Senior Principal Systems & Controls Engineer

Senior Principal Systems & Controls EngineerOur team is growing! We are looking to add a Systems & Controls Engineer, Sr Prin to our team in Idaho. You will design, implement, and test, distributed control systems (DCS) (both hardware and software) and configure computer systems and network architecture for process monitoring and control systems for the nuclear power industry. Projects include distributed controls systems, digital safety systems and plant performance monitoring for Advanced Nuclear Reactors, Small Modular Reactors and micro-reactors, and modernization of the existing legacy nuclear power fleet. Scientech | Nuclear | Curtiss-WrightLocation: Idaho Falls, IDWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid 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 PlanIInclusive & Supportive CultureSalary Information: $150,000 - 190,000 per year Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. 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.Your Challenge:Responsible for programming, executing, and supervising engineering design, construction, installation and/or ongoing engineering support of facilities, systems, and technical policies and proceduresCoordinates with various internal teams to ensures resources are available for projects, standard tools are available to perform tasks, and in the monitoring progress and processesCoach and mentor teams for continued advancement of capabilities and career progressionOversight of product created by members of the group to ensure quality work.Assign and manage design engineering teams to meet technical and project requirements on-time and within cost allocations.Support technical interaction with customers for all aspects of a project, including customer meetings, presentations, and written communications.Maintain close involvement with team and drive technical decisions as required to ensure sound engineering decisions in accordance with project needsReview and approve engineering documents such as reports, documents, drawings and customer deliverablesEnsure design reviews are held for projects with design content in accordance with business processesSupport and/or lead proposal activities including market assessments, accurate engineering scope definition, risk assessment and proposal writingDevelop, review, test, troubleshoot and refine system hardware and software requirements with internal and external customers, and teach other how to do so.Perform requirements capture and specification; feasibility, concept proving and prototyping, and design, develop, test, debug, configure, maintain and document systemsFind, evaluate and select equipment suppliers and assist with the purchase requisition processCreate and/or review design documentation for systemsCreate and/or review formal test documentation for systems including SCADA computers, PLCs, system health and redundancy, and system data acquisitionIntegrate 3rd party hardware and software and company developed software into respective systemsSupport deployed systems by analyzing and fixing system related issuesFollow established guidelines and procedures to ensure technical standards are met according to company standardsDemonstrate a strong customer focus by listening to, recognizing, and responding to customer input in an effective, timely and courteous mannerTake initiative as problems and opportunities arise by anticipating and meeting customer needs and company expectationsParticipate in process improvementYour Expertise:Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person. 10+ years of experience2+ years of experience leading engineering teamsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related degreeAbility to lead work and manage othersAbility to work a professional work schedule in an office environment. Non-regular hours will be required occasionallyTechnical documentation skills, to include good oral and written communication skillsExperience developing proposals and bidding projectsAbility to generate practical conceptual designs for complex systemsAbility to travel both domestically and internationally (less than 10%)PLC and DCS programming and design experience with a wide mix of control system and SCADA equipmentExperience interfacing with field devices including thermocouples, RTD's, current loops, voltage and discrete I/OAbility to specify and select DCS / PLC instrumentation including field instrumentsExperience with analog and digital electronic circuitsAble to troubleshoot problems with data acquisition systems, networks, and AC - DC wiringAdditional Preferred Expertise:Equipment layout or panel design experience for end user facilitiesExperience with networks including VLAN planning, network switch configuration and basic routingExperience with CAD software such as Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, etc.Experience with Microsoft Windows Server.Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio C/C++/C#Knowledge of Windows operating systems with experience in system management and real-time application developmentFamiliarity with performing formal testing/integration, including software unit testing and integration of software with hardware as well as creating and executing system test proceduresWho We AreOur ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceScientech, a business unit of Curtiss-Wright, is a global provider of commercial power instrumentation, electrical components, specialty hardware, process control systems, and proprietary database solutions aimed at improving safety, plant performance and reliability as well as reducing costs. Scientech offers products and services for the nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating markets.#LI-EH1No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team 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 StatementThis 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.For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.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.SummaryLocation: US-ID-Idaho Falls (Nuclear); US-ID-Remote WorkType: Full time