Curtiss-Wright

Senior Hardware Engineer

US-PA-Newtown (TTC) Full time

Senior Hardware Engineer

Our TTC facility in Newtown, PA is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead mixed-signal PWB design, including analog, digital, power, and FPGA/microcontroller systems.

You will drive hardware architecture, improve designs, and support testing, validation, and production. The role includes cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, and mentoring junior engineers. You will also ensure compliance with standards and deliver complete technical documentation.

Location: Newtown, PA

Salary Range: 94,700.00 - 125,000.00 annual per year plus bonus

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

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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:

  • Lead the design and development of PWB board-level (mixed-signal) hardware, including analog, digital, and power electronics.

  • Oversee and contribute to programmable digital logic (FPGA and/or microcontroller) design activities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

  • Analyze and enhance existing designs to support ongoing hardware development and performance improvements.

  • Provide technical leadership in defining hardware architectures and system-level solutions.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Test Engineering, to develop robust test hardware and software for design verification and qualification.

  • Conduct in-depth data analysis and performance evaluations to optimize hardware bring-up and validation.

  • Provide guidance to Operations and Manufacturing teams, supporting production assembly, testing, and RMA activities.

  • Drive the creation of technical documentation, including schematics, design specifications, and end-user product documentation.

  • Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical expertise and leadership in problem-solving.

  • Provide sustaining engineering support for fielded products, addressing design improvements and obsolescence management.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in hardware development.

  • Undertake any other activities necessary to support end-product development as requested by management.

What You Bring:

  • BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (from an accredited college or university).

  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and development, with expertise in analog and digital circuit design.

  • Knowledge of power supply design, signal integrity, and high-speed digital interfaces.

  • Experience with EMC compliance, thermal management, and ruggedized hardware design for harsh environments.

  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex design challenges.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

  • Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be a sole US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

About Us:

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Join the WRIGHT Team!

TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, are a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC have a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial and business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters and receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.

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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.

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