Principal Engineer, Aircraft Engineering

Your impact
In the Aircraft Technical Services (ATS) department, we manage the installation and support of inflight systems onboard multiple commercial aircraft types. As an ATS Sustaining Engineer, you will collaborate with talented engineers finding solutions to customer issues arising from installation or maintenance of commercial aircraft related to the Intelsat Inflight Connectivity platform. This schedule driven activity will help our Airline Customers meet their needs to keep aircraft in service accommodating the flying public's desire for connectivity. You should have a genuine desire to satisfy customer needs while maintaining the exacting standards required for flight safety.
What you will do

• Provide engineering dispositions to support alteration and repair development in a fast-paced work environment as proposed by customer Airlines or internal team.
• Prepare Engineering Authorizations in accordance with Sustaining Engineering processes and regulatory (FAA, EASA, etc.) requirements.
• Respond to customer queries with timely helpful information.
• Support after hours coverage in cases of Aircraft on Ground (AOG).
• Create quick and robust Static Strength Analysis for Alteration and Repairs in a timely manner to support on time Aircraft Return to Service.
• Create quick and robust Damage Tolerance Analysis for Alteration and Repairs in a timely manner to support on time Aircraft Return to Service.
• Streamline the Sustaining Engineering process while maintaining the highest standards of safety and timeliness.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities across departmental teams.

Your required experience/skills

• Engineering Degree (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• A minimum of 7 years of recent, relevant experience in aircraft Repair and Alteration Engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Proficient with FEMAP or equivalent, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of aircraft structures

Your success in this role will look like

• Ability to travel occasionally including internationally.
• Safety first mentality
• Customer Service mindset
• The ability to communicate your ideas both verbally and via presentations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

It would be nice if you had:

• Maintenance/Repair Organization experience
• Ability to read schematics.
• Experience with Configuration Management (CM), preferably Agile.

How we support you:

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• CALIFORNIA STATE EXEMPT Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this position is $138,850 to $182,751. In determining compensation, Intelsat considers factors including position scope and responsibilities, candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, internal peer equity, as well as others when extending an offer.

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