Job description
The Opportunity
Principal Electrical/Electronics Engineer
The Principal Electrical/Electronics Engineer assists in all aspects of the aerospace actuation and motor controller product life cycle from proposal to sustainment. They apply principles and techniques of electrical/computer engineering to fulfill product requirements, and address internal customer (program management, product support, manufacturing, quality, etc..) requests as needed. Creativity and latitude is expected to resolve problems of diverse scope while being detail oriented.
Location: Shelby, NC or Charlotte, NC
Your Challenge:
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Utilize understanding of aerospace electronics design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.
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Experienced in analog and digital embedded motor controllers for three phase BLDC/PMSM motors – both new and sustaining projects
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Exercise knowledge in specific analog areas of experience including, but not limited to, op-amps, comparators, passive and active filters, BJTs/FETs, and other novel application specific circuits
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Exercise knowledge in specific digital areas of experience including, but not limited to, logic ICs, state machines, memory technologies, microprocessors, and digital communication protocols (ARINC-429, CAN, I²C, SPI, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and others as needed).
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Exercise subject matter expert level knowledge of motor control theory.
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Exercise subject matter expert level knowledge of power and energy conservation.
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Appreciate the need for and implementation of a rigorously created and maintained component library.
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Appreciate the need for and implementation of clean/legible circuit schematics used to create printed wiring boards (PWB) and assemblies (PWA) using Altium within boundaries of internal processes/procedures.
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Model and simulate analog and digital circuits using simulation tools such as, but not limited to, P-spice (Mixed Sim in Altium), MATLAB/Simulink, Simetrix/Simplis, and/or Power Sim (PSIM).
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Verify intended operation and performance of prototypes and other hardware in the lab environment.
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Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals with a preference for doing so in DOORS.
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Strong competency and experience with MIL standards MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-801.
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Strong competency and experience with RTCA standards, including DAL certifications for aerospace application, DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254.
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Strong competency and experience dealing with SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 are preferred, but not required.
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Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including schedule and cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.
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Review vendor experience and capability to support product development.
Check out the requirements below; if the bullets match your skillsets, we’d love to hear from you:
Your Expertise:
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Due to the nature of work performed in this role, incumbents must be a US Citizen. Security clearance is a plus.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with 15+ years of experience. Masters and PhD education level are a plus.
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Experience in the development of aerospace actuators and motor controllers is a plus.
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Refined soft skills required for coaching/mentoring.
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Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
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Strong customer interface capabilities, negotiation skills, and project Management experience.
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Familiarity in root cause and corrective action methodologies.
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Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management.
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Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Customer focused with a bias towards action.
Benefits
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
About Us
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers’ operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft.
In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.
Find out more information and view our products here:
In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.
Find out more information and view our products here:
https://www.cw-actuation.com/About/About-Actuation-Group
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact
Talent Acquisition
and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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