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Power Electrical/Electronics Engineer, Principal
- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Shelby, NC)
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Power Electrical Engineer, Principal
We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join our Shelby team!
As **our** Power Electronics Engineer you will lead the design, development and qualification of Curtiss-Wright’s Aerospace Actuations Group’s products throughout the life cycle from proposal to sustainment. You will apply principles and techniques of power systems and electronics engineering to fulfill product requirements, and address internal customer (program management, product support, manufacturing, quality etc.) requests/inquires as needed within the aerospace industry. Creativity and latitude is expected to resolve problems of diverse scope while being detail oriented.
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 (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) **I** Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
Your Challenge
+ Utilize understanding of aerospace electronics design process includingrequirements development and validation, preliminary design, peer reviews,detailed design, test plan generation, integration, and test to develop andsustain/maintain aerospace-grade:• power electronics/converters• custom magnetics (inductors, chokes, transformers)• isolated power supplies• AC-to-DC conversion/rectification• DC-to-AC conversion/inversion
+ Collaborate with Systems Engineering to develop high-level requirements.
+ Collaborate with motor design team for best motor-to-drive capability.
+ Technically lead and mentor less-experienced engineers.
+ Exercise knowledge in specific analog areas of experience including, but notlimited to, op-amps, comparators, passive and active filters, BJTs/FETs, andother novel application specific circuits.
+ Exercise knowledge in specific digital areas of experience including, but notlimited to, logic ICs, state machines, memory technologies, microprocessors, and digital communication protocols (ARINC-429, ARINC-664/AFDX, CAN, I²C, SPI,USB, RS-232, RS-485, and others as needed)
+ Exercise subject matter expert level knowledge of motor control theory.
+ Exercise subject matter expert level knowledge of power and energyconservation.
+ Utilize industry experience to identify preferred partners/suppliers/vendors.
+ Appreciate the need for and implementation of a rigorously created andmaintained component library.
+ Appreciate the need for and implementation of clean/legible circuit schematics used to create printed wiring boards (PWB) and assemblies (PWA) using Altium within boundaries of internal processes/procedures.
+ Model and simulate analog and digital circuits using simulation tools such as, but not limited to, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Power Sim (PSIM), and other similar software tools.
+ Verify intended operation and performance of prototypes and other hardware in a lab environment.
+ Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and supportproposals.
+ Ensure electromagnetic compliance to MIL standards MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810 and/or commercial standard DO-160.
+ Compliance to major airframe suppliers requirements when applicable
+ Work with mechanical engineering to ensure compliance to MIL-STD-810 and/or DO-160
+ Compliance to major airframe suppliers requirements when applicable
+ Designing per RTCA guidance to meet applicable DAL certification objectives for hardware (DO-254) and software (DO-178) experience with SAE’s ARP4754 and ARP4761 is considered a bonus skillset.
+ Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technicalcapabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including scheduleand cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.
+ Review vendor experience and capability to support product development
What You Bring
+ Due to the nature of work performed in this role, applicants must be a US citizen. Security clearance is a plus.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with 15+ years ofrelevant power electronics experience. Masters and PhD education level are aplus.
+ Experience in the development of aerospace actuators and motor controllers is a plus.
+ Refined soft skills required for coaching/mentoring.
+ Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.
+ Project Management experience.
+ Familiarity in root cause and corrective action methodologies.
+ Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external management.
+ Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment.
Who We Are
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
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) (https://www.cw-actuation.com/en-gb/about)
*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 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. ([email protected])
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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 ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
**Opportunity:** As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
**Challenging Work:** The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
**Collaborative Environment:** The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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