Hardware Engineer
15 days ago
Letchworth Garden City
We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join our UK Team! Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit based in our state‑of‑the‑art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable. Location: Letchworth office, UK. • Work‑life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent), • Paid Time Off, • Retirement with Employer Match, • Health and Wellness Benefits, • Learning and Development Opportunities, • Competitive Pay, • Bonus Scheme, • Recognition, • Employee Stock Purchase Plan, • Inclusive & Supportive Culture, • Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company’s products., • Design and develop new flight recorder, air data computer, ruggedised computer system or video products., • Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support., • Witnessing and ensuring allocated qualification tests are completed successfully, both in‑house and at external test houses., • Write formal design documentation., • Attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews., • Accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks, with the help of senior engineers., • Assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost‑effective and timely manner., • Occasionally represent the Hardware function internally, and externally with the help of senior engineers., • Infrequent UK and international travel may be required., • Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject, with several years in industry., • Some experience in embedded systems, digital and analogue design., • Familiar with small microprocessor and microcontroller systems., • Familiar with schematic and some knowledge of layout design using ORCAD, MENTOR or similar packages., • Familiar, or willing to learn, Op‑Amp level analogue & DC‑DC PSU design., • Familiar, or willing to learn, Design for EMC., • Flexible and able to contribute towards environmental testing to standards such as RTCA/DO‑160, including detailed test specification and report writing., • Ability to fault‑find down to a board level., • Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous., • Experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety‑critical environment is advantageous. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. 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. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr