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Staff/Senior Staff Geared Rotary Actuation Engineer

Woodward HRT/MPC
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Niles
6300 West Howard Street (Show on map)
Jul 08, 2025

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: $114,400 (minimum) - $143,000 (midpoint) - $171,600 (maximum)

Senior Staff:

Estimated annual base pay: $131,600 (minimum) - $164,500 (midpoint) - $197,400 (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
  • 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.

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an experienced Geared Rotary Actuation Engineer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Staff/Sr. Staff Geared Rotary Actuation Engineer, reporting to the Engineering Leader, is responsible for leading product design efforts, mentoring engineers, and contributing to process improvements, strategic planning, and presentations. Operating with minimal supervision, the role involves independent work, oversight of project portfolios, and awareness of industry trends and customer needs. The engineer engages in high-level customer interactions, provides technical evaluations of new opportunities within the PLC process, and participates in enterprise negotiations.

Expertise includes designing geared rotary actuators (GRA), geared hinges, compound planetary systems, and high torque gear transmission systems to drive doors, utility actuation, and flight control surfaces in the aerospace market. Experience with specifying gear materials and associated special processes as well as understanding gear drive lubrication for aerospace applications is desired.

What you will be doing...

  • Design and optimize GRA products using CAD tools for accuracy, durability, and reliability.
  • Select materials and component architectures to develop prototypes for performance optimization.
  • Test design concepts under various conditions and predict reliability and life estimates.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary and manufacturing teams for system integration and scalable designs.
  • Innovate to enhance performance, reduce costs, and contribute to patents and business growth.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain thorough design documentation.
  • Lead GRA development projects, ensuring on-time delivery and providing technical support.
  • Stay updated on industry advancements and align designs with market trends and customer needs.

What we are looking for...

Staff:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
  • Greater than 8 years' experience in related field, including post-graduate experience

Senior Staff:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)
  • Greater than 12 years in related field required, including post-graduate experience.

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.

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