Mechanical Design Engineer- Principle-Onsite Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Design Engineer- Principle to join our technical staff in our Integrated Systems group in Santa Clarita, CA!

Santa Clarita is our center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

As our Mechanical Design Engineer- Principle you will prepare working plans, detailed drawings and complete mechanical or electrical drawings of moderately complex components and assemblies from notes, verbal instructions and rough or detailed sketches for engineering or manufacturing purposes, frequently using computerized equipment (e.g., CAD/CAM). You will be engineering computations, writing specifications and making adjustments in drawings or specifications. You will verify completed work, check dimensions, material and quantities to be used.

You will design and analyze complex mechanical systems, equipment and packaging using engineering expertise. Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology in a large, global and growing organization with competitive salary and benefits offerings.

Location: Santa Clarita, CA

Salary Information: $138,700.00 - $184,900.00 plus bonus.

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

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:

• Conceptualize, Design, and Document solutions to mechanical problems.

• Conduct experiments, collect data, interpret results, and write analysis and test reports using engineering expertise.

• Perform hand calculations and Generate FEA (Finite Element Analysis) models using modeling software as part of the iterative design activities and selection confirmation.

• Generate Structural and Thermal Analysis Reports for distribution to Internal and External Customers.

• Collaborate with other Engineering Departments, Program, and Operations in order to facilitate design activity.

• Interface with vendors and customers in order to collect necessary data.

• Participate in, and provide material for, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR and CDR).

• Interface with internal and external customers IAW program need.

• Provides technical support to failure investigations and bid responses and lead failure investigation teams.

Your Expertise:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or Applied Mechanics or Physics from an ABET Accredited Institution and a minimum of 10 years in Aerospace or a similarly regulated industry or a Master of Science in Aerospace, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years in Aerospace or a similarly regulated industry.

• Experience with MCAD (Mechanical Computer Aided Design) software. SolidWorks is preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience with Liquid Flow-Through Chassis (LFTC) Design.

• Experience with Project Management and Project Management Software (MS Project, Jira).

• Experience with operating Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering methods and software (i.e Cameo, DOORs).

• Familiarity with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (i.e. Ansys).

• Familiarity with Finite Element Modeling (FEM) software (i.e. ABAQUS).

• Familiarity with CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) Design.

• Familiarity with a systematic approach to bolted joint analysis (ASTM, Shigley’s, etc…)

• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methods (i.e 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree, etc…)

• Experience with Thermal and Vibration analysis IAW Steinberg.

• Experience with thermal analyzers (i.e. Sinda).

• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods and software (i.e. Nastran, Ansys)

• Experience with writing thermal and/or structural reports as customer deliverables.

• Experience with delivering and presenting material for PDRs (Preliminary Design Reviews) and CDR (Critical Design Reviews).

Who We Are:

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

Environmental, Social and Governance

The Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions facility in Santa Clarita, California is the center of excellence for hardware level system integration and advanced package design.

Integrated Systems in Santa Clarita prides itself on experience, expertise, and low risk solutions. Our primary focus is understanding the technical challenges our customers face and creating partnerships in order to provide a high TRL solution.

For more information visit: Santa Clarita, California | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com) (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/santa-clarita)

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) 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.