Chief Systems Engineer

Chief Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite PositionWe are growing and looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team in Santa Clarita, CA.As our Chief Engineer you will be an industry-recognized expert in an engineering discipline or specialty area. You will have created or significantly changed technology over at least a decade of time and continue to lead the business' technical growth.Location: Santa Clarita, CA- Onsite - Relocation assistance may be provided for select candidatesWe 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 Plan I Inclusive & Supportive CultureSalary Range: $ 173,200.00 - $ 250,000.00 USD annual per year plus bonus'sPlease 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.Your Challenge:Leading large technical teams to meet complex customer requirementsRepresenting the company as the technical expert to customers, suppliers, and CW managementSynthesizing requirements into the lowest risk solution availableProducing technical documentation to adequately describe CW's solution to both the customer and the engineering teamProviding technical guidance to cross functional teamsReporting technical status and way forward to varied audiencesRecommending training to enhance team developmentEvaluating technical performance and potential to individual performers and job applicants; assuming technical responsibility for the performance of the teams in his/her chargeWhat You Bring:20-25 years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applicationsExceptional problem solving skillsExpert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and CameoWorking knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development ToolsAbility to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systemsSolid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standardsSolid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USBSolid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutionsExcellent troubleshooting skills of rugged computing systemsAbility to lead in a team environmentAbility to drive clarity to ambiguous requests or requirementsAbility to work well in a fast-paced professional office environmentExperience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plusPrevious experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plusExperience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, PowerPoint and ProjectBS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferredWho We Are:Our Values 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.