Senior Principal Engineer - Aerial Refueling Systems

POSITION SUMMARY

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.