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Senior Hardware Engineer; Systems- Onsite Position Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Curtiss-Wright
Title: Senior Hardware Engineer; Systems- Onsite Position
Company: Curtiss-Wright
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Category:
Senior Hardware Engineer (Systems)- Onsite Position
We’re seeking a passionate,
hardware-focused Systems Engineer
who thrives on
solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission-critical embedded technology
at our world class facility in
Ottawa, ON
. If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below and a genuine excitement for rugged deployed systems for harsh environment, we want to hear from you. Join a collaborative, high-energy engineering team in Ottawa, ON, where your ideas will be heard, and turned into reality alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
Location: Ottawa, ON-Onsite Position
Salary Range: $86,900.00 – $ plus bonus opportunity
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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:
You will drive the full systems engineering product lifecycle for development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments. This includes:
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Define low level system requirements such as functional module requirements, software requirements and requirements to external vendors
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Architecting hardware/software solutions
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Leading integration and test activities
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Ensuring compliance with rigorous environmental and safety standards
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Delivering innovative, reliable systems that perform under extreme conditions — all while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What you Bring:
Proven Systems Engineering Experience
- Full-lifecycle systems engineering on rugged deployed systems for harsh environments (requirements, design, integration, verification, certification)
- Development of electronic assemblies optimized for rugged environments and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Requirements management, traceability, and validation; ability to write clear, formal documentation
Technical Depth
- Experience with DOORS and JIRA; working knowledge of Cameo a plus
- Latest high-speed interconnects (Gen 3/4 PCIe, 40/100
GbE, USB 3.x, DDR4/5)
- PCB design (stack-up, materials, IPC standards)
- Serial protocols: MIL-STD-1553, RS-422/485/232, 10G/100G Ethernet, PCIe, USB
- Environmental & power standards: MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, DO-160
- Safety-critical processes (DO-254, DO-178C, ARP
4754, MIL-STD-882); prior FAA/RTCA certification experience highly valued - System safety analyses (SSA, FHA, FMEA) a plus
Hands-On & Problem-Solving Skills
- Outstanding debug and troubleshooting of rugged computing systems (hardware, firmware, OS level)
- Proficient across Windows and Linux environments
- Scripting/automation experience (Python or similar)
- – Cross-disciplinary awareness of electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing impacts
Professional Attributes
- Results-driven self-starter who manages multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Exceptional problem-solving, creativity, and engineering judgment
- Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences
- Team player who leads by example, takes ownership, holds self-accountable, and drives continuous improvement
- Passion for customer success and team development
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science, Technologist Diploma or equivalent will be considered
- 8 years systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments
Who We Are
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.