Embraer · 2 months ago
Sr. Principal Engineer - Sr. Electronic Warfare
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expEmbraer is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer with experience in Electronic Warfare 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 RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 customer’s needs, particularly related to EW 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
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
In depth knowledge of electronic warfare systems, including radar jamming, signal intercept, and countermeasure systems used in aviation
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
In depth knowledge of aircraft self-protection systems
Must have experience in development and integration of electronic warfare subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
Experience in working with or for U.S. primes and OEMs
The successful candidates will be energetic; driven; able to work independently and in a team; and able to work/guide the completion of projects
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 EW
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 EW and SPS systems
Knowledge of NATO standards for EW systems, clearance process and operational procedures
Must be willing 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
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
Preferred
Previous knowledge of the C-390 Millenium model is not required
Company
Embraer
Embraer is an aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial and executive aircraft for the commercial and defense sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.97BKey Investors
The Brazilian Development Bank(BNDES)U.K. Export Finance
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $202.29M
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $650M
Leadership Team
Daniel Moczydlower,MSc,PMP
President & CEO, Embraer-X, Head of Global Innovation Ecosystems, Embraer
Gary Kretz
CFO
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