Staff/Senior Application Engineer - Military Marine

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. 

Estimated annual base pay:

Level 3:  $94,800 (min) $118,500 (mid)  $142,800 (max)

Level 4:  $112,400 (min)  $140,500 (mid) $168,600 (max)

• 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 

Are You Ready to Make Your Mark? The Staff/ Senior Application Engineer reports to the Engineering Leader and is responsible for development of Military marine propulsion and power control systems. This position works under a low level of supervision with a high level of independent work. The Staff/Senior Application Engineer provides awareness and understanding of overall project portfolio, interactions and issues. This position has a high level of industry/Customer contact and industry awareness. In addition, this position participates in technical evaluation of new opportunities evaluation of customer requirements, specifications, and proposals within the PLC process.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Proficiency with GAP software to support control code development for GE LM (500/2500/6000) marine engines and other marine turbines used in propulsion and power plants.
• HMI software development (iFix, Ignition, Citect) to interface with control system.
• Creates and updates BOM's, wiring diagrams, drawings, electrical schematics, test plans, training material, creation of O&M manuals for the customer, WPLM and EFMS as necessary to support the project/team.
• Requirements development and management using tools like (Helix, DOORS, JIRA)
• Oversees software and hardware qualifications to OEM specifications.
• Coordinates project milestones/project scope and ensures activities associated with the PLC process and department level procedures.
• Lead design reviews both internally and with customers to resolve technical and programming issues. Creates and accountable for robust/reliable test plans for V&V efforts.
• Participate and perform action items as a team member or lead projects involving other engineers and cross-functional team members
• Lead projects for analyzing and sizing third party internal/external products and definition. Understanding of functionality and interface to WW systems and components. Includes setup, SW programming and debug. Will be inclusive of items such as HMI, Cabinets, SW.
• Participate in strategic planning activities which include roadmap creation with PLM's and customer opportunity development with sales teams. This includes customer needs assessment for technical feasibility, system/LRU selection (scope of supply), leading technical proposals and full architecture development.
• Provide support to customers and the Customer Service group on more complex challenges to maintain existing designs and resolve customer field issues
• Create application or system level product specifications, software, and application literature for Major Scope Projects/Systems. This includes items such as ISS, Compliance Matrix, MVP's,FMEA, DOSO's, customer manuals and technical specifications for custom or standard designed products/applications. Will propose and evaluate new approaches to problems encountered by the project team.

Other Essential Functions:

• Field Service as needed, RCCA activities, Help desk, drafting, customer training, etc.

What We Are Looking For:

• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to effectively operate in the project team environment and communicate with customers.
• Assists with the development of department and organization procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations, (Customer, internal and management). Writes and communicates critical reports. Leads complex design reviews, internally and Customer. Expert technical writing skills (procedures, reports, proposals, etc.) May write and present technical papers at Conferences/Industry events. Highly refined communications skills-- represents Woodward in the industry.
• Competent complex problem solving/troubleshooting skills for both components and subsystems.
• Competent in the use of PCs and associated software.
• Strong knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs. Ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply new standards.
• Applied knowledge of design tools, strong use of and reinforcement of DFSS tools and methodologies; competent knowledge of Engineering quality systems (PLC, engineering change, configuration management).
• Demonstrates leadership skills; ability to drive results across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrates strategic, long-term process and planning.
• Ability to strategically prioritize based on business needs.

Level 3:

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Sciences (BS)-in technical degree-required
• 5 plus years of relevant job experience
• Relevant experience
• GE LM engine control experience.

Level 4:

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Sciences (BS)-in technical degree-required
• US-Master’s Degree in Sciences (MS)-in technical degree-strongly preferred
• 8 plus years of relevant job experience
• Relevant experience
• GE LM engine control experience.

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.