Chief Systems Engineer-defense-onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright

Santa Clarita, CA, US
Base: $173,200.00 - $250,000.00 usd annual; bonus:...
Onsite
20-25 years us dod prime experience
Expert knowledge of doors and cameo tools
Solid understanding of sosa and vpx standards
Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for its Defense division in Santa Clarita, CA, who will lead technical teams in delivering complex solutions for military applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly within the defense sector, and will be responsible for synthesizing requirements and providing technical guidance

Job Summary

  • The Chief Engineer will lead large technical teams to meet complex customer requirements while representing the company as a technical expert.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional problem-solving skills and expert knowledge of systems engineering tools like DOORS and Cameo.
  • The role offers competitive pay ranging from $173,200 to $250,000 annually plus bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs.

Matching Summary

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Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for its Defense division in Santa Clarita, CA, who will lead technical teams in delivering complex solutions for military applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly within the defense sector, and will be responsible for synthesizing requirements and providing technical guidance.

Salary

Base: $173,200.00 - $250,000.00 USD annual; Bonus: Plus bonuses; Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K match, Health and Wellness, Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 20-25 years US DoD Prime experience
  • Expert knowledge of DOORS and Cameo tools
  • Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX standards
  • Debugging Linux and VxWorks based systems
  • Experience with MIL-STD-1553 and Gigabit Ethernet

Nice-to-have

  • Previous RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 process experience
  • FAA Certification background
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills for rugged computing
  • Ability to drive clarity to ambiguous requests

Key Requirements

  • 20-25 years of experience at US DoD Primes
  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred
  • Onsite work requirement in Santa Clarita, CA

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