Principal Engineer

Principal EngineerWe are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to lead complex and innovative research, development, and engineering initiatives within an aerospace environment. This role will focus on developing and improving products, technologies, processes, analytical methods, and engineering solutions with significant product, customer, and business impact.The Principal Engineer will serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing advanced engineering guidance across multidisciplinary teams while leading major projects and technology initiatives from concept through implementation.Key Responsibilities:Lead complex IR&D and advanced engineering projects involving new or improved aerospace products, technologies, materials, processes, and equipment.Apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate designs, performance, cost, manufacturability, resources, and technical feasibility.Conduct and/or direct engineering analyses, testing, research, validation, and development activities.Analyze test, operational, and research data to establish performance standards and support product development decisions.Research and implement emerging technologies and advanced engineering methodologies.Provide technical expertise related to manufacturing processes, materials, product performance, and engineering limitations.Develop engineering methods, analytical tools, continuous improvement initiatives, and technology solutions.Prepare technical recommendations, reports, presentations, and proposals for internal leadership and external customers.Serve as a technical consultant and subject matter expert on significant engineering and product-development issues.Lead cross-functional engineering and integrated product development teams.Mentor engineers and provide technical direction, problem-solving guidance, and knowledge transfer.Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, customers, and other technical resources.Support aerospace industry standards, regulatory requirements, company procedures, and engineering documentation practices.Travel periodically to customer locations, including occasional international travel.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electronic, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.10+ years of relevant engineering experience.Direct Axel Piston Pump experience – REQUIRED.Strong advanced engineering, product development, research, testing, and analytical experience.Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects and provide technical direction.Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry practices, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.Ability to work independently with incomplete or complex technical information and develop sound engineering solutions.Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.Preferred:Master's degree in an engineering discipline.Aerospace product development or IR&D experience.Experience with advanced analytical, design, simulation, or project-management tools.Experience presenting technical recommendations to customers or executive leadership.Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.