Senior Principal Systems Engineer- Defense Electronics- Onsite Position

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Onsite Position

As our Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you will perform as the highest-level technical expert, providing internal and external consulting services.  Works independently on advanced systems/software analysis projects.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Information: $ $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 plus bonus.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in California. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Leading large technical teams to meet complex customer requirements

• Representing the company as the technical expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management

• Providing technical guidance to cross functional teams

• Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences

• Recommending training to enhance team development

• Evaluating technical performance and potential to individual performers and job applicants; assuming technical responsibility for the performance of the teams in his/her charge

What You Bring:

• 20-25 years of experience at US DoD Primes .

• Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for aerospace applications

• Working knowledge of systems engineering tools such DOORS, Clearquest, and Rational Development Tools

• Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks operating systems

• Solid understanding of VMEbus, PCI, and PCIe backplane design standard

• Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10/100/Gigabit Ethernet, USB

• Solid understanding of the latest video graphics solutions

• Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems

• Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus

• Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, PowerPoint and Project

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment

• BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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