Hardware Compliance Specialist, Lead – Onsite Position

Are you an innovative and flexible self-starter?  Do you have keen verification and debug skills?  We’re looking for a highly motivated hardware compliance specialist who 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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Range: $90,300 - $140,000 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:

• Become a key contributing member of the design team to meet EMI/EMC goals on Curtiss-Wright products.

• Analyze requirements, provide compliance review and identify risk.

• Establish internal lab capabilities to de-risk designs for formal compliance testing.

• Perform de-risking activities, may be internal or offsite.

• Coordinate and witness formal compliance activities, typically at external offsite laboratories.

• Provide input to design and reviews in support of successful compliance.

• Generate reports to capture tests performed and summarize results.

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

What you Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.

• 8+ years of compliance experience providing design guidance, and hands on lab testing for products that meet relevant standards in Industrial, MIL, or Aerospace electronic design.

• Works directly with the design teams to achieve designs optimized for EMI/EMC performance targeting signal filtering, grounding, mechanical chassis features for best design practice.

• A strong understanding and familiarity with relevant industry standards which include:

  • EMI/C to MIL-STD-461 and DO-160

  • Power Supply Performance to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275 and DO-160

  • Laboratory Equipment: Spectrum Analyzers, LISN, Oscilloscopes, Antennas, Power Supplies

  • Cable design and assembly techniques for EMI/C

• Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:

  • Thermal, Vibration and Environmental to MIL-STD-810 and DO-160

  • EMI/C to EN61000 and/or CISPR

  • EM Emissions SDIP/TEMPEST

• A hands-on approach to measurement, debug and problem solving.

• 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.

• 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:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

To learn more: Curtiss-Wright Ottawa, Canada 

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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 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 contact Talent Acquisition.

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