Technical Product Specialist

Technical Product Specialist - Onsite

Curtiss-Wright is a world leader in supplying rugged electronics to the aerospace and defense industries. If you have flown on an airplane or seen a military drone, chances are you have put your trust in technologies developed by Curtiss-Wright.

To support our continued market growth and industry leadership, we are looking for a talented candidate to fill our Technical Product Specialist position aligned with our C5ISR Modular Solutions team which develops Curtiss-Wright’s most advanced embedded electronics. Candidates should have hands-on hardware and software industry experience and passion for technology to join the Curtiss-Wright team.

As an integral member of our Product Management team, you will contribute to the overall success of the entire C5ISR product portfolio.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Salary: $82,100 - $109,500 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.

What We Offer:

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits  I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I  Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Own and manage the C5ISR sales/customer demo/loaner equipment pool

• Track, configure, maintain and refresh demo hardware and software assets

• Coordinate shipping returns, inventory, and lifecycle management of demonstration systems

• Design, assemble, and configure customer demonstration systems

• Preform board-level hardware integration and system bring-up

• Install and configure operating systems, middleware and applications software

• Validate readiness and reliability of demo platforms for customer engagements

• Support technical sales pursuits through preparation of customized demos

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on product showcases, trade shows, and customer presentations

• Create technical presentations and supporting customer-facing documentation

• Conduct technical evaluations, benchmarking, and performance testing

• Document findings and provide recommendations for product improvements

• Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues

• Coordinate technical activities with third-party partners

• Work closely with product management, engineering, business development and marketing teams

• Provide technical feedback from customer interactions to product teams

What You Bring:

• A highly motivated and curious self-starter with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, a sense of urgency, and an attention to detail

• Relevant hardware and/or software engineering degree, or equivalent industry experience

• 4+ years work experience in defense, aerospace, or mission critical systems

• Excellent organizational abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to create customer documentation and technical presentations

Technical Skills:

• Expert working knowledge of Linux

• Strong experience with embedded systems and board support package environments

• Strong hands-on hardware skills with VPX hardware and associated usability/integration

• Experience with board bring-up, system integration and excellent troubleshooting skills

• Familiarity with networking, embedded software deployment and system testing

• Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

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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