Principal Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Referral program

Competitive pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright TTC in Newtown, PA is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design for flight-test instrumentation, including data acquisition, high-speed recorders, and digital radio products. You will act as the senior technical authority, guiding cross-functional teams from concept through validation and release.

The role requires 15–20+ years of hardware engineering leadership, expert mixed-signal knowledge, and strong power/signal integrity expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 15–20+ years hardware engineering experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Expert-level understanding of mixed signal electronic design, with focus on high-speed communication systems.
• Expert understanding of signal and power integrity within PWB design.
• Industry experience in aviation or military end products.
• Proven ability to lead complex hardware design initiatives end-to-end.
• Strong ability in feasibility analysis, component evaluation, modeling and optimization.
• Experience developing test plans and validating performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mixed-signal PWB design including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems.
• Serve as senior technical authority for hardware design, development and evaluation.
• Guide cross-functional teams to develop reliable, manufacturable hardware aligned with business goals.
• Drive forward product development goals for Flight Test instrumentation (data acquisition, high-speed recorders, digital radio).

Skills

Mixed-signal design

High-speed systems

PWB design

Signal integrity

Lead/mentorship

FPGA/microcontroller

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Principal Hardware Engineer

US-PA-Newtown (TTC)

Full time

JR12880

Our TTC facility in Newtown, PA is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design, including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems.

The Principal Hardware Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for the design, development and evaluation of complex electronic integrated hardware systems. This role leads advanced engineering initiatives, establishes design and performance standards, resolves high-impact technical challenges, and guides cross-functional teams in developing reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable hardware solutions aligned with long-term business and product objectives.

As a Principal Hardware Engineer working at the Newtown PA site this role will be key to driving forward the product development goals of the next generation of Flight Test instrumentation products including: Data acquisition systems, high speed recorders and digital radio products.

Location: Newtown, PA

Salary Range: $155,000 to $185,000 annually plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Pennsylvania. 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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx)
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/)

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• 15–20+ years of hardware engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility.

• Expert-level understanding of mixed signal (analog/digital) electronic design, with a focus on high speed communication systems.

• Expert level understanding of signal and power integrity within PWB design.

• Industry experience with aviation or military end products .

• Demonstrated success leading complex hardware design initiatives from concept through validation and release.

• Strong capability in feasibility analysis, material and component evaluation, system modeling and design optimization.

• Extensive experience developing test plans, directing validation activities and establishing performance standards.

• Proven ability to resolve high-impact technical issues and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong documentation, specification development and cross-functional communication skills.

• Recognized technical mentor and contributor to enterprise-level hardware strategy and innovation.

About Us:

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Join the WRIGHT Team!

TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.

To Learn more, please visit us at Curtiss Wright | TTC

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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. ([e-mail])

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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

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

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.