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Principal Systems Engineer – SME Edge Compute

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will interact with DOD customers as well as other customers using PacStar equipment in tactical networks to understand their needs and then help the software, hardware, and networking development teams create solutions to meet those needs. Your primary focus will be on the development, testing, and productization of PacStar Communications products.

This position requires frequent hands-on work with other members of the product development team, as well as with Product Line Management. Your collaboration with team members will drive the overall success of the PacStar product system execution for specific product lines and application areas, including tactical communications, edge processing, and networking technologies. By evaluating market needs, establishing technical requirements and identifying technical solution gaps, you will be part of a cohesive team that develop and deliver new and innovative solutions to our customers, supporting our sound business growth.

You will be required to travel (up to 25%) to various customer/technology partner sites to capture and/or convey technical solution sets associated with the assigned product, and to give demonstrations and training.

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:

+ Direct experience with rugged compute or networking products used in SWaP constrained and DDIL environments; strong working knowledge of AI/ML and data processing workflows, local and cloud-based computing environments, and network architecture is highly desirable

+ Collaborate with internal and external product stakeholders to translate marketing level requirements into detailed system requirements and architecture, work with existing and develop new technology partners to develop products from inception through development and V&V to full rate production delivery

+ Ensure that our products and technical solutions provide market differentiation through features, price, services, support, or other key customer value propositions, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth

+ Develop and implement technical strategies for existing and new products; prepare technical operational use cases that ensure an understanding of the operational objectives of target markets; translate those into baseline technical reference designs that result in integrated solutions for the customer

+ Work with hardware engineering, CTO and Marketing team to develop technical solutions that meet emerging market needs including feature sets, technical specifications, Design to Cost targets, pricing models, and related activities

+ Work with Product Line Manager to provide systems approaches to address customer requirements and provide technical input on solution proposals

+ Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to customers and sales colleagues with pre-sales technical and application knowledge, and innovative product and application insights

+ Work with the marketing and product management teams to support creation of technical white paper and thought leadership materials.

+ Support third-party collaborative product development, and support cooperative marketing/sales and business capture activities

+ Participate in industry working groups to contribute and gain insights to industry open standards evolution and influence industry standards where needed

+ Other job duties as assigned

What you bring:

+ A relevant engineering degree, or equivalent experience

+ 10 or more years of relevant, progressive experience in System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering or Computer Networking

+ US citizenship, residence

+ A working knowledge of technology, system architecture, hardware, software, AI/ML and related support requirements within the Defense and Aerospace markets

+ Knowledge of embedded computing systems architecture, hardware, software, and application within the military/aerospace industry, including familiarity with some, or all, the following technologies:

+ Experience with ruggedized product design under MIL-STD-810H or similar

+ Strong working knowledge of x86 and Arm based systems, including performance and power efficiency characteristics

+ Strong working knowledge of LAN and WAN, wired and wireless, networking technologies

+ Strong understanding of GPU and FPGA system design, applications and tradeoffs between different computing technologies, CPU, GPU, NPU, FPGA.

+ Familiarity with Cybersecurity standards, systems design, and implementation

+ Familiarity with operating systems, Windows, Linux, virtualization and containerization

+ An existing US security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to Secret level within 24 months preferable

+ Experience in the U.S. DoD environment

+ Understanding of basic networking concepts such as routing and switching

+ Understanding of basic security concepts such as encryption and PKI

+ Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal

+ Good communication, presentation, and leadership skills

+ Able to travel to customer sites with little notice

+ Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

+ Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines

Who We Are:

Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)

Environmental, Social and Governance

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

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_No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our_ **_Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected])_** _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. ([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.