Hardware Team Lead

We are looking for a Hardware Team Lead to join our Avionics, Video and Systems Team!

As our Hardware Team Lead you will be responsible for programming, executing, and supervising hardware engineering activities within one of our Integrated Product Teams (IPT).

Location: Letchworth, UK

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits  I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.

• Mentoring hardware engineers and facilitating their career development.

• Hardware Design Authority for hardware activities.

• Ensure compliance with company Quality Management System requirements.

• As one of the senior members of the IPT, plan and execute the engineering programme, to ensure that it is delivered within budget, to schedule, and meets customer requirements.

• Driven to find hardware solutions for EMC, thermal, vibration and other environmental conditions.

• Comfortable working in a regulated design environment (aerospace / automotive / medical / safety-critical).

• Comfortable being the hardware expert in customer facing meetings.

What You Bring

• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Computer Science (or equivalent).

• At least 5 years experience in a hardware engineering role.

• Can demonstrate appetite for engineering leadership.

• Demonstrated high performance and achievement throughout a full product development life cycle (including system design, development, integration, test, verification).

• Experienced in the architectural design of ruggedized computer systems based on VPX or CPCI or similar form factors.

• Familiar with the challenges of integrating single board computers and peripheral cards (VPX, CPCI or similar) into ruggedised computer systems.

• Familiar with Schematic design using Altium, Mentor Expedition or similar package.

• Familiar with the design, manufacture and component assembly of multi-layer PCBs.

• Familiar with DC-DC PSU design.

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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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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