Junior Hardware Engineer (Designer)

　　Are you an innovative and flexible self-starter? Do you have keen engineering skills? We’re looking for highly motivated hardware designers who live and breathe embedded hardware design to help us create the latest in embedded systems technology. We need enthusiastic team players who want to share discuss, and brainstorm ideas with our top-notch engineering team at our dynamic organization.

　　Location: Ottawa, ON

　　We Take Care of Our People

　　Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *

　　Your Challenge

　　Engineer, Design, Develop and Test new embedded hardware at the forefront of technology.

　　Support and enhance existing embedded hardware

　　Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement

　　Analyze requirements, research and identify solutions and develop the design

　　Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation

　　Provide input to architecture and design reviews

　　Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products

　　Keep current with embedded hardware trends and share knowledge

　　Contribute to the release of manufacturing technical data packages for products

　　Participate in maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere within the team.

　　What You Bring

　　Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

　　2+ years Board level development and hands on lab experience (Co-Op experience is applicable)

　　Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:

　　Experience working with a multi-disciplined team

　　Familiar with a product development process

　　Familiar with hardware test equipment – logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

　　Familiarity with principles of high-speed digital circuit board design including signal integrity concepts

　　Design capture tools (preferably Mentor Graphics)

　　Requirements capture, analysis and tracking

　　Hobby projects with Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino

　　Familiarity with FPGAs

　　A passion for following the latest trends in the world of computing

　　A driven and motivated self-starter with a keen interest to learn

　　A strong understanding of electronics and engineering principals and application to real world use.

　　A strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines

　　Strong debug and problem-solving skills

　　Excellent written and written communication skills

　　Results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives

　　Who We Are

　　Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries.

　　At the Ottawa site, we provide embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. To learn more, please visit us at

　　Company | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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　　No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) _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 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 values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

　　Join the WRIGHT Team!

　　Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

　　Our Values

　　What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

　　Leadership

　　We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

　　Customer Focus

　　We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

　　Teamwork & Trust

　　Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

　　Respect for People

　　We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

　　Integrity

　　We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

　　What We Offer Our Employees:

　　Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

　　Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!

　　Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.