Job title: Software Development Engineer, Sr
Company: Curtiss-Wright
Job description: Sr. Software Development EngineerWe 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, NCWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid 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 I *Your ChallengeMeet objectives needed for safety-certified software for aerospace applications per DO-178C and/or other customer-specific objectivesApply 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 complianceAdvise on resources and infrastructure needs to accomplish assigned tasksCreate and manage software requirements in collaboration with other disciplinesGenerate design documentation, block diagrams, state diagrams, timing analysis, etc.Develop software test environments and software test plansUse knowledge of low-level processor peripherals to meet design requirementsGenerate high quality specifications, reports, publications, and support proposals.Implement software on target devices and performs or oversees software verification in a lab environmentUtilize 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 BringBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering. Master’s Degree is a plus.Minimum 10+ years’ in a similar role.Software Languages required: CExperience 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 AreCurtiss-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*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.#LI-EH1No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our 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.Compliance StatementThis 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 contactFor US Applicants:If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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Location: Shelby, NC
Job date: Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:39:52 GMT
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