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Curtiss-Wright

Engineered sensors, controls, and nuclear equipment

Performance Engineer Intern - ME

Summer 2026Updated
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's
Idaho Falls, ID, USA
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Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Working towards a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • This is an onsite Internship, only apply if you are able to live in Idaho Falls for the summer
  • Have a foundational understanding of, or desire to learn thermodynamics and heat transfer relating to power plants
  • Good problem-solving abilities
  • Must be a team player and have knowledge of MS Office suite
  • Having programming skills is a plus (Python, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Learn features of a condition based and thermal performance monitoring software, how it can detect issues, optimize efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness
  • Collect data and interpret results, conduct analysis and write analysis and reports; capability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results
  • Build models of power plants and equipment assets for condition based and thermal performance monitoring
  • May assist with provide training of software and/or technical support to customers
  • Assist with the test of our beta software using various methods and tools

About the company

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Curtiss-Wright

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Curtiss-Wright is a global engineering company delivering mission-critical components and services across three segments: Aerospace & Defense, Commercial/Industrial, and Power Generation. It makes electronic sensors and controls, embedded computing, and instrumentation for aerospace and defense; industrial automation products like valves, pumps, and containment doors for commercial markets; and reactor coolant pumps and control rod drive mechanisms for nuclear power plants. Its products target industries with high regulatory barriers, supporting long-term contracts and aftermarket services. The goal is to provide reliable, essential equipment and ongoing support to major contractors, utilities, and industrial manufacturers, fostering durable partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Davidson, NC

Founded

1929

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales reached $924 million, with 19.4% adjusted operating margin and 116% cash conversion.
  • Backlog hit $4.5 billion, up 10%, after $1.1 billion of Q2 new orders.
  • Management raised 2026 guidance and authorized $700 million of repurchases on September 10.

What critics are saying

  • Kevin Rayment replaces Lynn Bamford on January 1, 2027, risking execution drift.
  • Defense Electronics depends on Leidos IFPC and Northrop ITDS programs; delays hit 2027 revenue.
  • A failed defense-program transition would crush backlog conversion and end Curtiss-Wright’s growth story.

What makes Curtiss-Wright unique

  • Curtiss-Wright’s moat is certified, ruggedized control and computing for mission-critical defense platforms.
  • Cheswick’s 118-acre nuclear-and-naval plant deepens switching costs through qualified manufacturing and testing.
  • Its 2026 launches—DTS1 Nano, ISM2, and ITDS processors—span UAS, mobility, and aircraft defense.

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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Recognition
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

International Science and Technology Center
Oct 30th, 2026
United States and Kazakhstan launch American Small Modular Reactor simulator training center in Almaty.

United States and Kazakhstan launch American Small Modular Reactor simulator training center in Almaty. ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Today the United States and Kazakhstan held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) simulator classroom at the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) in Almaty. The simulator classroom is an education and digital training tool developed by Holtec International in partnership with Curtiss-Wright and replicates the main control room environment of the Holtec SMR-300 SMR. The U.S. Department of State funded the simulator through its Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. Kazakh students, engineers, and future reactor operators can now train on a full working replica of an American SMR control room and gain hands-on experience with advanced American nuclear technology. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Security Assistance Shawna J. Wilson and U.S. Consul General in Almaty Peter J. Kaufman joined Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy Asset Makhambetov, Vice-Minister of Science and Higher Education Gulzat Kobenova, INP Director General Sayabek Sakhiyev, and International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) Executive Director Karina Anguelieva to cut the ribbon. "This simulator is an investment in people," said Deputy Assistant Secretary Wilson. "A nuclear power program needs skilled operators, engineers, regulators, and security professionals who know the technology inside and out. The United States is proud to support Kazakhstan in developing its future in the field of the peaceful use of nuclear energy." "Along with research reactors, accelerator complexes, the Kazakhstan materials testing Tokamak, and radiochemical laboratories, this simulator will serve as another key component of the nation's scientific and technological infrastructure, expanding opportunities for the practical training of specialists," said Deputy Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy Asset Makhambetov. The simulator is a full working replica of the control room of the Holtec SMR-300 reactor. Three FIRST implementing partners built it: * The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), an international organization headquartered in Astana, served as prime grantee and project integrator. * Holtec International, a U.S. SMR vendor, designed the simulator around its SMR-300 reactor. * Curtiss-Wright, a U.S. engineering firm, developed and installed the simulator and is training INP personnel to operate it. "As the host of ISTC's headquarters, Kazakhstan has long been at the heart of our mission to put science at the service of peace and development. As an implementing partner, ISTC is proud today to see this project successfully delivered, thanks to the hard work of all partners and the support of the United States Government through the FIRST programme. Here at the Institute of Nuclear Physics, this simulator classroom will become a regional hub for training and knowledge exchange for a new generation of specialists from Kazakhstan and Central Asia," said ISTC Executive Director Karina Anguelieva. The United States and Kazakhstan plan for the simulator to anchor a regional center of excellence SMR training facility. The center would train nuclear energy professionals and future reactor operators from Kazakhstan and across Central Asia on advanced U.S. nuclear technologies and the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation. "Today's ceremony marks a new chapter in our bilateral civil nuclear cooperation, and brings us one step closer to a future where U.S. SMRs can help Kazakhstan meet growing energy demands while upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation," Consul General Peter Kaufman said. Both countries welcome the safe and secure expansion of nuclear power, which delivers reliable energy, creates jobs in both countries, strengthens energy security, and drives technology innovation. The United States remains fully committed to helping states that seek civil nuclear energy, particularly small modular reactor (SMR) technology, access these benefits, which a strong nuclear nonproliferation regime makes possible. About FIRST: The U.S. Department of State's FIRST Program helps partner countries build responsible nuclear energy programs to meet their economic development and energy security goals under the highest standards of nuclear security, safety, and nonproliferation. Kazakhstan joined FIRST in 2022 as the program's first partner in Central Asia. The partnership builds on more than three decades of U.S.-Kazakhstan nonproliferation cooperation. Media Contact: ISTC Communication Department [email protected]

