Lead Engineer - Aerial Refueling Systems (EDSI)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Lead Engineer, with experience in fuel or 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: Lead 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 5 years of experience in the defense aerospace sector, experience with defense projects is desired. • Knowledge in fuel and/or 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 aeronautical systems and components to meet platform requirements. • 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. • Must have general knowledge of aircraft systems. • Must have demonstrated experience with the design and certification of fuel and/or air-to-air refueling systems. • Ability to translate customer requirements into the design and a customer-oriented mindset. • Understanding of the defense & security aviation sector and military missions, particularly air-to-air refueling, is desired. • Experience with airworthiness certification criteria standards such as MIL-STD-516 is desired. • 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) is desired. • 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.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.