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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Curtiss-Wright Corporation - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Salary:** $144,100.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Security Module, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfbwcv ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's 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. + Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments. + Proficient indesigning high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with **26+ layers** , Mult lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures. + Hands-on experience with **Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools.** + Ability to prioritize tasks, drive results, and work under high-pressure, schedule-driven environments. + **Strong leadership and mentoring skills** , capable of architecting and completing complex designs with schedule-based teams. + Excellent communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). + **US Citizenship required** ; active DoD security clearance preferred. ## Description Curtiss Wright is expanding and has multiple openings for experienced **Principal Hardware Engineer** to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves planning, leading, and **designing complex electrical boards,** 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., + Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements. + Lead the design and development of **3U and 6U VPX** SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting data rates up to **400 GHz** . + Lead the design and development of custom form-factor systems that include SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, and power supplies and thermal management elements including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods. + Support business development, program managers, and customer teams in translating requirements into practical system and functional designs. + Assess technical and economic feasibility of new designs and act as a team/project lead. + Provide technical leadership, introduce best practices, and improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM). + Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or processes. + Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals. ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)