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Saab, Inc. · 3 days ago

Principal Aerospace Design Engineer

West Lafayette, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$154K/yr - $204K/yr

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

For the initial 6-months to 1- year period, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work aside of some of our best aerospace engineers, in Sweden, with the guidance of our aerospace systems design team learning the Saab tools, methods, and ways of working in aerospace design.

Direct engineering data management, design instructions, and best practices in accordance with Saab design standards

After the initial acclimation and knowledge -transfer period of 6 - 12 months, you will develop a strategic staffing plan to hire and direct the team of design engineers who will assist you in the technology transfer of aerospace design in structures, to establish an engineering design capability in the United States with the primary focus on the T7 program. This will include ensuring the safety, airworthiness, and reliability of all new designs, modifications, and change requests.

Develop an overall investment plan that includes capital, IR&D and B&P requirements, working with general management, finance, marketing and sales and the engineering teams to define plan.

Establish a relationship with Sweden and USA (Purdue) University to develop research projects and a new talent pipeline.

Act as a subject matter expert in design reviews, product evaluations, change requests, and customer engagements as the local US SME in aerospace design, reporting the status of projects to senior levels of management.

Partner closely with our business development and R&D teams on proposals and business case development and provide budgetary input.

Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.

Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualification

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Aerospace designStructures designDoD regulations knowledgeFAA Part 23 regulationsNew product introductionTechnology transfersProduct readiness developmentSiemens softwareDassault softwareDigital design systemsProject managementSystems engineeringCommunicationInterpersonalLeadershipProblem-solvingAerospace EngineeringMaterial ExpertiseSub Systems DesignInterpersonal Communication

Required

Bachelors – Aerospace Engineering or similar design equivalent required

15+ years of aerospace design experience in structures design and development

5+ years of experience leading large cross functional teams

Working knowledge of DoD regulations, including FARs, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and regulatory requirements in design, testing, and validation including airworthiness specification and testing

Strong understanding of FAA Part 23 regulations for aircraft type certification

Experience with new product introduction, industrialization, technology transfers, and product readiness development

Background in design and simulation tools inside of Siemens and Dassault software systems and digital design systems

Excellent communication skills (technical written, presentation, and verbal), interpersonal skills

Project management experience, with proven design team leadership, and prioritization expertise

Leadership experience with systems engineering capabilities

Preferred

Masters – Aerospace Engineering or similar business equivalent preferred

Material expertise in metallics, composites, and other advanced materials preferred

Competence in sub systems design and development for manned/unmanned aircraft is preferred but not a requirement

Skilled experience working with international teams

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

Employee stock purchase program with employer match