Principal Engineer - Aerospace Power Distribution

Company: Eaton
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Eaton is seeking a Principal Engineer- Power Distribution to join our Aerospace Fluid and Electrical Distribution Division! This hybrid role may be located within 50 miles of any Eaton Aerospace location. Up to 25% travel is required.
Position Overview:
As a Principal Engineer in a global role, you will apply your technical expertise to advance new product lines including power distribution, converters, inverters, and electric propulsion. You will collaborate with Senior leaders to drive Eaton Aerospace electrification strategy, with a goal to expand our footprint in electric aircraft and personal air taxis (EVTOL, ECTOL). You will lead innovation activities and be involved in cradle to grave development projects on embedded controls product lifecycle.
As an Aerospace industry expert, you will work to enhance power conversion and distribution and its components (Digital and Analog Electronics; switch mode high power, high voltage, highly efficient, high power density DC-AC inverters, DC/DC, AC/DC converters). You will use Aerospace Industry standards DO-254/160 and ARP4754A to ensure quality and compliance.
Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.
Essential Responsibilities:

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  Support Eaton Aerospace organic growth objectives of revenue growth year over year
  
  
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  Innovation and Ideation to fill the growth funnel with potential growth opportunities
  
  
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  Accountability for the integrity of design solutions on multiple large and small programs
  
  
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  Identify issues and generate design solutions for product development challenges with power conversion, inversion and distribution
  
  
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  Collaborate with customers and anticipate the future based on a deep understanding and familiarity of current technology trends and directions
  
  
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  Key interface to relevant professional organizations, standards bodies and university collaborations related to Electronics
  
  
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  Proactively represent and promote Eaton by taking an active role in external forums and drives for recognition as a thought leader
  
  
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  Drive the use of tools such as DFMEA, DFT and DFM to ensure development of robust specifications, guidelines, model and drawing detailing, validation plans that produce reliable and sound solutions
  
  
  Qualifications
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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    Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other STEM related discipline (e.g Physics, Computer Science, Electrical, etc.) from an accredited institution is required
    
    
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    10 years of experience with new product development specializing in electrical and electronic embedded components and systems
    
    
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    5 years of experience in Aerospace electronics or other field requiring high integrity/reliability in harsh environments
    
    
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    Ability to travel internationally and domestically
    
    
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    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Design for Six Sigma
      
      
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      Green of Black Belt Certification
      
      
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      Aerospace Industry standards DO-254/160 and ARP4754A
      
      
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      Master's or PhD degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
      
      
      We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
      Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices. Since this role can be based in any US location, Eaton recognizes compensation requirements may be higher or lower in some geographies and will adjust the range accordingly. The annual salary range for this role is $130,400-179,300. Eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus with a target at 21% of base.
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      Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power --- today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we're accelerating the planet's transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world's most urgent power management challenges, and doing what's best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.
      Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.
      Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.
      Job: Engineering
      Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
      Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution
      Job Level: Manager
      Schedule: Full-time
      Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Remote
      Does this position offer relocation?: No
      Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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