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Principal Electrical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Principal Electrical Engineer

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will perform various analyses, design, and / or assembly related to electrical engineering projects. You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequence, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. You will collaborate within design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Your role will include troubleshooting / analyzing electrical circuits to determine root cause and defining corrective actions. You will also maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. You will be mentoring junior-level engineers on their technical development.

Location : Dayton, OH or Portland OR

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 :

  • Collaborate with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products and conduct review of engineering drawings prior to release
  • Uses computer-aided design tools (Altium) to capture and update schematics and layouts based on existing products, incorporating design elements provided by senior design staff; Encouraged to create new designs, improve designs when appropriate
  • Development and validation of detailed Interface Control Documents (ICD) to meet system level interconnect requirements
  • Integration of electrical and mechanical parts for customer specific applications, including software and firmware updates as needed
  • Transition designs to manufacturing
  • Provide technical support for documented existing designs; Model circuitry in LTspice for development or RCCA efforts
  • Perform various operational or methods analyses related to MIL and AS9100 standards
  • Coordinate the evaluation of engineering changes and / or other specifications requirements; serves as technical liaison with other engineering personnel such as program management, finance, design, quality, procurement, inspection, and production
  • Establish Manufacturing process flow and work instruction
  • Regular review of electronic components for suitability and compliance to requirements
  • Create and update manufacturing standard procedures
  • Drive continuous improvement in all process areas
  • Other duties as assigned

What you bring :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Masters degree is preferred
  • 15 years' electrical engineering experience
  • Experience in the design of circuit boards in Altium
  • Experience in High-Speed Digital design
  • Experience with all design processes from concept design to production delivery and manufacturing process
  • Ability to layout boards in Altium
  • Ability to model complex circuits in LTspice
  • Experience with worst case circuit analysis, impedance matching, derating, and component reliability
  • Experience with MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-471
  • Familiarity with design of power supplies, network devices (switches and routers) and servers
  • Must be able to perform or direct low level PCB troubleshooting / debug work
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to customer support
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, component specifications
  • Advanced knowledge of electronic and mechanical assembly principles
  • Experience with mathematical concepts (probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry) and apply concepts to practical situations
  • Capable of analytical reasoning and the ability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results
  • Experience with CAD software and continuous improvement
  • Significant hands-on / laboratory experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, Agile, and proficient with MS Office tools
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
  • Ability to multi-task and manage various project related duties
  • Who We Are : Our Values

    Environmental, Social and Governance

    Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is Engineered to Succeed. You will join the agile Mission Solutions Product Design and Applications Engineering team to aggressively develop innovative off-the-shelf and application-specific technology solutions at the heart of defense and aerospace platforms. Our products and solutions are engineered to provide the critical core computing and networking technologies for ground vehicles, aircraft, missiles, sensors, rockets, and spacecraft, including manned and autonomous unmanned systems.

    LI-YH1 #IND

    No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

    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.

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