Hardware Engineering Manager

Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a team of highly skilled hardware engineers responsible for the design, development, and production of advanced embedded computing and electronic systems for mission-critical defense applications.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and people management for multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams developing complex electronic solutions, including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in 3U and 6U VPX form factors; and custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, and has a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges across design, testing, and production phases.

This role requires a strong technical leader with extensive experience in high-reliability defense electronics, the ability to guide complex hardware development programs, and a passion for mentoring engineers while delivering innovative solutions to demanding customer requirements., * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers responsible for the design and delivery of advanced defense electronics products.

• Provide technical direction and oversight for complex hardware development activities, including architecture, design, verification, qualification, and production support.
• Oversee the development of 3U and 6U VPX-based systems, including SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O, power, and high-speed digital/analog designs.
• Drive engineering execution by establishing priorities, managing resources, and ensuring programs meet technical, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software/firmware, program management, manufacturing, quality, and customers to translate requirements into robust hardware solutions.
• Review and approve hardware architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, design documentation, and verification strategies.
• Promote engineering best practices, design standards, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technical proposals, customer discussions, and new business opportunities by providing hardware expertise and technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain a strong engineering organization through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards, reliability requirements, and customer expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 100 GHz) ; 20+ years preferred.
• 5+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience preferred.
• Extensive experience designing complex embedded electronic systems, including SBC, FPGA, switch, I/O, and VPX-based architectures.
• Strong background in mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, power electronics, and thermal management design.
• Experience with high-density PCB design, including 26+ layers HDI boards, Mult lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer schematic and PCB tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, resolve complex engineering challenges, and deliver results in schedule-driven environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience working with DoD programs and defense customers preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DoD security clearance preferred.

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

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Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall - we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.