Lead Aerospace Actuation Engineer – Systems & Flight Controls

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Employer Match

Health Benefits

Learning & Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Referral Program

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer for Aerospace Actuation & Actuation Systems in Shelby, NC. You will provide technical direction across hydromechanical and electromechanical actuation, motion control, and related avionics, leading bid/proposal efforts and coordinating NPI/IRAD activities.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace actuation, systems engineering, and a track record of delivering on complex programs with customers and governance in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) required.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 15-30 years of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls required.
• Experience leading communications with customers on technical topics, project progress and issue resolution.
• Experience in bid & proposal creation (technical proposals, NRE estimates).
• Experience evaluating/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, traceability, compliance).
• Experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.
• Experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-Why, Ishikawa, or equivalent.
• Track record delivering results on time and within budget.
• Mentoring technical talent and governance enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction within a matrix organization on bids/proposals and NPI/IRAD projects.
• Lead aerospace actuation design and system integration efforts.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace certification and safety standards.
• Collaborate with customers on technical topics and project progress.
• Develop and refine governance and best practices for the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Geared actuation

Motors/power electronics

Embedded software

Safety-critical architecture

Aerospace certification

Systems engineering

FAA/EASA compliance

DERIVED requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Chief Engineer for Aerospace Actuation & Actuation Systems in Shelby, NC. You will provide technical direction across hydromechanical and electromechanical actuation, motion control, and related avionics, leading bid/proposal efforts and coordinating NPI/IRAD activities.

The role requires deep experience in aerospace actuation, systems engineering, and a track record of delivering on complex programs with customers and governance in a matrix environment.