MarketScreener
Oct 29th, 2026
Curtiss-Wright Corporation announces capital investment to expand operations in Round Rock, Texas.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announces capital investment to expand operations in Round Rock, Texas. Published on 10/29/2026 at 10:36 am EDT S&P Capital IQ Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced a $30 million capital investment to expand operations at its Round Rock, Texas facility to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in support of critical nuclear energy and industrial applications. The expansion will benefit the Company?s Naval & Power segment by increasing manufacturing capacity for Curtiss-Wright?s pressure and temperature sensor product lines while creating space to accommodate future developments in the Company?s extensive instrumentation and control portfolio, including radiation monitoring systems. Beyond increasing the facility?s manufacturing space, the site expansion is designed to improve production flow and create opportunities to increase output and operational efficiency. It will also provide additional space for an engineering-driven Advanced Innovation Center, a metrology testing laboratory, and a project management office, strengthening collaboration across the organization and enhancing responsiveness to customer needs. As part of the expansion, the Company expects to increase its headcount at the Round Rock facility, providing opportunities for the local community. (C) S&P Capital IQ - 2026

Trefis
Oct 21st, 2026
35 stocks just made new 52-week lows.

35 stocks just made new 52-week lows. October 21st, 2026 · by Trefis Team SPYYTD+14.0% SPYYTD+14.0% QQQYTD+18.3% As of Tuesday, October 20, there are 35 US and Canada-listed stocks in the Trefis coverage universe trading at their 52-week lows. The screen only considers companies with a market value above $500 million. At about $18.3 billion in market value, Curtiss-Wright (CW) is the largest company on the list; its stock is down 12.8% over the past month and down 9.0% over the past year. Industrials contributed the most names, 17 of the 35. For context, the S&P 500 is down 0.6% over the past month, including dividends. Every Name On The List Here are all 35 names, sorted by market capitalization, with returns over four windows: | Tickers | Market Cap | 1D Return | 1W Return | 1M Return | 1Y Return | | CW | $18.3 Bil | -0.4% | -1.4% | -12.8% | -9.0% | | MTZ | $14.6 Bil | -1.9% | -9.1% | -16.0% | -7.2% | | FN | $12.7 Bil | -2.0% | -16.9% | -11.5% | -13.3% | | BWXT | $12.3 Bil | -1.2% | -3.3% | -9.0% | -33.5% | | SPXC | $8.2 Bil | -1.4% | -4.5% | -9.4% | -10.8% | | DY | $7.6 Bil | -0.9% | -6.5% | -13.6% | -13.8% | | KTOS | $7.3 Bil | -0.5% | -3.4% | -19.8% | -53.1% | | AVAV | $5.9 Bil | -0.2% | -7.5% | -26.9% | -66.4% | | MOS | $5.7 Bil | -0.3% | -6.9% | -25.8% | -36.8% | | VSEC | $4.8 Bil | -1.0% | -4.1% | -13.1% | -1.6% | | QBTS | $4.4 Bil | -0.4% | -12.0% | -33.4% | -69.3% | | OTF | $4.1 Bil | -1.2% | -2.6% | -13.4% | -28.9% | | RGTI | $3.9 Bil | -0.1% | -8.8% | -29.5% | -74.9% | | CIFR | $3.6 Bil | -0.7% | -21.7% | -53.0% | -52.7% | | ACHR | $3.1 Bil | -1.5% | -10.4% | -26.7% | -64.6% | | CALM | $2.9 Bil | -0.5% | -1.6% | -14.9% | -32.8% | | FLY | $2.6 Bil | -2.0% | -11.1% | -28.5% | -38.1% | | LEU | $2.2 Bil | -0.2% | -18.2% | -29.0% | -71.1% | | FRMI | $1.9 Bil | -2.6% | -21.0% | -41.9% | -89.1% | | MPT | $1.6 Bil | -3.9% | -12.5% | -24.9% | -42.4% | | GBX | $1.2 Bil | -2.5% | -4.3% | -10.4% | -14.6% | | JBLU | $1.1 Bil | 0.0% | -13.1% | -36.3% | -37.6% | | AMPX | $1.1 Bil | -0.1% | -11.4% | -21.1% | -36.0% | | FUN | $0.8 Bil | -5.4% | -22.9% | -36.5% | -62.4% | | WLFC | $0.8 Bil | -0.3% | -5.7% | -32.5% | -12.8% | | PSEC | $0.7 Bil | -1.3% | -10.8% | -31.2% | -33.6% | | TE | $0.7 Bil | -2.8% | -21.8% | -44.5% | -42.8% | | FMC | $0.7 Bil | -0.9% | -36.1% | -47.9% | -81.5% | | NMFC | $0.6 Bil | -0.6% | -2.1% | -7.6% | -17.9% | | PFLT | $0.6 Bil | -0.6% | -4.4% | -10.6% | -15.6% | | RCAT | $0.6 Bil | -3.4% | -12.8% | -35.0% | -61.5% | | PZZA | $0.6 Bil | -1.3% | -3.0% | -7.7% | -62.6% | | SLRC | $0.6 Bil | -0.3% | -2.7% | -7.6% | -12.7% | | EOSE | $0.6 Bil | -7.2% | -27.6% | -58.7% | -88.8% | | HNRG | $0.5 Bil | -2.7% | -18.7% | -24.5% | -42.6% | Damaged Businesses Or Marked-Down Prices? Curtiss-Wright (CW) trades at 33.8 times trailing earnings, grew revenue 10.5% over the last twelve months and offers a free cash flow yield of 3.4%. MasTec (MTZ) trades at 29.6 times trailing earnings, grew revenue 23.5% over the last twelve months and offers a free cash flow yield of 1.7%. Across the list, one-month moves range from -58.7% for Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE) to -7.6% for SLR Investment (SLRC). Over the past year, the median name here is down 37.6%. 1 of the 35 names is also S&P 500 members. If any of these names tempt you, resist buying on price alone. Our Buy the Dip screen asks the follow-up question that matters: which marked-down stocks still have the growth and cash generation to recover. Catching Falling Prices Is A Skill. Not Needing To Is A Strategy Buying stocks at 52-week lows works brilliantly on the survivors and painfully on the rest, and nobody rings a bell to tell you which is which. The honest answer for most investors is to stop needing that call. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio holds roughly 30 businesses selected for the traits that make recoveries likely in the first place: consistent cash generation, strong margins, resilient balance sheets. It has a track record of outpacing a benchmark that combines the S&P 500, the S&P MidCap 400, and the Russell 2000. Watch the low list for information; let a disciplined basket do the buying.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 19th, 2026
Marvell, Curtiss-Wright and EQT: three stocks beating the market with up to 283% returns

Three stocks stand out for sustained growth, rising margins and strong returns: Marvell Technology, Curtiss-Wright and EQT. Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL), a fabless designer of data processing and networking chips, has returned 235% over five years. Its revenue grew 33.8% a year over the last two years, and projected growth for the next 12 months is 65.4%. The stock trades at $227.15, or 42.7x forward P/E. Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW), which serves aerospace, industrial, electronic, and maritime industries, has returned 283%. Revenue grew 10.2% a year over two years, and buybacks lifted earnings per share faster than sales. It trades at $501.54, or 31.1x forward P/E. EQT (NYSE: EQT), the largest US natural gas producer by daily volume, has returned 168%. Its free cash flow margin is 30.8%, and it trades at $54.24, or 17.4x forward P/E.

Associated Press
Oct 14th, 2026
Curtiss-Wright installs training simulator at TerraPower's Natrium nuclear site in Wyoming

Curtiss-Wright has delivered and installed a Stage 1 Training Simulator at TerraPower's Natrium site in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The full-scope simulator replicates plant equipment and system conditions to support operator training and licensing. It runs on Curtiss-Wright's 3KEYMASTER simulation software. George Piccard, vice president of plant operations at TerraPower, said the simulator lays the foundation to scale a qualified nuclear workforce across future Natrium plants. Under earlier contracts, Curtiss-Wright will also develop the Distributed Control Systems and the Reactor Protection System for the plant. The Natrium design pairs a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten salt energy storage system that can lift output to 500 megawatts. Kemmerer Unit 1 is expected to be the first utility-scale advanced nuclear plant.

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