Sr. Software Development Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Frederick, MD, United States
29 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Software Design Patterns Distributed Systems Fortran (Programming Language) Software Architecture Software Engineering Software Systems Systems Integration Information Technology Programming Languages

Job description

As our Sr. Software Development Engineer you will be our senior technical authority responsible for defining software architecture, guiding development strategy, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software across major programs.

This role drives enterprise engineering standards, resolves complex cross-functional technical challenges, mentors’ senior engineers, and aligns long-term software direction with business, product, and platform objectives., Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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.

Your Challenge:

  • Lead enterprise-level software architecture, design strategy, and long-term platform planning to support complex product and system initiatives (25%).
  • Direct development, integration, testing, and optimization of advanced software solutions while ensuring alignment with functional, performance, security, and reliability requirements (20%).
  • Identify and resolve system-wide software risks, drive modernization, automation, and tooling improvements, and guide adoption of new technologies and engineering frameworks (20%).
  • Oversee cross-functional collaboration with hardware, systems, and product teams to translate program objectives into technical roadmaps and cohesive implementation plans (20%).
  • Mentor senior technical staff, support customer and regulatory engagements, and inform organizational strategy with forward-looking software engineering insight (15%).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 12-15+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibility across large programs or enterprise platforms.
  • Recognized subject matter expert in software architecture, systems integration, design patterns, and large-scale application development.
  • Demonstrated success resolving complex technical challenges across distributed systems, embedded platforms, or multi-layered software environments.
  • Strong fluency in modern programming languages, software development methodologies, and lifecycle management practices.
  • Experience defining software engineering strategy, technical standards, roadmaps, and organizational improvements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level and customer-facing interactions.
  • Knowledge of regulatory, cybersecurity, safety, or compliance standards relevant to software-intensive systems.
  • Proven mentor and coach to senior and lead-level software engineers.
  • High degree of professional maturity, accountability, and business acumen.
  • Experience with Fortran (not required)

Benefits & conditions

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/) *

Salary Information: $ 110,000.00 to $135,000.00 annually

About the company

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

WSC, a business of Curtiss-Wright, is a technology driven company with engineering simulation as its core competence. WSC’s vision is to provide the Power Industry with innovative, state-of-the-art, simulation technology products and services, that will add value in the design, commissioning, and safe and reliable operation of their power generating or process plant assets., Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments - Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

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.

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