Senior Hardware Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Letchworth UK Team!

You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.

Location: Letchworth office, UK.

What You Bring

• Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
• Relevant experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
• Familiar with small Microprocessor and microcontroller systems.
• Familiar with Schematic design using ORCAD or similar package.
• Familiar with Op Amp level analogue & DC-DC PSU design.
• Familiar with Design for EMC.
• Flexible and able to complete Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
• Ability to fault find down to a board level.
• Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
• Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company’s products.
• Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
• Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
• Take responsibility for ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
• Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
• Support and guide junior colleagues in technical matters.
• Undertake new technology evaluation and introduction in product designs.
• Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks.
• Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner.
• May represent the Hardware function internally and externally.
• Infrequent UK and international travel as required.

Benefits

• Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent).
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement with Employer Match.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.
• Competitive Pay.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Recognition.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

About Us

Curtiss-Wright\’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries\’ toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small – crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.

* Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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 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.