Systems Engineer, Sr

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer in Idaho Falls to define and develop complex system architectures across hardware and software platforms. You will provide expert technical leadership, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure robust performance through rigorous requirements and testing practices.

The role emphasizes documenting ICDs, test plans, and specifications, with responsibility for integration testing and validation across multi-layered systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; Master's preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience with complex hardware/software products.
• Expert knowledge of system architecture, requirements development, and integration practices.
• Strong ability to generate and maintain engineering documentation (ICDs, test plans, requirements).
• Proven track record leading cross-functional engineering efforts and resolving design issues.
• Experience with detailed system analyses, integration testing, and V&V activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture definition, requirements development, and documentation for complex, multi-layered systems.
• Develop and maintain system specifications, ICDs, test plans, and related documents.
• Oversee integration and acceptance testing of hardware and software elements against requirements.
• Guide design activities across hardware/software and ensure cross-platform compatibility.
• Coordinate advanced analyses supporting detailed design of components and system-level solutions.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements development

Documentation

Integration testing

Cross-functional leadership

Analyses & verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

ICDs (Interface Control Documents)

Test plans & procedures

Job description

A Lead Systems Engineer defines and develops complex system architectures, requirements, and integration strategies across hardware and software platforms, providing expert-level technical leadership to ensure robust system performance and influence future product frameworks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead system architecture definition, requirements development, and documentation for complex, multi-layered systems (20%).

• Develop and maintain system specifications, interface control documents, test plans, test procedures, test reports, and related engineering documents (20%).

• Oversee system and subsystem integration and acceptance testing, ensuring hardware and software elements meet functional and performance requirements (20%).

• Guide system, hardware, and software design activities by analyzing requirements, resolving design weaknesses, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility (20%).

• Perform and coordinate advanced engineering analyses supporting detailed design of components, assemblies, and system-level solutions (20%).

Representative Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; Master's preferred.

• 8-12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience supporting complex hardware/software products.

• Expert knowledge of system architecture, requirements development, and integration practices.

• Strong proficiency in generating and maintaining engineering documentation, including ICDs, test plans, and requirements specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts and resolve multi-disciplinary design issues.

• Experience conducting detailed system analyses, integration testing, and verification/validation activities.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

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. ([e-mail])

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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.