Mechanical Applications Engineer, Lead

WIC Weed Instrument Co Inc; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 150,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Round Rock is seeking a Lead Mechanical Applications Engineer to deliver advanced technical and commercial support from pre-sales through deployment. This onsite role in Round Rock, TX requires strong collaboration with engineering, sales, and customer leadership to craft cost-effective, reliable solutions that meet strict specifications.

The candidate will develop application specs, system concepts, and performance requirements, while guiding cross-functional teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in applications engineering, systems engineering, or technical customer-facing roles.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts and resolve complex issues across engineering, operations, and customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of application specifications, system concepts, and performance requirements with engineering, sales, and customers.
• Develop comprehensive system cost estimates, scope documents, and technical proposals.
• Provide expert guidance to engineering teams by analyzing complex technical problems.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customer site engagements.
• Plan and deliver customer and internal training and technical presentations.

Skills

System concepts

Application specifications

Estimating & scoping

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Lead Mechanical Applications Engineer As a Lead Mechanical Applications Engineer, you will provide advanced technical, commercial, and customer-facing expertise to define, validate, and support complex product and service solutions from pre-sales through post-deployment. You will lead the development of application specifications, system concepts, and cost estimates, partners closely with engineering and customer leadership to shape solution requirements, and ensures successful implementation through technical guidance, issue resolution, and ongoing support. You will provide technical expertise and engineering support to the Sales team, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and support the development of customer bids and proposals while ensuring proposed solutions are cost-effective, reliable, and meet customer specifications and quality requirements. You will be responsible for evaluating customer requirements, developing preliminary engineering solutions, and supporting the technical development of bids for nuclear-qualified mechanical components and designs. You will work closely with Sales and Engineering to identify customer needs, assess technical feasibility, and develop solutions that help us remain competitive.

Location: Round Rock, TX (onsite)

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

* Salary Information: $113,700 to $150,000 annually

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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.

Your Challenge:

Lead the development of detailed application specifications, system concepts, and performance requirements in collaboration with engineering, sales, and customer stakeholders. Develop comprehensive system cost estimates, scope documents, and technical proposals that align customer requirements with organizational capabilities and design constraints. Provide expert guidance to engineering teams by analyzing complex technical problems, interpreting customer specifications, and supporting product, system, and process development activities. Serve as a primary technical interface for customer site engagements, supporting development activities, conducting on-site evaluations, and ensuring alignment with design standards and objectives. Plan and deliver customer and internal training, technical presentations, seminars, and continuing education initiatives to support product adoption and maintain awareness of new technologies.

What You Bring:

• Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in applications engineering, systems engineering, or technical customer-facing roles.
• Demonstrated success defining system concepts, developing application specifications, and supporting full solution lifecycles from pre-sales through deployment.
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical requirements, analyze customer needs, and translate them into actionable engineering directives.
• Advanced skills in estimating, scoping, and documenting technical solutions for customer and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills, including experience interfacing with management-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts and resolve complex issues across engineering, operations, and customer environments.
• Ability to travel for customer visits, technical reviews, and on-site development activities.

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

https://cwic.curtisswright.com/curtiss-wright/

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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, 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 – click here for more information. 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.

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.

Our Values

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Trust
• Respect for People
• Integrity

What We Offer

Our Employees: Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.