Senior Controls Engineer (Test)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. 

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

California:  

 Estimated annual base pay: $102,000 (minimum) - $132,500 (midpoint) - $163,000 (maximum) 

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity  

• 401(k) match (4.5%) 

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) 

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members   

• 12 paid holidays 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire 

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave  

• Paid parental leave  

• Adoption Assistance   

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits  

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life  

• Member referral bonus  

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending  

• Voluntary benefits, including:   

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts  

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop Testing Frameworks: Designs and implements comprehensive testing methodologies to assess product performance and reliability. 

• Lead Testing Projects: Manages and coordinates testing initiatives, collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure timely execution. 

• Analyze Technical Problems: Evaluates complex issues by integrating multiple data sources to identify root causes and devise effective solutions. 

• Mentor Engineering Team: Provides guidance and support to junior engineers, promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance. 

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Works with internal and external partners to define testing requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives. 

Key Skills: 

• Test Automation & Framework Development: Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Proficient in tools like NI TestStand and advanced LabVIEW architectures (Actor Framework, DQMH).

• Programming & Software Development: Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python, C, and MATLAB, with strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles for creating modular and maintainable software.

• System Integration: Skilled in integrating software with hardware components (e.g., sensors like LVDTs, pressure transducers, actuators) and designing closed-loop control systems, including PID control for hydraulic systems and test stands.

• Data Acquisition & Signal Processing: Expertise in data acquisition, signal filtering, ADC, and real-time feedback loops using National Instruments hardware for precise monitoring and control.

• Advanced Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve issues across software, hardware, and system integration layers, driving continuous improvement and optimization.

• Technical Expertise & Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices for test system development, quality assurance, and process standardization.

• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead testing projects from planning to execution, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Source Control Management: Proficient in version control tools like Git and TFS for managing code versioning and team collaboration effectively.

• Analytical Thinking & Data-Driven Decisions: Strong analytical skills to evaluate test data, identify trends, and optimize testing strategies for improved results.

• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration across teams to improve product quality.

Successful candidates typically have:  

• a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field 

• 6+ years’ experience 

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). 

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. 

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