Principal Hardware Engineer
Location
Ashburn, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 03, 2026
**Principal Hardware Engineer**
Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced **Principal Hardware Engineer** to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves planning, leading, and **designing complex electrical boards,** including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in **3U and 6U VPX** form factors; and custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, and has a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges across design, testing, and production phases.
**Location:** Ashburn, VA, Hybrid/Remote Northeast US
**Salary Range:** $144,100.00 - $190,000.00 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qu...
Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced **Principal Hardware Engineer** to join our Defense Solutions Group. This role involves planning, leading, and **designing complex electrical boards,** including single board computers (SBC), FPGA, switch, and input/output cards in **3U and 6U VPX** form factors; and custom form-factor systems incorporating software, firmware, and hardware security elements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in electronic components, integrated circuitry, mechanical systems, and DSP systems, and has a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges across design, testing, and production phases.
**Location:** Ashburn, VA, Hybrid/Remote Northeast US
**Salary Range:** $144,100.00 - $190,000.00 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qu...