Principal Engineer #ESF7061

What you will be doing:

• Develop new or improved equipment, materials, processes, products, and engineering methods by applying advanced engineering theories and principles.


• Evaluate technical feasibility, cost, resources, timelines, and business impact.


• Provide expert-level technical insight into manufacturing and processing methods, materials, and system performance, supporting long-term engineering and production planning.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and technical experts to provide recommendations, problem-solving approaches, and analytical methods that support multiple projects and programs.


• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals to internal stakeholders and external customers to support key business decisions.


• Conduct advanced engineering analyses, testing, and validation activities related to new or modified designs, materials, equipment, or processes.


• Document findings and results in detailed reports.


• Analyze operational, testing, and research data to establish performance standards for new or modified systems.


• Assess feasibility of proposed engineering solutions, especially when data is limited or requires validation.


• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies to improve performance, reduce cost, and enhance engineering capabilities.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the development of new tools, processes, and engineering techniques.


• Maintain technical expertise by staying current with industry trends, attending workshops, reviewing research publications, and participating in professional organizations.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, aerospace industry regulations, engineering standards, and documentation requirements.


• Lead complex engineering assignments and multiple projects, ensuring progress, quality, and successful delivery.


• Recommend improvements to engineering processes and procedures as needed.


• Serve as a technical consultant to leadership and act as a subject matter expert on key engineering issues.


• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.


• Participate in cross-functional or integrated product development teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


• Support knowledge sharing across teams to ensure technical expertise and best practices are effectively transferred.

Experience you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).


• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in complex technical environments.


• Must have experience working with axial piston pumps.


• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, manufacturing processes, and industry standards (aerospace experience preferred).


• Experience leading technical projects, engineering analyses, and product development activities.


• Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and engineering best practices.


• Proficiency with engineering tools, data analysis software, and project management systems.


• Ability to interpret complex technical data, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to leadership and customers.


• Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams or junior talent.


• Strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and problem-solving capabilities in complex environments with incomplete data.