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In this role, you will serve as a technical\nexpert on aerospace actuation equipment and systems such as:\nHydromechanical actuation systems\nElectromechanical actuation systems\nMotion control systems\nFlight control actuation\nPower drive units (PDUs) and associated actuation components\nHigh lift systems\nIntegrated hardware/software aerospace systems\nSalary: $173,200 to $225,000 + bonus opportunity\nPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. 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.\nLOCATION: Shelby, NC (greater Charlotte, NC)\nWe Take Care of Our People\nPaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness BenefitsILearning and Development Opportunities IReferral Program ICompetitive Pay IRecognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *\nWHAT YOU BRING:\nA successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with the following areas of competence:\nMechanical design\nGeared actuation\nMotors/power electronics\nEmbedded software\nSafety-critical architecture\nAerospace certification\nSystems engineering\nFAA/EASA compliance\nDAL certified integrated systems\nA qualified candidate will have passion and experience providing technical direction within a\nmatrix engineering organization on Bids/Proposals and NPI/IRAD projects as well as meet the following criteria:\nA bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is required.\nA master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or equivalent) is preferred.\n15-30yrs of experience in aerospace actuation / flight controls is required.\nDemonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.\nDemonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (i.e., technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.).\nDemonstrated experience evaluating an refining/deriving requirements (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, compliance, etc.).\nDemonstrated experience creating aerospace reliability analyses such as FMEA and FMECA.\nDemonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent\nA track record of delivering results on time and within budget.\nA track record of creating and refining technical governance / best practices and holding team members accountable to comply with governance.\nA track record of mentoring technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team members success.\nA track record of advising senior leadership on technology development.\nA willingness to perform other duties as assigned.\nWHO WE ARE:\nOur Values\nEnvironmental, Social and Governance\nCurtiss-Wright Actuation Division is approximately a $200 million Commercial and Military Aerospace business unit within Curtiss-Wright Corporation. The vision of the Actuation Group is to be a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high power motion control systems and components and to grow revenue via a combination of organic growth and aggressive M&A activity.\nThe U.S. facility is the OEM Manufacturing Center of Excellence for flight control and utility actuation product lines. This modern 180,000 square-foot facility is ISO 9001/AS9100 certified and fully equipped for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of simple and complex mechanical and electromechanical systems and equipment. Significant investments have been made to expand and develop a modern manufacturing environment in order to meet the diverse industrial opportunities present in the global marketplace.\nFind out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-actuation.com/About/About-Actuation-Group\nNo 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.\nCompliance Statement\nThis 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.\nCurtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. 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