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.

• 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 ongoing projects – support/lead any ongoing improvement initiatives in line with business needs.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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…