Chief Engineer-Defense-Onsite Position

We are growing and looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team in Santa Clarita, CA.

As our Chief Engineer you will be an industry-recognized expert in an engineering discipline or specialty area.  You will have created or significantly changed technology over at least a decade of time and continues to lead the business' technical growth.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite

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

Salary Range: $ 166,700.00 - 222,300.00 USD annual per year 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.

Your Challenge:

Develops preliminary and conceptual design processes and studies as well as the continuity of design details of a specific engineering discipline or specialty area, providing expert advice and direction to other professionals. (20%)

Advises on and performs research or other professional and scientific work in one or more engineering disciplines and uses expert knowledge to contribute to systems philosophies and design objectives. (20%)

Conceives and develops solutions to the most complex analytical, design, and test problems that program(s) experience. Analyzes and resolves important failures in test and service, often without recourse to intense theoretical studies and test programs. Applies new, innovative, or experimental engineering theories using mathematical techniques to analyze and evaluate scientific engineering problems. (20%)

Writes and publishes complex reports and results in scientific journals and conference proceedings, presenting work at scientific conferences and review meetings and contributing to written documentation of planned and accomplished research for internal purposes. (20%)

Leads the business' technical growth and ensures technology continuity, participating with management on succession planning and mentoring of experienced engineers. (20%)

What You Bring:

The highest level of expertise in at least one specialized engineering area

The highest level of analytical skill with the ability to translate the most complex and sometimes contradictory data into actionable insights and recommendations

Broad and in-depth supplier, customer, competitor, and industry knowledge as pertinent to job

Proven ability to create new products, services, and processes

Ability to communicate technical vision and strategies that align with corporate growth initiatives

Chairs or provides key contributions in high impact technical committees that lead the industry

Responsible for multiple standards, specifications, and practices, proactively revising them

Ability to meet difficult deadlines and balance multiple priorities

Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, persuade and gain confidence of senior management on sensitive issues

Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts succinctly and clearly for a variety of audiences in written, verbal, and presentation formats

Certifications and licenses pertinent to the role

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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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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