Applications Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of application engineers supporting nuclear power generation customers and projects
• Provide technical leadership for the selection, sizing, specification, and application of valves, actuators, and related equipment
• Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, sales teams, and nuclear utilities
• Review customer specifications, engineering requirements, and regulatory standards to develop compliant technical solutions
• Support proposal development, bid reviews, technical presentations, and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to ensure successful execution
• Mentor and develop application engineering team members while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in customer meetings, technical conferences, and industry events (periodic travel of 10–25% required)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in nuclear power generation, power plant equipment, or industrial automation
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear power plant systems and plant operations
• Experience with control valves, isolation valves, safety-related valves, actuators, and associated control systems
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, drawings, P&IDs, and engineering documentation
• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance programs and regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants, SMR technologies, or nuclear EPC projects
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes applicable to nuclear and power generation equipment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Competitive Pay and Recognition Programs

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and a technology leader in advanced technologies for high-performance platforms and critical applications. Our Enertech business unit is a global leader in providing valves, actuators, and instrumentation specifically for the Nuclear Power Industry.