Sr. Mgr., Systems & Test Engineering at curtisswright

Compensation

$150,600 – $200,000/yr

Location: Shelby, North Carolina · Gastonia, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 7, 2026

Description

Curtiss-Wright is looking for a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering & Testing to lead a team of engineers specializing in aerospace actuation systems. The role involves overseeing system modeling, requirements, safety, and product testing, ensuring adherence to industry standards like ARP-4754 and DO-254. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Engineering and contribute to the division's goal of becoming a world leader in high-power motion control systems.

Required Skills

System Modeling
System Requirements
System Safety & Reliability
Product Testing
ARP-4754
DO-254
DO-178
DO-160
DOORS
Simulink
LabView
FMEA
FMECA
FTA
ARP-4761

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
Required Previous Experiences: 15-20 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering and test management.
Demonstrated experience in managing an engineering department with solid line reporting.
Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics, project progress, and issue resolution.
Demonstrated experience in bid & proposal creation (technical proposals, NRE estimates, etc.)
Demonstrated experience using DOORS (or equivalent) for requirements management (flow down, decomposition, derivation, traceability, validation and verification, compliance, etc.)
Demonstrated experience using Simulink (or equivalent) for developing system-level physics models supporting the design, layout, and sizing of actuation systems and associated hardware.
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative reliability and safety methods and analyses, such as FMEA, FMECA, FTA, and experience in ARP-4761.
Demonstrated experience allocating resources to project teams.
Demonstrated experience leading root cause/corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in managing open problem reports per FAA/EASA guidance (AC20-189 / AMC 20-189).
Demonstrated experience executing SoF/Qualification test campaigns (knowledge of LabView or equivalent).
A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
A track record of creating and refining department governance and holding team members accountable to complying with department governance.
A track record of developing and maintaining key performance indicators for an engineering department to drive execution and results relentlessly.
A track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices, and advocating for team member success.