Actuation Systems Engineer, Lead in Shelby

Energy Jobline ZR; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division seeks an Actuation Systems Engineer, Lead in Shelby, NC to develop electromechanical and hydromechanical actuation designs for flight control systems. You will manage system requirements (DO-178/DO-254) and support the development lifecycle from proposals to certification.

The role involves system architectures, simulations, and detailed documentation, with a focus on ensuring performance and compliance in aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Must be a US citizen or eligible for US clearance (text indicates US scope).
• 7-10 years of experience in actuation/system engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills; proven problem solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Work within product development teams to support mechanical and electronic design from proposal through qualification.
• Develop and maintain system requirements database using IBM DOORS.
• Perform requirements capture, analysis, validation, and traceability across tiers.
• Develop subsystem architecture definitions based on functionality and performance.
• Create subsystem simulation models using Matlab/Simulink and Simscape for performance prediction.
• Generate documentation for proposals and development programs (subtier specs, subsystem descriptions, design reviews).

Skills

System engineering principles

Requirements management

IBM DOORS familiarity

MS Office

DO-178/DO-254 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM DOORS

MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Matlab Simulink

Simscape

Job description

Job Description Actuation Systems Engineer, Lead

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Shelby team!

As our Actuation Systems Engineer

You will develop electromechanical and hydromechanical actuation design solutions for commercial and defense related aircraft flight control and utility actuation applications. Establish and manage requirements database aspects for critical aircraft actuation systems that include DO-178 and DO-254 certified software and electronics and support the development process through all phases from proposals to certification completion. Develop system architectures for integrated actuation sub-systems, and generate associated schematics, diagrams and descriptions to support contracted programs and new business proposals. Develop subsystem simulation models of actuation equipment for prediction of performance. Generate documentation including subtier specifications, subsystem description documents, and design review and proposal material.

Location: Shelby, NC

Salary: $99,000 to $143,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. 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
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

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

Your Challenge

• Work within product development teams to support equipment mechanical and electronic design and development from initial proposal through qualification phase
• Develop and maintain system requirements database using IBM DOORS based on customer specifications for critical systems including certified software based flight control and utility actuation applications
• Perform all aspects of requirements management including requirements capture, analysis, validation, allocation to lower tier specifications, traceability, compliance, and verification
• Develop subsystem architecture definitions based on required system functionality and performance
• Develop simulation models using Matlab Simulink and Simscape tools, and use these for performance predictions, validation of design features to support design process, and support to technical proposals
• Generate documentation in support of proposals and development programs including subtier specifications, subsystem description documents, and formal design reviews

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Must be a US
• 7-10 years of experience
• Understanding of system engineering principals and methodology. Strong interpersonal and team skills. Experience with IBM DOORS requirements management software, and MS Office (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , physical or mental , , ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, , veteran status, , or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law

If you require accommodation due to a 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.