Staff/Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Woodward; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodward is seeking an experienced System Engineer to join our Aerospace Electronics team in Fort Collins. You will design and implement robust system architectures, solve complex technical challenges, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy control solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, influence technology strategy, and ensure solutions meet performance and reliability goals while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex system architectures.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects.
• Strong requirements management across firmware, software, and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Electronic System Architecture Design: develop robust system architectures for Aerospace Electronics.
• Requirement Development and Management: translate customer needs into controller requirements.
• Technical Leadership: guide cross‑functional teams and make technical decisions.
• Complex Problem Solving: resolve intricate technical challenges with innovative solutions.
• Technology Strategy Advisory: advise on emerging technologies and best practices.
• Mentorship and Development: mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Systems design

Requirements management

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Technology strategy

Mentorship

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

None stated

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $113,200 (minimum) - $147,000 (midpoint) - $181,000 (maximum)

Senior Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $145,000 (minimum) - $181,000 (midpoint) - $218,000 (maximum)

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

Member referral bonus

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits, including:

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

*Open to Fort Collins, CO or Niles, IL locations*

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and driven System Engineer to join our Aerospace Electronics team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge system architectures for our electronic solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions. As a trusted advisor to the leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping our technology strategies and mentoring junior engineers to ensure the delivery of robust and scalable solutions that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Electronic System Architecture Design: Develop and implement robust system architectures for Aerospace Electronics that meet organizational requirements and comply with technical standards. Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency in system designs to support current and future business needs.

Requirement Development and Management: Work with our customers and internal teams to identify, develop, and allocate the high-level application requirements to the controller requirements within our electronic solutions.

Technical Leadership: Lead cross‑functional teams in executing complex engineering projects while ensuring alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines. Serve as a technical expert and decision‑maker throughout the project lifecycle.

Complex Problem Solving: Identify and resolve intricate technical challenges by applying advanced analytical methods and innovative solutions. Troubleshoot critical system issues to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

Technology Strategy Advisory: Advise senior management on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends to optimize system performance and business processes. Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies for continuous improvement.

Mentorship and Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical skill development and adherence to best practices. Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge‑sharing across the team.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Systems Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex system architectures across various platforms.

Requirements Management Experience: Proven familiarity in development, validation, cascade, and verification of requirements from the application level to the elements within our electronic solutions (firmware, software, electronic hardware, etc.).

Advanced Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and critical‑thinking skills to resolve intricate technical challenges with innovative solutions.

Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to guide and manage cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality results.

Strategic Technology Planning: Strong ability to interpret business needs and recommend effective technology strategies that align with organizational goals.

Analytical Thinking: Expertise in evaluating variables, ana