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Sr Design Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/5/2025

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Exciting new opportunity to help design the next generation of Air Compressor for Navy vessels!!!


Sr. Design Engineer - Air Compressor


Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Engineering, this is an ideal opportunity to step into a challenging role directly impacting the security of our nation. As we expand our Air Compressor offerings, CW is looking for an experienced air compressor and rotating machinery design engineer who can help us lead cutting edge air compressor technology into the next generation of Navy vessels.

The ideal candidate will have obtained their BS in Mechanical Engineering, or other equivalent field of study, and will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the air compressor industry. In this position, you will be challenged on an individual level through one or more customer funded programs with the support of your peers and management.


Location: Remote (preferred Bethlehem, PA)


We Take Care of Our People

Paid 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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture


Your Challenge

  • Direct or perform the design and development of reciprocating and centrifugal compressor products including the development and management of project work plans and the project execution to satisfy technical, cost, and schedule objectives
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and other departments to develop overall compressor system solutions
  • Manage the overall development costs as well as the costs of the resulting products
  • Define and manage product design requirements in accordance with internal and contract requirements
  • Develop engineering models and perform analyses to support the design of the compressor products
  • Lead project engineering team meetings with internal resources, customers and the US Navy
  • Prepare procedures, and train and support manufacturing technicians to ensure the products are manufactured, assembled and tested correctly
  • Develop tooling and prepare engineering drawings and specifications to support the manufacture and test of the products including the disposition of non-conformances that occur
  • Prepare and submit test procedures, reports, operating guidelines, maintenance plans and other software deliverables
  • Analyze test results to confirm product performance compliance, design adequacy, and to identify areas for product improvement
  • Support the entire product life-cycle including field support, trouble-shooting, repair and operator support
  • Implement product improvement programs to minimize cost, improve performance, improve reliability and promote standardization
  • Support the development of proposals including the review of contracts and specifications
  • Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements are addressed effectively
  • Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members, customers and internal management
  • Other opportunities within the business for career growth as time permits


What You Bring

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Preferred) with minimum 7 years’ experience in the reciprocating or centrifugal compressor industry
  • Project management or project leadership while working in a team environment preferred
  • Material processing knowledge (Machining and Fabrication)
  • Knowledge of Industry Standards (Military, ASTM, SAE, etc)
  • Proficiency with a solid modeling program (SolidWorks Preferred)
  • FEA experience a plus
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organization, communication (written and oral), and presentation skills
  • Self-starter, motivated, and action-oriented individual able to excel in an environment with individual accountability


Travel

  • 10% or less


Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance


Curtiss-Wright Engineered Pump Division (EPD) and its predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. EPD's pumps go to the heart of the systems that enable the Navy's ships and submarines to protect our nation. Today, EPD is the leading supplier of mission-critical pumps for the U.S. Navy's Ford & Nimitz Class aircraft carriers and Virginia Class submarines, as well as the Navy's next generation Columbia Class submarine. EPD also supports the entire naval fleet with various innovative pumping solutions such as composite pumps and parts, and provides complete overhaul, upgrade and field service capabilities.


For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/epd/default.aspx

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team 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 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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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.


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