Senior Aerospace Systems Engineering & Testing Leader

Curtiss-Wright; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 151,000 - 200,000; 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 is seeking an accomplished Sr Manager for Systems Engineering & Testing in Shelby, NC. You will lead a team of 10–12 engineers focused on system modeling, requirements, safety and reliability, and product testing including verification and qualification.

The role requires 15–20 years in aerospace systems engineering and test management, with strong experience in DOORS, Simulink, and LabVIEW, plus proven leadership in customer communications and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15–20 years aerospace systems engineering and test management experience required.
• Experience in requirements-based development per ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160 for actuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide management direction to the systems engineering department.
• Oversee system modeling, requirements, safety and reliability, and product testing (verification and qualification).
• Coordinate with customers on technical topics, project progress and issue resolution.
• Lead bid & proposal activities including technical proposals and NRE estimates.
• Ensure DOORS-based requirements management and traceability.
• Oversee SoF/qualification test campaigns and LabVIEW-related activities.

Skills

System Modeling

System Requirements

System Safety & Reliability

Product Testing

Customer Communication

Bid & Proposal

Requirements Mgmt (DOORS)

System Modeling in Simulink

Reliability & Safety Methods

Resource Allocation

Root Cause / Corrective Action

SoF / Qualification Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

Simulink

LabVIEW

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division is seeking an accomplished Sr Manager for Systems Engineering & Testing in Shelby, NC. You will lead a team of 10–12 engineers focused on system modeling, requirements, safety and reliability, and product testing including verification and qualification.

The role requires 15–20 years in aerospace systems engineering and test management, with strong experience in DOORS, Simulink, and LabVIEW, plus proven leadership in customer communications and proposals.