Senior Product Engineer - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright

Ottawa, CAonsite$90k-$120k/yrPosted Jul 27, 2026
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About the role

Senior Product Engineer - Onsite Position

We’re seeking a passionate, Product Engineer who thrives on solving complex system-level challenges and is driven to push the boundaries of mission-critical embedded technology at our world class facility in Ottawa, ON!

If you bring deep expertise in several of the areas listed below and a genuine excitement for rugged deployed systems for harsh environment, we want to hear from you. Join a collaborative, high-energy engineering team in Ottawa, ON, where your ideas will be heard, and turned into reality alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Location: Ottawa, ON-Onsite Position

Salary Range: $90,300 - $120,400 plus bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

You will drive the full systems engineering product lifecycle for development of rugged deployed systems for harsh environments. This includes:

Delivering innovative, reliable systems that perform under extreme conditions - all while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Leading integration and test activities

Ensuring compliance with rigorous environmental and safety standards

Debug and test new embedded and system products at the forefront of technology

Support and enhance existing products

Champion test automation for products

Apply established development processes and assist in process improvements

Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation

Contribute to the release of manufacturing technical data packages for products

What you Bring:

Proven Product Engineering Experience

Experience with rugged deployed systems for harsh environments (requirements, design, integration, verification, certification)

Development of electronic assemblies optimized for rugged environments and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Requirements management, traceability, and validation; ability to write clear, formal documentation

Hands-On & Problem-Solving Skills

Outstanding debug and troubleshooting of rugged computing systems (hardware, firmware, OS level)

Proficient across Windows and Linux environments

Scripting/automation experience (Python or similar)

Cross-disciplinary awareness of electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing impacts

Professional Attributes

Results-driven self-starter who manages multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Exceptional problem-solving, creativity, and engineering judgment

Strong verbal and written communication; comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical audiences

Team player who leads by example, takes ownership, holds self accountable, and drives continuous improvement

Passion for customer success and team development

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science, Technologist Diploma or equivalent will be considered

8 years systems engineering experience in rugged deployed systems for harsh environments

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.

To learn more visit Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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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.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $90k-$120k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in Canada.

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