Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!)

curtisswright· FCS Curtiss Wright Flow Control Service LLC
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📍 US-PA-Aston (ESCO)Full time💰 USD 115K–130K

About this role

Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of aircraft arresting electrical and control systems across hardware and software domains. The successful candidate has a strong track record of solving technical challenges across power/control circuit design, PLC-based control systems, and human-machine interfaces.

This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.

Location: Aston, PA (on-site)

Salary: $115,000 to $130,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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:

  • Define electrical and control system architectures: hardware, software, communication, and interfaces based on function and operational requirements.

  • Develop and maintain system-level specifications, interface control documents, system requirements specifications, and hardware requirements specifications.

  • Design the electrical power and control circuits for new production systems: power distribution, motor control, protection circuits, signal conditioning, and control panel design.

  • Build proof-of-concept prototypes and lead hardware/software integration, subsystem testing, and full-system validation.

  • Transition designs to manufacturing through complete design packages that enable in-house manufacturing or external sourcing.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, trace, and verify system, hardware, and software requirements.

  • Influence the design direction of future products by contributing to architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and system engineering best practices.

  • Required travel time is less than 10%.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar).

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience. Preference given for defense or aerospace/defense industry.

  • Familiarity with industry standards for electrical engineering processes.

  • Proven success in taking control/electrical systems from concept through design, integration, and acceptance testing.

  • Experience with SCADA and/or NI-based control and data acquisition systems.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot hardware/software.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and interface with engineering, program management, and customers.

  • Must be a US Citizen.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)

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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 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.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) role at curtisswright?
The listed salary for this Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) position at curtisswright is USD 115K–130K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) position at curtisswright located?
This Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) role at curtisswright is based in US-PA-Aston (ESCO). The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) role at curtisswright full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) role in the FCS Curtiss Wright Flow Control Service LLC department at curtisswright.
Which team or department does the Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!) at curtisswright belong to?
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Sr. Electrical Engineer (Sign on Bonus Available for Select Candidates!)
curtisswright · 💰 USD 115K–130K
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