Senior Defense Systems Engineer | Lead Technical Teams

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 144,100 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Ashburn, VA. This role requires leading technical teams, ensuring complex customer needs are met, and synthesizing solutions for military applications. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of systems engineering tools like DOORS and Cameo, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.

The position offers a competitive salary between $144,100 and $190,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits including learning opportunities and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience at US DoD Primes or directly supporting them.
• Knowledge of system hardware/software development and integration for military vehicles.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical teams to meet complex customer requirements.
• Represent the company as a technical expert.
• Produce technical documentation describing CW’s solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering tools DOORS

ClearQuest

JIRA

Rugged computing systems troubleshooting

Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and serial communication protocols

Education

BS Computer Science

BS Software Engineering

BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Ashburn, VA. This role requires leading technical teams, ensuring complex customer needs are met, and synthesizing solutions for military applications. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of systems engineering tools like DOORS and Cameo, and exceptional problem-solving abilities.

The position offers a competitive salary between $144,100 and $190,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits including learning opportunities and an inclusive culture.