Senior Principal Engineer - Aerial Refueling Systems
New Yesterday
We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, with experience in air-to-air refueling systems, to join our Defense & Security Proposals team. A multidisciplinary team responsible for the development of technical proposals to potential customers for the C-390 Millenium, the new generation military multi-mission aircraft.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
- LEVEL of RESPONSIBILITY: Principal Engineer - Will be responsible for and be a technical reference within their discipline(s) on a medium to large projects. May coordinate work for junior to senior level engineers on large projects.
- Analyze customer and market requirements, propose solutions, organize, and oversee the technical proposal for potential new customers of the C-390 Millenium.
- Liaise with Embraer partners in the United States by responding to technical inquiries and providing technical guidance related to Embraer C-390 Millenium model.
- Execute technical assessments of potential product development to meet customers' needs, particularly related to air-to-air refueling systems.
- Provide on-site technical support at meetings with potential partners and customers (domestically and internationally).
- Collaborate with internal engineering specialists to obtain technical input to ensure bids meet clients' specifications and standards.
- Set up project milestones, risk management and estimate engineering labor for project accomplishment in the pre-sales phase.
- Work closely with the business development team in the prospection of new market opportunities.
- Maintain contact with stakeholders, interface areas, other company units, customers and partners.
- Supports special projects and/or other duties as assigned by management.
- Support process improvements, quality improvement initiatives, product improvements and support strategic initiatives to advance their discipline.
- Participate/lead open discussions regarding ways of working and on-going projects - support/lead any ongoing improvement initiatives in line with business needs.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education:
- The position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 12 years of experience in the defense aerospace sector
- Broad knowledge in fuel and air-to-air refueling systems demonstrated through prior work experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Must have experience in development, integration and certification of air-to-air refueling systems and components to meet platform mission objectives.
- Experience in working with or for U.S. primes and OEMs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- The successful candidates will be energetic; driven; able to work independently and in a team; and able to work/guide the completion of projects.
- The position requires strong organizational and communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
- Broad understanding of the defense & security aviation sector and military missions, particularly air-to-air refueling.
- General knowledge of aircraft systems.
- Experience with airworthiness certification criteria standards such as MIL-STD-516.
- Ability to translate customer requirements into the design and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated experience with the design and certification of fuel and air-to-air refueling systems.
- Knowledge of NATO standards for air-to-air refueling including refueling equipment (experience with boom is a differential), clearance process and operational procedures (e.g.: rendezvous, formation, safety, communications).
- Must be willing to occasionally travel to partners and potential customer sites (domestically and internationally) and to Embraer headquarters in Brazil.
- Previous knowledge of the C-390 Millenium model is not required.
- Proficient computer skills with use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to become involved in simultaneous projects in a multi-disciplined team environment.
- High attention to detail, self-starter and results driven.
- Customer focused with good relationship building skills.
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- Availability for domestic and international travel.
- Onsite work mode
- Candidate must be eligible to obtain a U.S. DoD secret-level or higher personal security clearance to access classified information within 12 months of hire date.
GENERAL COMMITMENT
- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
- Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.
Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Location:
- Melbourne