Senior Hardware Engineer

Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Letchworth UK team. Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will liaise with software, mechanical, manufacturing and sales teams to ensure the product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.

Letchworth office, UK.

• Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company's products.
• Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products.
• Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
• Take responsibility for ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in house and at external test houses.
• Write formal design documentation.
• Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
• Support and guide junior colleagues in technical matters.
• Undertake new technology evaluation and introduction in product designs.
• Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks.
• Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner.
• May represent the Hardware function internally and externally.
• Infrequent UK and international travel as required.

• Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
• Relevant experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design.
• Familiar with small microprocessor and microcontroller systems.
• Familiar with schematic design using ORCAD or similar package.
• Familiar with op amp level analogue and DC DC PSU design.
• Familiar with design for EMC.
• Flexible and able to complete Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO 160, including detailed test specification and report writing.
• Ability to fault find down to a board level.
• Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
• Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment is advantageous.

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products. It is the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, with lightweight and compact designs and crash survivability requirements.

Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and be subject to additional security screening. If information provided during security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

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