Principal/Lead Systems Engineer

Design and safety leadership for military Aircrew Flight Equipment in Virginia Beach, VA (onsite). LBT an RFD Beaufort Inc Co is hiring a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer to guide the design engineering process, lead a Design Engineering team, and help ensure innovation aligns with stringent safety standards and commercial objectives.

Compensation: USD 120,000 per year. Relocation: relocate before starting work to Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Required). Work location: in person.

What you’ll bring

• At least 5-10 years engineering experience in industry, plus extensive aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience in system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical engineering skills.
• Experience with product certification for aviation applications under Military or Federal regulations.
• Knowledge and background in materials science.
• People management with 2-5 years in an Engineering Lead or middle management role.
• Education in engineering ( BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc ), preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier design engineering expertise aligned to contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts.
• Lead improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and support new product development through Beaufort’s NPD and change management process.
• Manage a knowledge management system, contributing to its development and ensuring effective knowledge sharing.
• Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues by identifying causes, barriers, and stakeholders, and driving related resolution actions.
• Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to support compliance and best practice, while monitoring commercial success of product developments.
• Analyze feasibility for complex products and services, recommending development, replacement, or retirement.
• Oversee a portfolio of change projects and report progress to senior colleagues.
• Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices, and evaluate solutions that best meet business and customer needs.
• Maintain continuous professional development to stay current on technology, regulations, and industry best practices.

Values you’ll work with

• Drive: passion, bold action, and unwavering commitment to purpose.
• Collaboration: breaking down silos with shared accountability.
• Innovation: challenging convention to create value through improvement.
• Resolve: agile, proactive problem solving that anticipates change.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Desirable

• Professional / Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in product safety.
• Knowledge and experience of inflatable / pressure vessel type products.
• Knowledge and experience of coated textiles / films manufacturing joining processes, such as high frequency and ultrasonic welding.