Senior Hardware Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 6, 2026. Curtiss-Wright scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join our Letchworth UK Team!
Our Curtiss Wright Avionics, Video and Systems unit with our HQ based in our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth Airport is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineer to join the design team in our Letchworth office. You will be responsible for implementing all aspects of the electronic design and development process, from initial concept through to the completion of sealed data packs. You will also liaise with software engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing and sales to ensure product is fit for purpose, cost effective and reliable.
Location: Letchworth office, UK.
We Take Care of Our People
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time OffI Retirement with Employer MatchIHealth and Wellness Benefits ILearning and Development Opportunities I Competitive PayI Bonus SchemeI Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
Participate individually and as part of an integrated project team in the design of the Company’s products.
Design and develop ruggedised computer system (VPX based) or video products.
Maintain the existing product line including obsolescence management, periodic circuit uplift and production support.
Take responsibility for ensuring allocated qualification tests (Temperature, vibration, EMC to name just a few) are completed successfully, both in-house and at external test houses.
To write formal design documentation
To attend and actively contribute to the effective operation of applicable design reviews.
To support and guide junior colleagues in technical matters.
To undertake new technology evaluation and introduction in product designs
To accept technical responsibility for allocated design tasks
To assist Production Engineering in the introduction of equipment into manufacture in a cost effective and timely manner
May represent the Hardware function internally and externally.
Infrequent UK and international travel as required.
What You Bring:
Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate technical subject.
Relevant experience in embedded systems (Specifically at Letchworth, integration of VPX PC cards), digital and analogue design.
Familiar with high end Intel Xeons & NXP Power-PC VPX single board computers
Familiar with Schematic design using ORCAD/Altium or similar package.
Familiar with PCIe interface operation and design.
Familiar with DC-DC PSU design.
Familiar with Design for EMC including MIL Spec. Ruggedized Video Monitors.
Flexible and able to complete Environmental Testing to standards such as RTCA/DO-160/MIL810/MIL461, including detailed test specification and report writing.
Ability to fault find down to a board level.
Experience working closely with or in production is advantageous.
Experience within an aerospace environment is advantageous.
About Us
Environmental, Social and Governance
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. In 2017, Curtiss-Wright relocated its Avionics, Sensors & Controls and Industrial Business Units into a brand new, purpose-built 160,000 ft2 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. As the design center of excellence for flight recorders and air data computers, the units had to be lightweight and small -- crash survivability requirements exceeding the existing standards for commercial aircraft.
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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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