• VIE - Wheels and Brake Design Engineer

    Safran (KY)


    VIE - Wheels and Brake Design Engineer

     

    Company : Safran Landing Systems

     

    Job field : Mechanics

     

    Location : Walton, Kentucky , Kentucky , United States

     

    Contract type : VIE

     

    Contract duration : Full-time

     

    Required degree : Master Degree

     

    Required experience : More than 3 years

     

    Professional status : Student

     

    Salary range : TBD

     

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    Job Description

    • Support Design engineer in the development of new products in lines with regulations and Safran LS design rules ( and knowledge management base), including: CAD design, sizing, calculations, and analyzing mechanical, dynamic, and thermal calculations (using the Finite Element method) , test analysis.

    • Work closely with the production team that will be on same site in the frame of co-engineering

    • Work closely with the design engineers and stress engineers part of the team

    Additional description

    From the VIE's perspective, this mission offers a unique chance to:

    o Gain hands-on experience in an international environment, working with both French and American engineers.

    o Develop technical skills in aerospace engineering while being exposed to real-world challenges.

    o Discover our Safran landing systems culture, methodologies, and career opportunities, potentially paving the way for a long-term role within the group.

    o Progress in English

    o Technical knowledge on mechanical, on the wheels and brake design and on the wheels and brake analysis thanks to the base he will have to complete

     

    The candidate will be fully integrated to the design office team.

    Job Requirements

    Additional description

    From the VIE's perspective, this mission offers a unique chance to:

    o Gain hands-on experience in an international environment, working with both French and American engineers.

    o Develop technical skills in aerospace engineering while being exposed to real-world challenges.

    o Discover our Safran landing systems culture, methodologies, and career opportunities, potentially paving the way for a long-term role within the group.

    o Progress in English

    o Technical knowledge on mechanical, on the wheels and brake design and on the wheels and brake analysis thanks to the base he will have to complete

     

    The candidate will be fully integrated to the design office team.

    Candidate skills & requirements

    • Masters degrees related to the mechanics of solids

    • Demonstrated significant skills in mechanical design, static & fatigue analysis, behaviors of metallic materials, CAD, DFMEA, design to cost, and design for manufacturing

    • Experience in a successful technical project in aeronautics appreciated

    Soft skills:

    • Decision Making

    • Planning and Organizing

    • Quality Orientation

    • Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

    • Teamwork

    • Rigor

     

    Company Information

     

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day

     

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    Carbon Way, Comte de BooneKY 41094

     

    Walton, Kentucky

     

    Kentucky United States

     

    100,000

     

    employees worldwide

     

    27

     

    Number of countries where Safran is located

     

    35

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    Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.