Director, Engineering – Defense Electronics

We’re hiring a Director of Engineering to lead and grow a high-impact, agile engineering team responsible for delivering mission-critical systems for defense and aerospace customers.  You’ll drive technical execution across various products and program types – Delivering on time, on budget, and to exacting customer and industry standards.  This role is key to shaping our future as we grow and scale our business.

As a dynamic and agile Sr Leader, you will be responsible for design, development, test, qualification, and production of Aerospace & Defense Modular Open Standard Architecture (MOSA) based critical solutions for use in weapons systems, solving our government and prime contractors’ most difficult challenges.  Solutions range from single specialized card-level weapon controls to large and complex high performance processing systems for sensor management and complex signal processing systems.  Our customers expect our engineering team to be the experts in creating technology solutions with open standards to meet the toughest battlefield digital infrastructure challenges.

LOCATION: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 plus bonus.

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position. 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.

BENEFITS:

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 *

To be successful you will have a proven track record of developing an engineering organization that develops innovative products with very high quality, attracting and retaining talent, and successful staff development (mentoring, coaching, and training).

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Oversee and management the five unique engineering teams: Prototyping, System Design & Integration, Hardware Design, Test Design, and Product Debug / SupportMentor, manage, and lead across multiple levels, including coaching engineers & managersWork with the Program Management Office and Operations teams to deliver documentation, systems, and test equipment on time, budget, and scope.Coordinate with engineering and technology leadership within Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions to deliver solutions to meet customer needsManage existing and develop new partnerships with technology vendors·Provide normal development scheduling, budgets, and workload managementThis is position expects some level of technical design knowledge and experience to best lead the engineering teams through difficult and challenging situations, hands-on when neededEnsure our processes are followed in accordance with AS9100 while continuing to foster an culture to seek optimizations and better ways to do our businessEnsure technical design packages are complete and ready to transition to productionProvide technical support to the factory of existing products in terms of problem identification/resolution, process improvement, and minor product improvements.Integrate closely and regularly with Director of Operations and Director of Program Management to balance priorities, schedules, and budgets across multiple effortsChampion and lead (when necessary) Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA) activitiesProvide technical insight and guidance as background and skills allow.Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

5+ years’ experience in a Director level position with demonstrated track record of success

15+ years’ experience in a solution design organization of a Defense Electronics technology company with increasing responsibility

Technical degree is required

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solutions

This position requires moderate and broad technical skills

experience and knowledge of electrical design fundamentals from Schematic to Board Fabrication.

experience and knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals for an environmentally rugged environment, including thermal design.

experience and knowledge in general software architectures

experience and knowledge in environmental and electromagnetic qualification testing

experience in a low to moderate volume, final assembly, manufacturing environment.

Ability to collaborate with vendors/suppliers

Ability to direct/work with/motivate a highly technical staff, achieving outstanding performance

Ability to crisply and quickly communicate (verbal and written) technical concepts, status, and capabilities to both technical and non-technical audiences

This position requires balancing multiple priorities, while maintaining consistent task direction to the organizations staff so they can be effective in execution.

Established track record of leadership of a technical organization.

Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance of Secret level

WHO WE ARE:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is the leading provider of Digital Infrastructure to the battlefield.  Our facility in Santa Clarita, California is part of our C5ISR System group, designing Modular Open Standard Architecture (MOSA) solutions for challenging battlefield computing, networking, and control needs. We architect, design, integrate, and test electronic and electromechanical systems which provide the core digital infrastructure of air, ground, and naval weapon systems.  We seek creative and innovative team members who can push the envelope of capabilities and deploy our mission critical solutions to the warfighter with the highest levels of quality and speed. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

For more information visit https://www.curtisswrightds.com/company/locations-santa-clarita.html

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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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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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.