Principal Systems Engineer
Curtiss-Wright CorporationEngland, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom
Posted April 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. We are the corporate descendants of the Wright brothers, the fathers of flight, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Today, we design and manufacture highly engineered, advanced technologies that perform critical functions in demanding conditions in the commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets, and have operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol CW.
Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the system developments within the integrated project team. The role involves designing authority for all elements of the system development, recommending innovations to improve product performance, and managing a team of systems engineers.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of requirements elicitation, management and requirements based design.
- Proven track record in systems engineering throughout the whole system development lifecycle.
- Educated to Degree/HND level in an appropriate subject.
- Relevant experience within an aerospace/automotive/medical/safety-critical environment.
- Team leadership experience.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
- Knowledge of ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178 and D-160.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement with Employer Match
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Scheme
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan