[Remote] Principal Hardware Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking an experienced Principal Hardware Engineer to join their Defense Solutions Group. This role involves planning, leading, and designing complex electrical boards and custom form-factor systems, while providing technical leadership and collaborating with various teams to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities • Collaborate with engineering, project management, test, and operations teams in small, highly integrated, multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding, schedule-driven customer requirements • Lead the design and development of 3U and 6U VPX SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards supporting data rates up to 400 GHz • Lead the design and development of custom form-factor systems that include SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards, and power supplies and thermal management elements including Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT) methods • Support business development, program managers, and customer teams in translating requirements into practical system and functional designs • Assess technical and economic feasibility of new designs and act as a team/project lead • Provide technical leadership, introduce best practices, and improve product performance, reliability, and time-to-market (TTM) • Direct and conduct tests to establish standards for new or modified equipment, systems, or processes • Develop and maintain technical procedures, documentation, and manuals Skills • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering • Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 100 GHz) • Extensive experience designing mixed-signal, high-speed digital, analog, and low-power, high-current circuits in high-reliability environments • Proficient in designing high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs with 26+ layers, Mult lamination, blind/buried vias, and uVia structures • Hands-on experience with Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH) and Siemens Expedition PCB tools • Ability to prioritize tasks, drive results, and work under high-pressure, schedule-driven environments • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, capable of architecting and completing complex designs with schedule-based teams • Excellent communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • US Citizenship required • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering • 20+ years of experience in DoD embedded systems and hardware design (SBC, FPGA, switch, and I/O cards up to 100 GHz) • Active DoD security clearance Benefits • Paid Time Off • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing • Health and Wellness Benefits • Learning and Development Opportunities • Referral Program • Competitive Pay • Recognition • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Inclusive & Supportive Culture Company Overview • Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. It was founded in 1929, and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://curtisswright.com/home/default.aspx. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job