Senior Electrical Engineer

PRL Peerless Instrument Co Inc; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright in New York is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead mixed-signal circuit design for VPX-style embedded computing cards from concept to production. This senior role requires independent ownership of designs, thorough design reviews, and collaboration with mechanical engineering and internal program teams.

The candidate will work on schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity, and transition to manufacturing, with a focus on high-reliability embedded systems and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required, with 5+ years of circuit board design experience.
• US Citizen and ability to obtain/maintain DOD security clearance.
• Experience designing digital and mixed-signal circuits for embedded systems in high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, PWB layout and routing.
• Hands-on interfacing DSP, FPGA, Flash and RAM with knowledge of communication protocols.
• Experience with ANSI/VITA VPX standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform circuit card assembly design with mixed-signal technology (processors, I/O, FPGA/CPLD).
• Design and develop automated test fixtures to support system testing.
• Debug and resolve hardware/firmware issues in new and existing products.
• Provide PWA input for design views and part lists (D&D).
• Create specification and source control drawings (SCD).
• Write detailed customer reports and technical deliverables.
• Transition designs to manufacturing with complete design packages for production.

Skills

Circuit design

Mixed-signal

Schematic capture

PCB Layout

Signal integrity

FPGA/CPLD interfacing

Manufacturing transition

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture software

PCB layout software

HDL (VHDL) experience

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer We design and build VPX-style embedded computing cards for high reliability control systems. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with relevant board design experience to perform the mixed-signal design of our embedded products from concept through production. The successful candidate has a strong track record of solving technical challenges across schematic capture, PCB Layout, signal integrity, and manufacturing transition. This is a senior individual-contributor role for an engineer who can independently own designs, provide thorough feedback during reviews and partner with mechanical engineering and internal program teams.

Salary Information: $115,000 - $135,000 Annually Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. 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

• Perform Circuit Card Assembly design specifying mixed-signal technology circuits consisting of processors, I/O communications, and programmable logic devices (FPGA, CPLD)
• Design and develop automated test fixtures to support system level testing
• Ability to debug and successfully resolve hardware/firmware issues in new and existing products
• Provide PWA input for views and part lists for design and development (D&D)
• Create specification & source control drawings (SCD)
• Write detailed customer reports and technical deliverables
• Transition designs to manufacturing by providing complete design packages that enable production build

What You Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar) required, with 5+ years of relevant experience in circuit board design
• US Citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
• Experience designing digital and mixed-signal circuits for embedded system in high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency with design software for schematic capture, PWB layout and routing.
• Hands-on experience interfacing DSP, FPGA, Flash and RAM with a solid understanding of communication protocols.
• Nice to have Experience with MIL-DTL-23200 requirements
• Experience with writing VHDL code, simulation, debugging capability and FPGA design for high assurance products
• Experience with the Agile Development Process and the Atlassian Tool Suite
• Experience with ANSI/VITA VPX Standards related to Circuit Card and Backplane Design

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

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.