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Eaton · 1 day ago

Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification

Galesburg, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $213K/yr

15+ years exp

Eaton is a leading company in the aerospace electrification sector, seeking a Chief Engineer to support their Aerospace Electrification initiatives. This role involves leading research and development programs, fostering relationships with engineering and business leaders, and driving technology strategies for aerospace applications.

Electric Vehicle

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 GTD's 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 to 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/kill decisions

Influence, resolve and communicates major changes in projects or program achievements to cross functional teams across all levels

As a recognized global authority in aerospace electrification, you will coordinate and influence the research focus of partnering university consortiums and national lab initiatives

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace ElectrificationGovernment ProposalsAerospace Propulsion SystemsPower SystemsMentoring Engineering TalentProposal DevelopmentResearch CoordinationTechnical Leadership

Required

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution required

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 applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8U.S.C. 1158