Senior Hardware Architect - DoD Embedded Systems (Remote)

Curtisswright; Natick (MA); Remote; USD 144,000 - 190,000; 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

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions Group is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the design of 3U/6U VPX SBCs, FPGA, switches, and I/O cards for DoD embedded systems. Remote Massachusetts-based role with high responsibility and ownership over hardware delivery.

You will drive cross-functional teams through design, testing, and production, mentoring engineers and defining procedures to improve performance, security, and time-to-market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 100 GHz); 20+ years preferred.
• Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
• Proficient in designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26+ layers, Multilamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, drive results, and work under high-pressure, schedule-driven environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of architecting and completing complex designs with schedule-based teams.
• Excellent communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 400 GHz.
• Guide cross-functional teams through design, testing, and production in schedule-driven environments.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals.
• Mentor teammates and provide technical leadership to improve product performance and reliability.
• Support business development and customer teams by translating requirements into designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Siemens Expedition DX Designer

Siemens Expedition PCB tools

HDI PCB design

Job description

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions Group is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead the design of 3U/6U VPX SBCs, FPGA, switches, and I/O cards for DoD embedded systems. Remote Massachusetts-based role with high responsibility and ownership over hardware delivery.

You will drive cross-functional teams through design, testing, and production, mentoring engineers and defining procedures to improve performance, security, and time-to-market.