Principal System Engineer

We are looking for a Principal System Engineer to join our Shelby team!

As our Principal System Engineer you will develop electromechanical and hydromechanical actuation design solutions for commercial and defense related aircraft flight control and utility actuation applications. You will develop system architectures for integrated actuation sub-systems, and generate associated schematics, diagrams and descriptions to support contracted programs and new business proposals. You will also perform control system design, define system component characteristics and perform system simulation modeling to predict integrated system response dynamics. You will manage requirements and generate sub tier level specifications.

Location: Shelby, NC

We Take Care of Our People

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

Develop system architecture definition based on required system functionality and performance.

Perform actuation system simulation modeling using Matlab/Simulink to predict integrated system response dynamics and operating performance.

Perform control system design and development using Matlab tools and environment.

Develop and maintain system and component requirement specifications and system interface documents in support of the development of software and FPGA based digital controllers.

Perform analysis to define loading and performance characteristics in support of detailed design of components, major assemblies, software and systems.

Work within product development teams to support equipment mechanical and electronic design and development from initial proposal through qualification phase.

What You Bring

Must be a US Citizen

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

12+ years of experience.

Understanding of system engineering principals and methodology.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Matlab/Simulink simulation modeling environment.

Experience with MS (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

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

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Compliance Statement

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

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.