Senior Principal Engineer - CNS and Interoperability Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, with experience in Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) and interoperability, 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 customer's needs, particularly related to CNS and interoperability.

* 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 communication, navigation, surveillance (CNS) and interoperability systems demonstrated through prior work experience.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

* In depth knowledge of military datalinks systems, including air-to-air, air-to-ground and Satellite systems used in aviation.

* Must have experience in development, integration and certification of CNS subsystems 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 CNS.

* 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.

* Demonstrated experience with the design and certification of CNS systems. Knowledge of NATO standards for CNS 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.

* 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

* 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…