Principal Engineer – Systems Engineering

Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
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We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer-Avionics to join our Avionics, Video and Systems Team! As Principal Systems Engineer you will have technical oversite, governance and leadership for system developments across several integrated project teams including, at times, running a team and acting as design authority for specific programs. The role will include developing the overall systems engineering capability to adopt best practices and mentoring engineers towards becoming first in class.

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexi-time program I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Support IPTs with systems team management, control account management and design authority approvals. Control account management requires that tasks and work packages are allocated to appropriate resources and completed in accordance with the applicable project plan. Architect systems engineering solutions and generate work breakdown structures for new programs and bids. Develop systems engineering capability to ensure a best in industry approach. Where necessary, ensure all hardware, software and firmware developments are aligned to the system requirements. Proven track record in systems engineering throughout the whole system development lifecycle. In exceptional cases, relevant experience may be substituted for formal qualifications/training Relevant experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment. Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries’ toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Curtiss-Wright AVS is located in a modern, purpose-built 160,000 square foot facility at Bournemouth International Airport. The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. 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….

Posted: May 23rd, 2026