Sr. Software Development Engineer

We are looking for a Sr. Software Development Engineer to join our Shelby, NC team!

As our Sr. Software Development Engineer, you will plan, design, perform verification, and overall coordination for safety-certified aerospace actuation applications.

Location: Shelby, NC

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

• Meet objectives needed for safety-certified software for aerospace applications per DO-178C and/or other customer-specific objectives

• Apply knowledge of software certification to system-level (ARP4754 / ED-79) and safety aspects (ARP4761 / ED-135).

• Develop plans and standards then works with process assurance to ensure compliance

• Advise on resources and infrastructure needs to accomplish assigned tasks

• Create and manage software requirements in collaboration with other disciplines

• Generate design documentation, block diagrams, state diagrams, timing analysis, etc.

• Develop software test environments and software test plans

• Use knowledge of low-level processor peripherals to meet design requirements

• Generate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals.

• Implement software on target devices and performs or oversees software verification in a lab environment

• Utilize understanding of software design process including requirements generation, preliminary design, peer reviews, detailed design, test plan generation, integration and test.

• Review vendor experience and capability to support software development.

• Other duties as necessary.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering. Master's Degree is a plus.

• Minimum 10+ years' in a similar role.

• Software Languages required: C

• Experience with DO-178C / ED-12C software certification.

• Experience in the development of actuator and motor controllers.

• Software or firmware development experience for embedded (e.g. bare metal) controllers.

• Experience with Python is an asset.

• Experience with pre-contract customer discussions, briefing technical capabilities, conducting in-person trade study discussions, including schedule and cost impacts and shaping technical requirements.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office and Visio.

• Refined soft skills for coaching/mentoring and working with other team members.

• Excellent analysis and decision-making skills.

• Strong customer interface capabilities and negotiation skills required.

• Ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external program management.

• Creativity, innovation, and commitment to excellence with the ability to work in a diverse, fast paced environment.  Ability to work in a team environment. 

• Customer focused with a bias towards action.

• US citizenship required. Security clearance is a plus.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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 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.

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