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Lead Systems Engineer

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Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA (In Person)

$127,050 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 23 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Lead Systems Engineer 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Santa Clarita, CA 91355 $108,900
  • $145,200 a year
  • Full-time Curtiss-Wright 431 reviews $108,900
  • $145,200 a year
  • Full-time Lead Systems Engineer
  • Defense
  • Onsite Position Our Santa Clarita, CA facility has rewarding opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our team!
As our Lead Systems Engineer you will be at the forefront of Engineering team Providing technical guidance and expertise and leading the team to successfully fulfill the customer requirements.
Location:
Santa Clarita, CA•
Onsite Your Challenge:
Representing the company as the technical solutions and systems engineering ​ expert to customers, suppliers, and CW management Providing technical guidance to cross functional program teams Establishing a disciplined approach to requirements management, including flow down, decomposition, verification, and documentation Managing requirements changes, including ability to discern whether a change is in or out of scope, and advise business leadership on programmatic/contractual decisions Developing comprehensive technical documentation that clearly communicates CW's solution to the customer and the Engineering team. Reporting technical status and way forward to varied audiences, including team members and internal/external leadership Identifying Systems Engineering knowledge gaps and advise Functional leadership on Training/development needs. Training planning to enhance team development Converting requirements into solutions that minimize risk while meeting objectives Leading engineering teams to successfully meet customer
What You Bring:
Min 7 to 10 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them. Expert knowledge of integrated system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications Experience leading and closing major design reviews such as PDR and CDR Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirements Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus Excellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systems is a plus Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions is a plus Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems is a plus Previous experience in
RTCA/DO-254/DO-178
processes and FAA Certification is a plus BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred
Who We Are:
The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design. Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.
Pay:
$108,900.00
  • $145,200.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement
Work Location:
In person