Development Engineer

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, United Kingdom Curtiss-Wright Full time

Development Engineer

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our Christchurch site

In this role you will be working in the design engineering team, supporting IRAD (internal research and development) and NPI (new product introduction) for solenoid products for commercial and military Aerospace applications.

The ideal candidate for this role will be highly motivated and have experience of the developing products from low TRL (technology readiness levels) to a maturity required for NPI programs. The candidate should have a good combination of materials knowledge, testing and manufacturing to help steer the design, and will be experienced of using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logging software and other testing equipment.

Location: Christchurch UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition |  I

Your Challenge:

  • Generation of testing procedures and reports.
  • Researching of materials and processes
  • Assembly and testing of prototype hardware
  • Setting up test equipment and conducting laboratory and environmental tests.
  • Driving product development and steering design decisions
  • Managing time to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Communicating progress and challenges with engineering management

What You Bring:

  • Degree (or HND) educated within a relevant Engineering subject.
  • Previous experience of developing new products
  • Knowledge of LVDT’s or solenoid type products advantageous
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, soldering, welding and brazing
  • Materials knowledge
  • UK citizenship

About Us:

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market. Here, we design and manufacture flight critical parts for Commercial and Military aircraft and this is your chance to join us as we grow.


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