Eaton
Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification
Eaton, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification
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Eaton . This position can be based in one of the following locations within the US: Golden, CO; Raleigh, NC; Southfield, MI; Galesburg, MI; Menomonee Falls, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Beachwood, OH; or Irvine, CA. Other large Eaton locations in the US can be considered. Candidates must be based within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not available. Up to 25% travel is expected on average.
Salary : Expected annual salary range $145,500.03 – $213,400.04 a year, plus a variable incentive program. Salary is a general guideline and is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
Responsibilities The Chief Engineer – Aerospace Electrification will initiate, lead, and create research and development programs for Aerospace Electrification. This leader will develop solid relationships with both engineering and business leaders at the highest levels within Eaton to drive strong business cases for new commercial applications and acquire needed resources and funding (including U.S. Government).
Develop and lead 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 required to support technology strategy, refine lab technical capabilities, and attract technical talent.
Create emerging Energy Systems research programs based on breakthrough technologies necessary for energy transition, reliability, and efficiency in the aerospace industry.
Advance the state of the art in energy and power systems and identify and develop commercialization opportunities with Eaton’s global businesses.
Own technical leadership through aerospace electrification roadmaps and collaborate with multidisciplinary globally distributed teams.
Identify program/project risks and influence key stakeholders to make pivot/persevere/kill decisions.
Influence, resolve, and communicate major changes in projects or program achievements to cross‑functional teams across all levels.
Coordinate and influence the research focus of partnering university consortiums and national lab initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including time in the aerospace electrification industry.
Experience working on government proposals, programs, or contracts within an organization.
Required to be a U.S. person for export‑controlled information.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD from an accredited institution in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience as a Principal Investigator in a research setting.
Position Criteria
Expertise with aerospace propulsion or power systems.
Expertise in vehicle/aircraft electrical distribution architecture modeling and analysis, circuit protection and advanced control system design, energy storage systems for aircraft applications, and thermal and air management for aircraft.
Extensive experience in leading engineering groups and mentoring engineering talent to develop concepts and prototypes for bench and in‑vehicle demonstrations.
Extensive experience in developing proposals and winning government‑funded programs related to transportation electrification.
Proven track record of leading externally‑funded programs and interacting with customers’ and partners’ advanced research and development organizations.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10/24/25.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800‑836‑6345. We also provide Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview.
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Chief Engineer, Aerospace Electrification
role at
Eaton . This position can be based in one of the following locations within the US: Golden, CO; Raleigh, NC; Southfield, MI; Galesburg, MI; Menomonee Falls, WI; Pittsburgh, PA; Beachwood, OH; or Irvine, CA. Other large Eaton locations in the US can be considered. Candidates must be based within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not available. Up to 25% travel is expected on average.
Salary : Expected annual salary range $145,500.03 – $213,400.04 a year, plus a variable incentive program. Salary is a general guideline and is based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
Responsibilities The Chief Engineer – Aerospace Electrification will initiate, lead, and create research and development programs for Aerospace Electrification. This leader will develop solid relationships with both engineering and business leaders at the highest levels within Eaton to drive strong business cases for new commercial applications and acquire needed resources and funding (including U.S. Government).
Develop and lead 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 required to support technology strategy, refine lab technical capabilities, and attract technical talent.
Create emerging Energy Systems research programs based on breakthrough technologies necessary for energy transition, reliability, and efficiency in the aerospace industry.
Advance the state of the art in energy and power systems and identify and develop commercialization opportunities with Eaton’s global businesses.
Own technical leadership through aerospace electrification roadmaps and collaborate with multidisciplinary globally distributed teams.
Identify program/project risks and influence key stakeholders to make pivot/persevere/kill decisions.
Influence, resolve, and communicate major changes in projects or program achievements to cross‑functional teams across all levels.
Coordinate and influence the research focus of partnering university consortiums and national lab initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including time in the aerospace electrification industry.
Experience working on government proposals, programs, or contracts within an organization.
Required to be a U.S. person for export‑controlled information.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD from an accredited institution in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience as a Principal Investigator in a research setting.
Position Criteria
Expertise with aerospace propulsion or power systems.
Expertise in vehicle/aircraft electrical distribution architecture modeling and analysis, circuit protection and advanced control system design, energy storage systems for aircraft applications, and thermal and air management for aircraft.
Extensive experience in leading engineering groups and mentoring engineering talent to develop concepts and prototypes for bench and in‑vehicle demonstrations.
Extensive experience in developing proposals and winning government‑funded programs related to transportation electrification.
Proven track record of leading externally‑funded programs and interacting with customers’ and partners’ advanced research and development organizations.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10/24/25.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 believes in second‑chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800‑836‑6345. We also provide Health and Welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and several programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview.
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