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Mechanical Engineer III

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense

Job field : Mechanics

Location : Irvine , California , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 5 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary range : $105K-$144K

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Job Description

For us, working at Safran is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and

execution of the pilot control, actuation systems and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and

commercial aircraft. The Mechanical Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and

sustainment of existing products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and

requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

2. Essential Job Functions

• Provide input and guidance to designs and development of competitive electromechanical solutions.

• Perform product design activities including requirements capture, detailed design and analysis, component

selection, troubleshooting, technical reviews, requirements verification and qualification/certification activities.

• Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability analysis, critical design

reviews and manufacturing readiness.

• Demonstrate ability to interpret and generate engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5

• Perform basic mechanical analysis related to kinematics, tolerance stack-ups, strength / robustness and

environmental impacts.

• Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.

• Review customer specifications and statement of work to ensure overall technical compliance of products to

requirements and/or note exceptions.

• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.

• Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry

standard, and market requirements.

• Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design,

manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and

implement solutions.

• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.

• Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of

documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.

• Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.

• Ensures work complies with company policies and processes.

• Support trade studies and proposals.

• Other duties may be as assigned.

Job Requirements

In addition to the above, they will have expanded knowledge of products and design in an assigned area. May be considered a specialist in a specific area and product line (i.e. thermal, vibration, stress, structural), or a generalist in multiple areas. Will have significant knowledge of projects, systems, and applicable

regulatory requirements in assigned portfolio of moderate complexity. Able to serve as the lead engineer on a

moderately complex program. Will gain MRB approval and will be able to judiciously use this authority in alignment

with company policy. Estimate, track, manage, and report status relating to technical, cost, schedule, and risk

performance for scope of work, which may span across multiple projects. Able to create a proposal for a program of

small complexity. Review metrics and defect trends, identify systemic root causes, gaps and process improvements.

Recommend new approaches, tools, and techniques that drive continued improvement in engineering processes

and design standards. Maintain awareness of technology within the system and develop technology strategies for

the system. Act as a mentor to more junior engineers.

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

field from an accredited institution required

• Work experience:

Mechanical Engineer III: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical

education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be a self-directed individual requiring minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying

principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, and compliance requirements.

• Understands the safety and environmental requirements required for aerospace applications.

• Working knowledge of statistical analysis methods.

• Proficient with modeling and simulation software for analyzing mechanical behavior.

• Proficient in using Siemens NX (or similar) for product design and assessment.

• Ability to select appropriate materials based on performance requirements, considering factors such as

strength, durability, corrosion resistance, thermal properties, cost, and environmental impact.

• Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, welding, heat treatment, surface

treatment, molding, standard assembly operations and additive manufacturing. Knowledge of process

optimization and quality control is also important.

• Proficient understanding of load paths, stability of structure, and aircraft structural behavior.

• Understand and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and

engineering analysis tools.

• Capable of performing analysis with classical equations.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Other Requirements:

- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Persons as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee.

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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