Sr. Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Hardware Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and effectiveness. With a focus on embedded systems and adherence to industry standards, you'll be instrumental in maintaining existing products while also introducing new technologies. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values work-life balance, offers competitive pay, and provides opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make an impact in the aerospace and defense sectors, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Condensed Work Week

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
• Familiar with avionics and defence standards like DO-254, MIL-STD-704.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new flight recorder and ruggedised computer systems.
• Maintain existing product lines and manage obsolescence.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Digital Design

Analogue Design

Fault Finding

Environmental Testing

Education

Degree/HND in Technical Subject

Tools

Microprocessor Systems

Microcontroller Systems

Op Amp Design

DC-DC PSU Design

Job description

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

Our Curtiss Wright state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineer to join the 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 the product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.

Location: Christchurch, UK or Letchworth UK

We Take Care of Our People

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

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.

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 avionics and defence standards, e.g. DO-254, MIL-STD-704, MIL-HDBK-217F, ARINC 429, would be an advantage.

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.

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.

About Us

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.