Aviation Applications Engineer

Saft - Valdosta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Valdosta, GA

1,001-5,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Aviation Applications Engineer at Saft America, Inc. plays a crucial role in implementing a commercial strategy to support new opportunity products within the Aviation business sector. This position is designed for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on aviation products, focusing on the development of specifications that cater to customer opportunities. The engineer will serve as the technical sales lead for all new and developing business, collaborating with internal stakeholders to address customer needs and solve problems effectively. A key aspect of this role involves building an external network to gather market intelligence and insights that can inform product development and customer engagement strategies. In addition to technical expertise, the Aviation Applications Engineer is expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of FAA and EASA requirements relevant to both existing and future products. This includes active participation in committees aimed at shaping specifications, guidelines, and requirements that govern aviation products. The engineer will be responsible for engineering and documenting new aviation battery specifications in accordance with industry standards, as well as developing installation and test procedures as necessary. This role requires a proactive approach to improving existing specifications, documentation, and practices in collaboration with customers, engineering teams, quality assurance, and manufacturing departments. The Aviation Applications Engineer will also support the sales team by providing complete solutions that balance cost and lead-time, proposing innovative solutions for battery specifications and applications, and working closely with OEMs or subcontractors to ensure the production of high-quality items at the lowest possible cost. Furthermore, the engineer will contribute to the growth and nurturing of relationships with key accounts, ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction by acting as the SME interface to the customer. Participation in aviation sales and marketing initiatives, such as retrofits, upgrades, and increased distribution channels, is also a critical component of this role.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and document new Aviation battery specifications as required and in accordance with industry standards.
• Develop Installation and Test Procedures as needed.
• Work with customers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing to improve existing specifications, documentation, procedures, and practices.
• Support the Sales Team in providing complete solutions at the best cost and lead-time.
• Propose solutions for battery specification/applications and work with OEMs or subcontractors to produce such items at the lowest cost (given required lead time).
• Assist in a holistic approach in the growth and nurturing of relationships with Key Accounts (Sales, Applications Engineering, Program Management, Product & Technical support).
• Contribute to Aviation Sales & Marketing Initiatives (e.g., retrofits and upgrade initiatives, repair services, increased distribution channels, etc.).
• Retain Customer confidence and support by being the Subject Matter Expert (SME) interface to the customer.

Requirements

• Engineering degree with emphasis on electrical systems or electronics with an aviation application.
• 5 years technical product experience, preferably for the aviation industry.
• Must be ready to travel 25%-50% of the time.

Nice-to-haves

• Aeronautical knowledge.
• Extensive battery or electronics experience.
• Prior experience working with large OEMs.

Benefits

• Generous compensation based on market standards.
• Healthcare and wellness programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Discounted stock purchase.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (maternal and paternal) leave.
• 401K retirement contribution match at 7%.
• Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Short-term Disability (STD).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid employee referral award.