Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of complex aircraft arresting systems and architecture across hardware and software domains. The Senior Systems and Electronics Engineer will have prior design and development experience in electronic controllers and associated and software / firmware for critical motion control systems; ideally with experience in microprocessor and PLC based controllers and human-machine interface (touch screen) manual controls. The role serves as both a technical strategist and systems and electronics integrator - defining system-level requirements, coordinating cross-discipline interfaces, designing and developing electronic controllers and human-machine interfaces, and guiding next-generation system design initiatives to meet modernization, performance, reliability, and scalability goals.

This role is fully on-site at the Aston, PA facility.

Location: Aston, PA

Salary: $115,000 to $130,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. 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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

Define system architecture and framework based on functional, operational, and customer requirements.
Influence the design direction of future products by contributing to architectural standards, reusable frameworks, and system engineering best practices.
Develop and maintain system-level specifications, interface control documents, system requirements specifications, and hardware requirements specifications.
Participate in the definition and documentation of system input/output parameters, performance metrics, and hardware/software compatibility standards.
Lead the design and development of electronic controllers, Human-Machine interfaces, all system interfaces and proof-of-concept prototypes to ensure seamless integration across all system elements.
Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses, performance gaps, or integration risks across the product lifecycle.
Support and execute hardware/software integration, subsystem testing, and full-system acceptance testing to validate compliance with system requirements.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop, trace, and verify system, hardware, and software requirements.
Required travel time is less than 10%.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar.
7+ years of work experience. Preference given for defense or aerospace industry.
Proven success in defining, documenting, and validating complex systems involving both hardware and software components.
Strong understanding of system-level engineering principles, interface management, traceability, and verification/validation practices.
Ability to analyze and optimize system level performance using advanced engineering tools including MATLAB and other related tools
Foundation in design and development of electronic controllers for critical NI and SCADA systems (Backend and Ladder Logic).
Familiarity with industry standards for systems engineering processes.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address cross-functional design challenges.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and interface with engineering, program management, and customers.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary development environment and managing competing priorities.
Commitment to mentoring, systems thinking, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture.
Must be a US Citizen.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Arresting Systems / ESCO, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright's EMS Division, is a world leader in emergency arresting systems for military aircraft. With two facilities, located in Aston, PA (USA), and Gente, France, Curtiss-Wright Arresting Gear / ESCO specializes in land-based arresting systems.

For more information, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Arresting Systems / ESCO (cw-ems.com)