Sr. Electronics Design Engineer
Location: Round Rock, TX (onsite)
About the Role
As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our nuclear-qualified electronic components and designs. You will identify and implement new technologies and design approaches to maintain a competitive edge.
Responsibilities
- Design and development of analog circuitry, including schematic creation, component selection, and PCB layout for signal processing electronics.
- Work in a fast-paced environment in close cooperation with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality departments.
- Create and maintain product test reports, analyses, drawings, installation procedures, inspection procedures, test procedures, test reports, Purchase Part Specifications (PPSs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and Bills of Manufacturing (BOMs).
- Independently review and approve test data and other engineers’ documentation.
- Identify issues, problems, or risks and recommend effective solutions.
- Perform product compliance testing to nuclear standards.
- Monitor component obsolescence for new and legacy product designs.
- Support project management in obtaining customer approvals and customer source inspections.
- Cultivate internal and external customer relationships and manage stakeholder expectations in adverse situations.
- Provide technical training to internal and external customers.
- Actively participate in inter-department process improvement projects.
- Travel to customers or other sites within the U.S. may be required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering.
- Minimum 5+ years of applicable experience in an industry role.
- Proficient in SPICE modeling, schematic capture, and PCBA toolsets (e.g., Altium).
- Strong understanding of analog electronics and board design.
- Working understanding of electronic assembly debugging and testing.
- Working knowledge of design for EMC/EMI compliance and applicable standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Knowledge and experience complying with nuclear, aerospace, and commercial quality systems (NQA-1, RCCE/RCCM, AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S.
- Understanding of signal processing electronics used with Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), thermocouples, pressure transmitters, proximity sensors, or other analog sensor designs.
- LabView programming experience.
- Experience using Syteline or similar ERP systems.
- Experience writing work instructions and documentation.
- Experience with calibrating sensors, bench testing, component-level troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, and Creo).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture
Pay
$115,000 - $135,000 annually. The salary range is a general guideline; criteria such as qualifications, experience, position scope, and market considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
About Us
Curtiss-Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacturer with over six decades of experience in heavily regulated markets, including nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas. We develop sensors, instrumentation, and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications where safety and reliability are paramount. Our focus is on customer success at every step—from sales engagement to quality, delivery, and customer service.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright.