problems involving conflicting design requirements, non-standard materials, and complex coordination.

• Provide technical support to sales and development through proposals, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.

• Troubleshoot and analyze system problems using advanced simulations and perform complex component testing.

• Lead project teams by estimating manpower needs, setting schedules, and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Communicate effectively through expert-level writing, presentations, and representation at industry events.

• Apply strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise to components, subsystems, and manufacturing processes.

• Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and align activities with business objectives.

• Leverage recogniz