Senior Application Engineer - Military Marine

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Senior/Staff Application Engineer-Military Marine

The Marine Applications Controls and Power Management role designs, models, and creates control code for Woodward control systems used in mission-critical power management systems on marine platforms, with an emphasis on functions like generator synchronization, load sharing/shedding, fault isolation, and overall grid stability. The position partners closely with cross-functional internal teams and works directly with customers such as shipbuilders and defense contractors to define requirements and deliver reliable solutions. It also requires hands-on development and optimization of real-time control code (e.g., GAP/nVe), validation of control strategies using electrical plant simulation tools (e.g., Simulink), and integration of distributed energy resources into shipboard power architectures

Senior: Estimated annual base pay: $93,000-$121,000

Staff:    Estimated annual base pay: $113,000-147,000

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, including floating 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 

Senior Application Engineer:

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 creation, technical support of commercial offers, and customer presentations. Creates product specifications, software and application literature for Minor Scope Projects/Systems.
• Project Management: Leads small to medium sized engineering projects, coordinating resources and timelines to achieve project objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Guides the design and implementation of complex application systems, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Key Skills:
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in primary and related technical domains, adept with a range of technologies.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in conveying difficult or sensitive information and fostering consensus.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Skilled in working with multiple global teams and subject matter experts, internal and external, to build consensus and drive successful outcomes across multiple projects.
• Complex Problem Solving: Ability to solve sophisticated technical issues through analytical judgment. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Mentorship and Support: Acts as a resource for junior engineers, providing guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to enhance team expertise.
• Market and Competitive Awareness: Know