Senior Principal Engineer - Project Engineer

Embraer•Melbourne, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, with experience in technical projects/proposals and integrating complex systems with different IPTs, 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.

Requirements

The position requires a 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 integrating technical proposals 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 complex systems 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.
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 complex systems.
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 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NATO standards for mission systems (experience with boom is a differential)
Previous knowledge of the C-390 Millenium model is not required.

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 customers’ needs, identify gaps, and coordinate with the different IPTs for a resolution
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.