Chief Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite Position

Curtiss Wright Corporation

Santa Clarita, California, United States
Base: $173,200.00 - $250,000.00 usd annual; bonus:...
Onsite
20-25 years us dod prime experience
System hardware/software integration
Doors and cameo expertise
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for their Defense division in Santa Clarita, CA. The ideal candidate will be an industry expert with 20-25 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly within the defense sector, and will lead technical teams to develop and implement advanced military vehicle applications

Job Summary

  • The role requires leading large technical teams to meet complex customer requirements for deployed military vehicle applications.
  • Candidates must possess exceptional problem-solving skills and expert knowledge of systems engineering tools like DOORS and Cameo.
  • The position offers competitive pay ranging from $173,200 to $250,000 plus bonuses, along with comprehensive benefits including 401K matching.

Matching Summary

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer for their Defense division in Santa Clarita, CA. The ideal candidate will be an industry expert with 20-25 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly within the defense sector, and will lead technical teams to develop and implement advanced military vehicle applications.

Salary

Base: $173,200.00 - $250,000.00 USD annual; Bonus: Plus bonuses; Benefits: Paid Time Off, 401K match, Profit Sharing, Health & Wellness

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 20-25 years US DoD Prime experience
  • System hardware/software integration
  • DOORS and Cameo expertise
  • Linux and VxWorks debugging
  • SOSA and VPV design standards
  • MIL-STD-1553 and Ethernet protocols

Nice-to-have

  • RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 process knowledge
  • FAA Certification experience
  • Microsoft Project proficiency
  • Team leadership in fast-paced environment
  • Ambiguous requirement clarification skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by DoD Prime experience requirement)

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