Senior Hardware Engineer – Rugged VPX Systems (Hybrid UK)

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Condensed work week

Bonus scheme

Employee stock purchase plan

Health and wellness benefits

Learning & development

Recognition

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in Letchworth, UK to lead all aspects of electronic design from concept to data pack completion.

You will collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing and sales teams to ensure cost-effective, reliable products and to support production and obsolescence needs. The role involves travel and a strong emphasis on EMc and rugged VPX systems.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
• Experience in embedded systems, VPX PC cards, and integration.
• Familiar with high-end Intel Xeons & NXP Power-PC VPX SBCs.
• Familiar with schematic design using ORCAD/Altium.
• Familiar with PCIe interface operation and design.
• Knowledge of EMC including ruggedized video monitors and MIL specs.
• Ability to perform environmental testing to RTCA/DO-160/MIL-810/MIL-461.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a design team to develop Curtiss-Wright products.
• Design and develop ruggedised VPX-based computer systems or video products.
• Maintain and support existing product lines including obsolescence management.
• Oversee qualification tests (temperature, vibration, EMC) in-house and at test houses.
• Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead new technology evaluations for product designs.
• Assist production engineering in manufacturing introduction.

Skills

Embedded systems

VPX design

Digital design

Analog design

OrCAD

Altium

PCIe interface

DC-DC PSU design

Environmental testing

Mentoring juniors

Travel readiness

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Altium

VPX SBCs

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer in Letchworth, UK to lead all aspects of electronic design from concept to data pack completion.

You will collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing and sales teams to ensure cost-effective, reliable products and to support production and obsolescence needs. The role involves travel and a strong emphasis on EMc and rugged VPX systems.