Aviation Applications Engineer

About Us

Saft America, Inc. is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position to meet the demands of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve. Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites,

Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet. Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity. Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

All About You

The Aviation Applications Engineer implements a commercial strategy to support new opportunity products within the Aviation business sector. The Aviation Application Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on aviation products supporting the development of their specifications to support customer opportunity. The Aviation Application Engineer serves as the technical sales lead on all new and developing business. The Aviation Application Engineer will work with internal stakeholders to solve problems on behalf of our customer base as needed and is expected to develop an external network in order to leverage connections for additional market intelligence. The Aviation Application Engineer is expected to develop a solid understanding of FAA and EASA requirements that pertain to existing and future products, and participate on committees to help develop and understand specifications, guidelines and requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Will engineer and document new Aviation battery specifications as required and in accordance with industry standards. Will develop Installation and Test Procedures as needed. Will work with customers, engineering, quality and manufacturing to improve existing specifications, documentation, procedures and  practices. 
• Will support the Sales Team in providing complete solutions at the best cost and lead-time. Will propose solutions for battery specification/applications and work with OEMs or subcontractors to produce such items at lowest cost (given required lead time). Will support the sales team with technical expertise as well as with documentation, reports and data with no ECR related to initial inputs.
• Will assist in a holistic approach in the growth and nurturing of our relationships with Key Accounts (Sales, Applications Engineering, Program Management, Product & Technical support).
• Will contribute to Aviation Sales & Marketing Initiatives (E.g. retrofits and upgrade initiatives, repair services, increased distribution channels, etc.).
• Will 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.

Preferred Competencies

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

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation and paid employee referral award.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that Saft may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to exceptions).

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.