Chief Engineer -Aerospace Actuation and Actuation Systems

Reporting to the Director of Engineering at CW Actuation Division, you will provide technical oversight and direction within Curtiss-Wright’s aerospace actuation group.

About the role

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems such as:

• Hydromechanical actuation systems
• Electromechanical actuation systems
• Motion control systems
• Flight control actuation
• Power drive units (PDUs) and associated actuation components
• High lift systems
• Integrated hardware/software aerospace systems

Location: Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte, NC).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction within a matrix engineering organization on bids/proposals and NPI/IRAD projects.
• Lead communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Create and evaluate bid & proposal materials (e.g., technical proposals, NRE estimates).
• Evaluate, refine, and derive requirements (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, compliance).
• Create aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.
• Lead root cause and corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent.
• Deliver results on time and within budget.
• Create and refine technical governance and best practices; hold team members accountable for compliance.
• Mentor technical talent, demonstrate servant leadership, and advocate for team member success.
• Advise senior leadership on technology development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
• 15–30 years of experience in aerospace actuation or flight controls is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas of competence:
  • Mechanical design
  • Geared actuation
  • Motors/power electronics
  • Embedded software
  • Safety-critical architecture
  • Aerospace certification
  • Systems engineering
  • FAA/EASA compliance
  • DAL-certified integrated systems

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

About the company

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division is a ~$200 million Commercial and Military Aerospace business unit within Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The Actuation Group’s vision is to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high-power motion control systems and components, growing revenue through organic growth and aggressive M&A activity.

The U.S. facility in Shelby, NC, is the OEM Manufacturing Center of Excellence for flight control and utility actuation product lines. This modern 180,000 square-foot facility is ISO 9001/AS9100 certified and fully equipped for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of simple and complex mechanical and electromechanical systems.