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Archive for Aerospace

Feb
27

Chief Systems Engineer | Airborne Power Distribution | Retained Search | Seattle

by Charles Moore

The Chief Systems Engineer is a an entrepreneurial leadership role in building new product lines in aircraft electrical power distribution systems for business jets and military aircraft.  This company has been listed as one of the top employers on the West Coast 3 years in a row.

Aerospace Chief Systems Engineer Airborne Power Generation NextGen Global Executive Search The Chief Systems Engineer has the opportunity to roadmap a new product line based on the expertise that you bring to the table. This $100M division of an Aerospace vendor is an airborne power generation leader provides innovative power distribution systems.

Their revenues have grown at more than 40% over the last 5 years and are in need of a Chief Systems Engineer to transition them to a world-recognized leader in airborne power (aircraft electrical power systems) for small to mid-sized business jets, UAV and rotorcraft.

Chief Systems Engineer Performance Objectives

  •  Act as a trusted technical advisor to the customers, the Chief Systems Engineer for Airborne Power will  ultimately win new long term business exceeding $25M in revenue.
  • Grow customer relationships that build credibility as a leading expert in the design and certification of aircraft electrical power systems.
  • The Chief Systems Engineer will take multiple customer requirements and guide the customer to choose the best technical approach from a systems engineering perspective.
  • Airborne Power Chief Systems Engineer will provide guidance into strategic planning and help set the technical direction of the business.

Candidate Profile of Chief Systems Engineer in Airborne Power

Airborne Power Generation Retained Search in Aerospace for Chief Systems EngineerSubject Matter Expert in airborne power electrical systems so requires  a MS or PhD engineering degree with at least 12+ years of experience in this field.

The candidate for Chief Systems Engineer is currently in s similar role as a Director or VP with a proven track record in discussing design and solutions with CXO and VP decision maker levels at business jet vendors and military aircraft manufacturers and defense contractors.

The ideal candidate for the Chief Systems Engineer Airborne Power Systems comes from Sundstrand, Honeywell, Bombardier, or similar with strong solid relationships within the large military or business jet class manufacturers.

There is no upper limit to where the successful candidate can go within this organization.   Candidates for the Chief Systems Engineer are from the USA or NATO countries who are US citizens, Canadian citizen, or eligible for H1B VISA will be considered.

0 Categories : Retained Searches
Feb
2

Director Network Systems Software – Future Battle Management

by Craig Hufford

future battle management applicationsObjective: NextGen Global Executive Search was retained to fill a Director of Network System Software for Future Battle Management Applications.  The search was critical in that this client was bringing this person on board to head up a new system software division.   This person would be responsible for exploring new technology and building a team in an industry that is known for its difficulty in doing so.   The client came to NextGen GES because of our reputation in the market for similar searches, as well as the client’s confidence in our ability to deliver the right candidates quickly.

 Search Strategy: NextGen GES conducted a thorough search for candidates in the geographical areas stated by the customer which included key competitors and parallel industries. Our focus was on candidates that were currently employed making significant contributions to their companies. We interviewed more than 20 candidates in an industry where candidates at this level must possess high level clearance in an effort to find the one individual who would meet or exceed the skill level, culture and leadership fit.

Results: The search resulted in NextGen GES finding four candidates from the client’s direct competitors who were performing similar responsibilities and ready for a new challenge. Feedback from the client showed that the chosen candidate had not only met but exceeded their own expectation. The client was particularly pleased with our search method and immediately moved to make an offer of employment.  In addition, they were quite satisfied with how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the selected candidates.

Client: Defense Systems Subcontractor

Case study of retained search led by Craig Hufford, Practice Lead for NextGen Global Executive Search in recruiting a Director of Network Systems Software for Future Battle Management Applications for a major defense subcontractor.

0 Categories : Aerospace - Defense
Feb
3

Chief Engineer for Airborne Power Supply

by Craig Hufford

Objective: This would be a very tough search as the client admitted there was less than a dozen airborne power candidates worldwide who would fit the requirements and meet the objectives of the role.  This retained search for a Chief Engineer in Product Development was critical to the client’s strategy of opening up a new product line vertical in airborne power supplies.   This person would be responsible for capturing new business in an industry that is known for its difficulty in doing so.   The client, who had heretofore not sought outside services for filling senior roles, came to NextGen GES because of our reputation in the market for similar searches, as well as the client’s confidence in our ability to deliver the right candidates quickly.

Search Strategy: We identified key competitors and parallel industries within aerospace and avionics and then identified candidates in USA, Canada, UK, and Israel.    The focus was on candidates that were currently employed in a similar role, but had also built products for new vertical markets.  We interviewed more than 15 candidates in an industry known to have very few capable candidates currently engaged in airborne power supply design at the Chief Engineering level,  plus the fact that the potential candidates needed to fit the engineering culture as well as work effectively with the senior management team. .

Results: The search resulted in NextGen GES finding two candidates from the client’s direct competitors who were performing similar responsibilities and ready for a new challenge. Feedback from the client showed that the candidate dossier and interviews revealed that he exceeded their own expectation. The client was particularly pleased with our search method and immediately moved to make an offer of employment.  In addition, they were quite satisfied with how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the selected candidates.   We have started another search for this client.

Client: Airborne Power Supply, Seattle

Position: Chief Engineer, New Product Development

Case study of Chief Engineer for Craig Hufford, Practice Lead Aerospace and Defense


0 Categories : Aerospace - Defense

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