Senior Application Engineer - Military Marine

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Senior/Staff Application Engineer-Military Marine

The Marine Applications Controls and Power Management role designs, models, and creates control code for Woodward control systems used in mission-critical power management systems on marine platforms, with an emphasis on functions like generator synchronization, load sharing/shedding, fault isolation, and overall grid stability. The position partners closely with cross-functional internal teams and works directly with customers such as shipbuilders and defense contractors to define requirements and deliver reliable solutions. It also requires hands-on development and optimization of real-time control code (e.g., GAP/nVe), validation of control strategies using electrical plant simulation tools (e.g., Simulink), and integration of distributed energy resources into shipboard power architectures

Senior: Estimated annual base pay: $93,000-$121,000

Staff:    Estimated annual base pay: $113,000-147,000

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 

Senior Application Engineer:

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Maintenance: Fully proficient with application software and associated operator interface/HMI software to support test setups, debug recommendations, and software changes.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves intricate technical challenges by analyzing multiple information sources and applying innovative solutions.
• Application Processes: Supports the commercial group in proposal creation, technical support of commercial offers, and customer presentations. Creates product specifications, software and application literature for Minor Scope Projects/Systems.
• Project Management: Leads small to medium sized engineering projects, coordinating resources and timelines to achieve project objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Guides the design and implementation of complex application systems, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Key Skills:
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in primary and related technical domains, adept with a range of technologies.
• Effective Communication: Proficient in conveying difficult or sensitive information and fostering consensus.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Skilled in working with multiple global teams and subject matter experts, internal and external, to build consensus and drive successful outcomes across multiple projects.
• Complex Problem Solving: Ability to solve sophisticated technical issues through analytical judgment. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Mentorship and Support: Acts as a resource for junior engineers, providing guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to enhance team expertise.
• Market and Competitive Awareness: Knowledge of market differentiators and competitive landscape to drive strategic initiatives.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze multiple sources of information to make informed strategic decisions.
• Best Practices Knowledge: In depth understanding of industry best practices and their application within the organization. Promotes and implements process improvements
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Skilled in creating, maintaining and adhering to accurate technical requirements, documentation and records.
• Applying Standards: Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into projects.

Other Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS degree AND 4+ years equivalent experience
• International - Bachelors BS/University degree equivalent by Country AND 4+ years equivalent experience

Staff Application Engineer:

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Fully proficient with application software and associated operator interface/HMI software. Capable to structure application software and develop innovative solutions.
• Resolve Technical Challenges: Guides cross functional teams in diagnosing and addressing complex technical issues using innovative and analytical approaches.
• Develop Technology Solutions: Designs and implements advanced application solutions to enhance product functionality and operational efficiency.
• Lead Complex Projects: Directs medium to largescale application engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to technical standards.
• Strategic Planning: Provides expert recommendations to senior management on technology best practices and strategic improvements for processes and services.

Key Skills:

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in engineering principles and applications relevant to the role.
• Effective Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external subject matter experts across various functions to support project initiatives and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Complex Problem Solving: Expertise in addressing and resolving sophisticated technical issues with innovative solutions.
• Advisory Skills: Experience in providing expert advice to leadership on advanced technical matters. Mentor for local or global engineers and handle multiple resources an/or interns to keep programs running efficiently.
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying and mitigating project related risks to support business objectives.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities for in depth evaluation and data driven decision making.
• Process Improvement: Ability to identify and implement best practices to enhance technological processes and services.
• Apply New Technologies: Research and provide marketing technical analysis and market based research of new technologies and competitive analysis. Participant in strategic planning activities with Product Managers and customer opportunity development with sales teams.
• Applying Standards: Strong knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into projects. Ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply new standards.

Other Qualifications:

• 4 Year Bachelors BS AND 8+ years equivalent experience

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.