Principal Hardware Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; 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 TTC in Newtown, PA is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design, including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems. You will act as the senior technical authority for hardware development, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions aligned with long-term goals.

The role requires 15–20+ years of hardware engineering experience, a strong background in mixed-signal design, and proven leadership in complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 15–20+ years of progressive hardware engineering experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Expert-level understanding of electronic components, integrated circuitry or DSP technologies.
• Experience leading complex hardware design initiatives from concept to release.
• Strong cross-functional communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimization of advanced hardware systems, equipment, components and processes to meet requirements (20%).
• Analyze specifications and system requirements to define technical solutions (20%).
• Direct validation testing, evaluate results and establish standards for hardware systems (20%).
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation and procedures (20%).
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve design issues and lead teams through execution (20%).

Skills

Mixed-signal design

PWB design

Analog design

Digital design

FPGA

Microcontroller systems

System validation

Technical leadership

Documentation

Education

Electrical or related engineering (Bachelors or Masters)

Job description

## Principal Hardware EngineerApplylocations: US-PA-Newtown (TTC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12880**Principal Hardware Engineer**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, mechanical, optical and 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.**Location:** Newtown, PA**Salary Range:** 145,000.00 - 165,000.00 annual per year plus bonusPlease 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 **I** 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing **I** Health and Wellness Benefits **I** Learning and Development Opportunities **I** Referral Program **I** Competitive Pay **I** Recognition **I** Employee Stock Purchase Plan **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture \***Your Challenge:**Lead the design, development and optimization of advanced hardware systems, equipment, components and processes to meet functional, performance and manufacturability requirements (20%).* Analyze specifications, materials, and system requirements to determine feasible design approaches and define technical solutions for complex engineering challenges (20%).* Direct validation testing, evaluate results, and establish standards and qualification criteria for new or modified hardware systems and processes (20%).* Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, procedures and manuals while ensuring alignment across research, design, operations and customer-facing teams (20%).* Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues, assess technical and economic feasibility and lead engineering teams or project groups through execution (20%).**What You Bring:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.* 15–20+ years of progressive hardware engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibility.* Expert-level understanding of electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, optical systems or DSP technologies.* 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 ValuesEnvironmental, 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#LI-TS1*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our **Talent Acquisition Team** and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of 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.