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Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware) - Onsite PositionCurtiss-Wright Corporation • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware) - Onsite Position

Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware) - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • Ottawa, ON, Canada
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (Hardware) - Onsite Position

We’re seeking a passionate, hardware-focused Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission-critical embedded technology at our world class facility in Ottawa, ON . If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below and a genuine excitement for rugged deployed systems for harsh environment, we want to hear from you. Join a collaborative, high-energy engineering team in Ottawa, ON, where your ideas will be heard, and turned into reality alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Location : Ottawa, ON-Onsite Position

Salary Range : $86,900.00 - $136,900.00 plus bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.

Your Challenge :

You will drive the full systems engineering product lifecycle for development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments. This includes :

  • Define low level system requirements such as functional module requirements, software requirements and requirements to external vendors
  • Architecting hardware / software solutions
  • Leading integration and test activities
  • Ensuring compliance with rigorous environmental and safety standards
  • Delivering innovative, reliable systems that perform under extreme conditions — all while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What you Bring :

Proven Systems Engineering Experience

  • Full-lifecycle systems engineering on rugged deployed systems for harsh environments (requirements, design, integration, verification, certification)
  • Development of electronic assemblies optimized for rugged environments and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Requirements management, traceability, and validation; ability to write clear, formal documentation
  • Technical Depth

  • Experience with DOORS and JIRA; working knowledge of Cameo a plus
  • Latest high-speed interconnects (Gen 3 / 4 PCIe, 40 / 100GbE, USB 3.x, DDR4 / 5)
  • PCB design (stack-up, materials, IPC standards)
  • Serial protocols : MIL-STD-1553, RS-422 / 485 / 232, 10G / 100G Ethernet, PCIe, USB
  • Environmental & power standards : MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, DO-160
  • Safety-critical processes (DO-254, DO-178C, ARP4754, MIL-STD-882); prior FAA / RTCA certification experience highly valued
  • System safety analyses (SSA, FHA, FMEA) a plus
  • Hands-On & Problem-Solving Skills

  • Outstanding debug and troubleshooting of rugged computing systems (hardware, firmware, OS level)
  • Proficient across Windows and Linux environments
  • Scripting / automation experience (Python or similar)
  • Cross-disciplinary awareness of electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing impacts
  • Professional Attributes

  • Results-driven self-starter who manages multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Exceptional problem-solving, creativity, and engineering judgment
  • Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Team player who leads by example, takes ownership, holds self-accountable, and drives continuous improvement
  • Passion for customer success and team development
  • Education / Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science, Technologist Diploma or equivalent will be considered
  • 8 years systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments
  • Who We Are

    Our Values

    Environmental, Social and Governance

    At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.

    To learn more visit Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

    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.

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    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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