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Embraer · 10 hours ago

Sr. Principal Engineer - Aerial Refueling Systems

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Embraer is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer with experience in air-to-air refueling systems to join their Defense & Security Proposals team. The role involves developing technical proposals for the C-390 Millenium aircraft and providing technical guidance to partners and customers.

AerospaceCommercialIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Air-to-air refueling systemsDefense aerospace experienceDevelopmentIntegrationMechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringElectrical engineeringMechatronic engineeringCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skillsCustomer-oriented mindsetTeam collaborationAttention to detailTime managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or a related field

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

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

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)

Willingness to occasionally travel to partners and potential customer sites (domestically and internationally) and to Embraer headquarters in Brazil

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

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