Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification

Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification

Eaton’s corporate Research Labs team is seeking a Chief Engineer to support Aerospace Electrification. This position can be based in one of the following locations within the US:
Golden, CO;
Raleigh, NC;
Southfield, MI;
Galesburg, MI;
Menomonee Falls, WI;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Beachwood, OH; or Irvine, CA. Other large Eaton locations in the US can be considered. Candidates must be based within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not available. Up to 25% travel is expected on average.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $145,500 - $213,400. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Chief Engineer – Aerospace Electrification will initiate, lead, and create research and development of emerging technology programs for Aerospace Electrification. This leader will develop solid relationships with both engineering and business leaders at the highest levels within Eaton to drive strong business cases for new commercial applications and acquire needed resources and funding (including US Government).

As the Chief Engineer you will be a recognized authority in the field, work closely with other electrification experts to develop the technology and strategies for broad aerospace applications within the Energy Systems team. You will be a principal investigator on key projects responsible for developing and meeting project schedules, defining scope of work, cost, technical targets, and preparing reports for all research and innovation themes under your control.

As the subject matter expert within ERL’s Energy System globally you will develop and maintain relationships with the external technical community (academia, national labs, government agencies, industry groups, international events), mentor staff and consult with key internal stakeholders, and customers.

• Create and define research and technology focused themes, participate in defining technology investment strategy and lead complex global technology realization programs in Aerospace Electrification.
• Work with GTDs across Eaton globally to define technical competencies and capabilities that will be required to support technology strategy, including defining and/or refining lab technical capabilities and requirements and working with GTDs to attract technical talent.
• Create emerging Energy Systems research programs based on breakthrough technologies necessary for energy transition, reliability, and efficiency in the aerospace industry.
• Further advance state of the art energy and power systems as well as identify and develop commercialization opportunities with Eaton’s diverse global businesses.
• Own technical leadership through aerospace electrification roadmaps and collaboration with multi-disciplinary globally distributed teams.
• Identify program/project risks and influence key stakeholders to make pivot, persevere, or kill decisions.
• Influence, resolve and communicate major changes in projects or program achievements to cross-functional teams across all levels.
• As a recognized global authority in aerospace electrification, coordinate and influence the research focus of partnering university consortiums and national lab initiatives.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including time in the aerospace electrification industry.
• Experience working on government proposals, programs, or contracts within an organization.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as a Principal Investigator in a research setting.

• Expertise with aerospace…