What You Will Do:
System Requirement Definition - Derive the requirements from the analysis of the super system and establishes acceptance criteria for these requirements. Able to resolve and negotiate requirement conflicts in order to establish a complete and consistent requirement set for the system. Identify areas of uncertainty and risk when determining requirements. Assess the impact of changes to requirements on the solution and program. Works across the organization to ensure that we are managing the technical development process across the enterprise.
System Validation & Verification - Perform the review of each system requirement and confirms the origin and need for the requirement and that the requirement is reasonable. Identify and resolves conflicts between various requirements and elements within the system. Perform the technical planning for system validation. Review and approves the system validation requirements and test plans. Works with the team to execute the validation plan and resolve issues with validation testing. Reviews and approves validation test reports for internal and external use.
System Architecture Definition - Determine system architecture that best meets the system requirements. Understand and evaluates various architectures and the rationale behind them along with the ability and risks associated with each architecture to meet the system requirements and business objectives. Perform the necessary System Modeling and Simulation, Engineering Mathematical and Quantitative Analysis, and other analysis as necessary to support system architecture trade studies.
Technical Risk Management - Perform technical system risk planning and appropriate risk mitigation actions. Participate in identifying and planning for enterprise risks and risk mitigation actions. Performs the technical risk mitigation actions within the project plan and helps resolve program impacts of the risk mitigation testing.
System Design Implementation - Coordinate with the PMO to design the project plan throughout the phases of the PLC project to ensure that the project can be successfully executed and risks mitigated as soon as practical. Perform System Engineering work and engages other stakeholders within the enterprise, supply base, and customer.
Provides leadership of system and subsystem technical scope defined above and takes a lead role with engineers, designers and technicians.
Is skilled at understanding the system requirements and negotiating any changes or tradeoffs at the systems, subsystems and components level.
Excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills for systems, subsystems and components.
Is able to effectively interface with all the multiple disciplines on the team and with our customers and suppliers. Passionate and motivated to deliver the system while keeping the team aligned.
Leads the evaluation of the big picture and have the necessary attentions to detail. Open Minded to Rational Risk Taking. Able to learn quickly and adapt.
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills. Metrics organization and processing (clear message and data filtering for management presentation purposes)
Drives self and team to get the desired results. Excellent planning of both own and Team workload against priorities and targets.
Uses sound engineering judgment and the best available data to make decisions. Shows high integrity in evaluating the system, system risks, and enterprise impacts.
Coaches and mentors team members. Asks questions that challenge assumptions, validate conclusions and explores possibilities throughout the PLC process.
Skilled in the use and application of design tools; solid use of DFSS tools and methodologies; solid knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, Engineering change, configuration management). Effective at utilizing required analytical tools.
Fluency in both Polish and English.
Target oriented with strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Nice to have knowledge and experience (one or many):
- Manufacturing experience (end of line testers, cooperation with production to set up the new product)
- Testing experience (test scenarios and test cases creation for verification purposes).
- SW development experience (basics of programming languages, knowledge about SW development process and life-cycle)
Salary range from 17 500 to 27 500 PLN gross – depending on experience
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Hybrid work model
Relocation & Educational support
Skills Required
- Fluency in Polish and English
- Leadership of system and subsystem technical scope
- Ability to derive, negotiate, and manage system requirements and acceptance criteria
- System Validation & Verification experience, including review and approval of validation test plans and reports
- System architecture definition, modeling, simulation, and quantitative analysis skills
- Technical risk management and mitigation planning experience
- Experience coordinating system design implementation with PMO and stakeholders
- Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, written/verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Experience with design tools, DFSS methodologies, and engineering quality systems (configuration management, engineering change processes)
- Coaching and mentoring team members; leadership and accountability
- Manufacturing experience (end-of-line testers, production setup)
- Testing experience (creating test scenarios and test cases for verification)
- Software development basics (knowledge of programming languages and SW lifecycle)
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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