Senior Hardware Engineer - Onsite
Ashburn, VAAll locationsAshburn, VAUS-VA-Ashburn On-site
$94,900–$130,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Curtiss-Wright is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves designing and developing complex electrical boards , including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors, as well as custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, with demonstrated experience solving complex technical challenges across hardware design, testing, and production phases.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design, including SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O card development up.
- Experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments.
- 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 (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia.
- Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
- Experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) PCB designs, including multi-layer boards, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures preferred.
- Experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools preferred.
- active DoD security clearance preferred.