RFD Beaufort, Inc.

Principal/Lead Systems Engineer - VA BEACH Principal / Lead Systems Engineer Job Family - Engineering This family is responsible for creating everything from the initial concept to the final design of our products. They develop ideas for new products and prototypes, as well as evolving the design details of established ranges. They deeply understand the safety needs of our customers and deliver innovation that captures our design strategy and brand values. They integrate innovative functional solutions with world-class creativity to support Beaufort's vision to become the most trusted provider of survival technology. Job Summary As a Principal Engineer, you will manage the design engineering process for a highly specialized Beaufort product set, namely Aircrew Flight Equipment for military applications. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing product innovation, ensuring our products meet stringent safety standards and commercial objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of aerospace mechanical engineering and an active involvement in developing our junior engineers whilst standing up and leading a Design Engineering team. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Provide top-tier design engineering expertise within contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts. Identify and implement improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and new product developments within Beaufort's NPD and change management process. Manage the knowledge management system, contributing to its development and ensuring effective knowledge sharing. Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues, identifying causes, barriers, stakeholders, and related issues. Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to ensure product compliance and best practice, monitoring the commercial success of product developments. Analyze the feasibility of proposed complex products and services, making recommendations for development, replacement, or retirement. Oversee a portfolio of change projects, reporting progress to senior colleagues. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices. Evaluate and identify solutions that best meet business and customer needs. Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining a deep understanding of technology, regulations, and industry best practices. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Essential Criteria: Extensive engineering experience within the aerospace industry. Experience with system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical skills. Experience with product certification for aviation applications (Military or Federal regulations). Background and knowledge in materials science. People management / supervisory experience - at least 2-5 years in an Engineering Lead / Middle Management role BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc in Engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering. At least 5-10 years Engineering experience in industry. Desirable: Professional / Chartered Engineer status. Experience in product safety. Knowledge and experience of inflatable / pressure vessel type products. Knowledge and experience of coated textiles / films manufacturing joining processes (e.g. high frequency and ultrasonic welding). Values Drive We are driven by powerful passion. We take bold action and live our purpose with unwavering commitment. Collaboration We break down silos, and bring our talents together, to realize our ambitions with collective strength and accountability. Innovation We have a pioneering spirit to push the boundaries and create value by challenging convention and always improving. Resolve We are agile, proactive problem solvers who anticipate change and transform challenges into opportunities. PI68a72a18d60f-2186

RFD Beaufort, Inc. (Her Firestone) seeks a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer to drive the design and integration of complex renewable energy systems for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. You will define system architecture, reliability, and security standards while guiding grid interconnection, EMS/SCADA integration, and performance optimization. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you'll lead technical roadmaps, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards, directly advancing Her Firestone's mission to deliver innovative, eco-friendly energy solutions. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end design and integration of large-scale solar and renewable energy systems Define system architecture, reliability, security, and scalability standards Oversee grid interconnection, EMS/SCADA integration, and performance optimization Guide implementation of monitoring, diagnostics, and control systems Drive technical roadmaps and evaluate new clean-energy technologies Collaborate with project, operations, and field teams on utility-scale deployments Establish engineering best practices, documentation, and review processes Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and industry standards Support proposals, cost estimates, and technical presentations to stakeholders Required Skills Systems engineering Electrical power systems Renewable energy systems Solar PV design SCADA/EMS integration Grid interconnection standards Systems architecture Reliability and performance engineering Cybersecurity for industrial systems Technical documentation

Principal/Lead Systems Engineer - VA BEACH Principal / Lead Systems Engineer Job Family - Engineering This family is responsible for creating everything from the initial concept to the final design of our products. They develop ideas for new products and prototypes, as well as evolving the design details of established ranges. They deeply understand the safety needs of our customers and deliver innovation that captures our design strategy and brand values. They integrate innovative functional solutions with world-class creativity to support Beaufort's vision to become the most trusted provider of survival technology. Job Summary As a Principal Engineer, you will manage the design engineering process for a highly specialized Beaufort product set, namely Aircrew Flight Equipment for military applications. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing product innovation, ensuring our products meet stringent safety standards and commercial objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of aerospace mechanical engineering and an active involvement in developing our junior engineers whilst standing up and leading a Design Engineering team. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Provide top-tier design engineering expertise within contract terms or service level agreements, including planning, coordinating, and supervising major contracts. Identify and implement improvements to existing product designs, develop and deliver product roadmap changes, and new product developments within Beaufort's NPD and change management process. Manage the knowledge management system, contributing to its development and ensuring effective knowledge sharing. Address emerging design, quality, safety, and operational issues, identifying causes, barriers, stakeholders, and related issues. Develop procedures and interpret regulatory requirements to ensure product compliance and best practice, monitoring the commercial success of product developments. Analyze the feasibility of proposed complex products and services, making recommendations for development, replacement, or retirement. Oversee a portfolio of change projects, reporting progress to senior colleagues. Recommend improvements to policies, processes, standards, and practices. Evaluate and identify solutions that best meet business and customer needs. Engage in continuous professional development, maintaining a deep understanding of technology, regulations, and industry best practices. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Essential Criteria: Extensive engineering experience within the aerospace industry. Experience with system-level integration, finite element analysis, and strong mechanical skills. Experience with product certification for aviation applications (Military or Federal regulations). Background and knowledge in materials science. People management / supervisory experience - at least 2-5 years in an Engineering Lead / Middle Management role BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc in Engineering, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering. At least 5-10 years Engineering experience in industry. Desirable: Professional / Chartered Engineer status. Experience in product safety. Knowledge and experience of inflatable / pressure vessel type products. Knowledge and experience of coated textiles / films manufacturing joining processes (e.g. high frequency and ultrasonic welding). Values Drive We are driven by powerful passion. We take bold action and live our purpose with unwavering commitment. Collaboration We break down silos, and bring our talents together, to realize our ambitions with collective strength and accountability. Innovation We have a pioneering spirit to push the boundaries and create value by challenging convention and always improving. Resolve We are agile, proactive problem solvers who anticipate change and transform challenges into opportunities. PIfa4af-2186