Senior Hardware Engineer

Job title: Senior Hardware Engineer

About the Role Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to design and develop complex electrical boards and custom form-factor systems including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors, with software/firmware/hardware security elements. This onsite role supports hardware across design, verification, and production phases for high-reliability DoD applications. Location options include Ashburn, VA; Boston, MA; and Salem, NH.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, multidisciplinary groups to meet schedule-driven customer requirements.
• Design and develop 3U/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, I/O cards, power supplies, and thermal management elements, including Liquid-Flow-Through cooling.
• Translate 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.
• Develop and maintain technical procedures, design documentation, and engineering manuals.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development.
• Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
• Experience with high-density interconnect PCB designs, including multi-layer boards, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures preferred.
• Experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer and Siemens Expedition PCB tools preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and deliver results in a schedule-driven engineering environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to support complex hardware development efforts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• US Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Nice to Have

• HDI PCB designs with blind/buried vias and uVia structures.
• Experience with Siemens Expedition tools.
• Familiarity with MOSA concepts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $94,900 - $130,000 per year plus bonus.
• Benefits include 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, and an Inclusive & Supportive Culture.