Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer - Technology Development (Fuel Systems)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Senior:

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000.00(minimum)•$121.00(midpoint)•$146,000.00(maximum)

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $114,400.00(minimum)•$143,000.00(midpoint)•$171,600.00(maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance /

Military Leave Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

Create and optimize next generation fuel system architectures and components.

Project Leadership:

Manage small to medium-sized engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and resource coordination.

Problem-Solving:

Address complex engineering challenges using advanced principles and innovative solutions.

Collaboration:

Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality assurance) to integrate systems into broader projects.

Mentorship:

Guide and support junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and foster professional growth.

Key Skills:

Expertise in hydraulic valve, fuel system, pump, and electromechanical device design. Strong system-level thinking and physics-based modeling skills. Strategic decision-making using trade studies and balancing tactical/strategic priorities. Proven ability to navigate conflicting or incomplete requirements. Leadership in mentoring engineering teams and supporting NPI initiatives. Effective technical communication and consensus-building with diverse teams. Knowledge of industry best practices and competitive market awareness.

Successful candidates typically have:

Senior:

US•Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Greater than 4 years' experience in related field Pump development experience

Staff:

US•Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Greater than 8 years' experience in related field or entry level PhD degree Pump development experience This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. #LI-AT1 #

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