Senior Electrical Engineer - Product Engineering

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. 

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-PRODUCT ENGINEERING

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000 (minimum) - $121,000 (midpoint) - $149,000 (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, including floating 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:

• Technical Problem Resolution: Analyze and solve complex electrical engineering challenges using a variety of technologies and best practices,. Design, support, and test moderate to high complexity hardware boards and circuits..
• Project Leadership: Lead and manage electrical engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards, even when faced with conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements..
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple teams and subject matter experts to integrate and optimize electrical systems across projects, provides estimates and task schedules, conducts design reviews.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and serve as a technical resource for junior engineers and team members.
• Industry Knowledge Management: Stay updated on industry trends and competitive differentiators to inform engineering strategies and decision making.

Key Skills:

• Electrical Engineering Expertise: Indepth knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices across diverse technologies. Complete understanding of component function and testing requirements.
• Complex Problem Solving: Ability to analyze and resolve intricate technical issues using multiple data sources and good root-causing and trouble-shooting skills.
• Project Leadership: Skilled in leading projects with minimal guidance, ensuring timely and quality outcomes.
• Technical Innovation: Proficient in developing new perspectives and innovative solutions for existing technical challenges.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Expertise in working with multiple teams and subject matter experts to achieve consensus and project goals.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of market differentiators and best practices to inform engineering decisions.
• Independent Work Ethic: Capable of operating independently with minimal supervision, managing ongoing activities effectively.
• Communication Skills: Proficient in conveying complex and sensitive information clearly to diverse stakeholders. Able to effectively communicate with customers.
• Resource Mentorship: Acts as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues, fostering team development.
• Strategic Impact: Ability to influence and impact a range of project activities across multiple teams and operational areas. Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs.

Other Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience

Successful Candidates Should Have:

• Solid knowledge of engineering quality systems (examples: Product Life Cycle, engineering change, configuration management)
• Competent skills in complex problem solving and troubleshooting of Electronics Control Systems
• Experience supporting electronic manufacturing processes and operations.

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.