Hardware Engineering Manager

About the role

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team of highly skilled hardware engineers responsible for the design, development, and production of advanced embedded computing and electronic systems for mission-critical defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers responsible for the design and delivery of advanced defense electronics products.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for complex hardware development activities, including architecture, design, verification, qualification, and production support.
• Oversee the development of 3U and 6U VPX-based systems, including SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O, power, and high-speed digital/analog designs.
• Drive engineering execution by establishing priorities, managing resources, and ensuring programs meet technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software/firmware, program management, manufacturing, quality, and customers to translate requirements into robust hardware solutions.
• Review and approve hardware architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, design documentation, and verification strategies.
• Promote engineering best practices, design standards, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technical proposals, customer discussions, and new business opportunities by providing hardware expertise and technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain a strong engineering organization through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards, reliability requirements, and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree 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.
• 5+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience preferred.
• Extensive experience designing complex embedded electronic systems, including SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O, and VPX-based architectures.
• Strong background in mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, power electronics, and thermal management design.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer schematic and PCB tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, resolve complex engineering challenges, and deliver results in schedule-driven environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with DoD programs and defense customers preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering 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.
• 5+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience preferred.
• Extensive experience designing complex embedded electronic systems, including SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O, and VPX-based architectures.
• Strong background in mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, power electronics, and thermal management design.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer schematic and PCB tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, resolve complex engineering challenges, and deliver results in schedule-driven environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with DoD programs and defense customers preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Skills

• Technical leadership and engineering management experience.
• Expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges across design, testing, and production phases.
• Experience with high-density PCB design, including 26+ layers HDI boards, Mult lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.
• Experience with high-reliability defense electronics.
• Strong background in mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, power electronics, and thermal management design.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer schematic and PCB tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, resolve complex engineering challenges, and deliver results in schedule-driven environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with DoD programs and defense customers preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• I 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

Pay

$144,100.00 - $195,000.00 per year plus bonus

Schedule

Not specified