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)

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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.