Staff Designer

Staff Designer

Curtiss-Wright, Defense Electronics, a global leader in defense technologies, is seeking a skilled Staff Designer to join our team in Portland, OR.

Location: Portland, OR

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:

This position will have a strong emphasis on product development support by means of materials modifications, updating designs and drawings

Prepare working plans, drawings, and complete mechanical or electrical drawings of moderately complex components and assemblies

Translate mark-ups or redlines into revised drawings

Read and understand specifications and make adjustment to drawings or specifications as needed.

Verify completed work by checking dimensions, materials, quantities to be used, etc.

Collaborate with PacStar engineering team to ensure efficient data sharing

Other duties as assigned:

Working with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Hardware groups to assist with assembly process, problem solving and fixture design. Use available tools (vertical shaft knee mill, 3D printer, etc.) to test proof of concept parts and make iterative changes as needed.

Rework small quantity prototype parts as needed per assembly or engineering team member requests. These tasks often fall under the category of “Product Refinement” or “Development,” meaning that several small changes may be necessary to achieve the final solution or direction.

Assist with validation testing of products.

What You Bring

3+ years' experience using CAD/CAM to design engineering components and assemblies.

Strong working knowledge of CAD software. SolidWorks experience is required.

Strong background in manufacturing processes and metal fabrication, machining & 3D Printing, desirable.

Familiarity with materials sourcing, (i.e. DigiKey, McMaster-Carr, etc.)

Ability to create working plans and complete drawings of moderately complex components from verbal discussions as well as rough and detailed engineering sketches.

Strong attention to detail to ensure designs are accurate according to specifications.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with members of engineering team.

Time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and competing deadlines.

Knowledge of engineering practices and industry standards.

Who We Are

Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.

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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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