Staff/Senior Staff Systems Engineer

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.

Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $113,200 (minimum) - $147,000 (midpoint) - $181,000 (maximum)

Senior Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $145,000 (minimum) - $181,000 (midpoint) - $218,000 (maximum)

• 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 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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.

*Open to Fort Collins, CO or Niles, IL locations*

Staff Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust system architectures aligned with organizational requirements.

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute complex engineering projects within timelines.

• Identify and resolve intricate technical challenges using advanced analytical methods.

• Advise senior management on emerging technologies and best practices to improve systems.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers to enhance their technical skills and ensure best practices.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in systems engineering and complex system architecture design.

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking for technical challenges.

• Strong technical leadership and ability to guide cross-functional teams.

• Strategic technology planning and advisory expertise for business needs.

• Clear communication skills for technical concepts and stakeholder collaboration.

Senior Staff Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior technical expert, advising leadership on complex systems engineering matters.

• Shape and implement strategies that align with organizational goals and anticipate industry trends.

• Lead and oversee high-risk, multifaceted engineering projects across departments.

• Develop innovative solutions for unique, complex challenges that broadly impact the business.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.

Key Skills:

• In-depth expertise in systems engineering and advanced technologies.

• Strategic planning and ability to align initiatives with business objectives.

• Leadership of high-risk, cross-functional, and complex projects.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends for informed solutions.

• Exceptional stakeholder influence and communication skills for senior leadership.

Successful candidates have:

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences (BS) in relevant field AND

• 8+ years experience

• Provides leadership of system and subsystem technical scope defined above and takes a lead role with engineers, designers and technicians

Application window is anticipated to close 30 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 
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