Senior Hardware Engineer - Remote
About the role
Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves designing and developing complex electrical boards, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors, as well as custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, with demonstrated experience solving complex technical challenges across hardware design, testing, and production phases. Location: New Hamshire, USA (Remote)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements.
- Design and develop 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting high speed data processing applications.
- Design and develop custom form-factor systems incorporating SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, power supplies, and thermal management elements, including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods.
- Support the translation of system requirements into practical hardware designs and contribute to design decisions related to performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Perform hardware design analysis, troubleshooting, and technical evaluations throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support hardware verification, qualification, and production activities by developing and executing test plans and resolving technical issues.
- Apply engineering best practices to improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM).
- Develop and maintain technical procedures, design documentation, and engineering manuals.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred