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Senior Electrical Engineer

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General information

Entity

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.

Reference number

2025-152908

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Electronics and automation - Electronics technologies

Job title

Senior Electrical Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical 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 Electrical Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

Essential Job Functions

• Product design includes Electrical Requirements Capture, Digital Design, High Power Design, Analog Design, Schematic Capture, PCB layout, Technical Reviews, Requirements Verification, FAA/EASA Certification.

• Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment or systems.

• Perform root cause investigations on new development and fielded products.

• Produce engineering estimates for individual tasks up to complete electronic designs.

• 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.

• Create and review detailed technical justification demonstrating that the designs are reliable and safe within a particular operating environment.

• Provide support and relevant documentation to the other engineering teams (such as software, mechanical, and materials) to develop and modify new and existing products.

• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.

• Coordinate and support prototype manufacturing of new designs.

• Prepare, review, and approve documentation, test procedures, etc. to define and validate designed products

• Participate in and lead multi-discipline design reviews both internally with peers and externally with customers.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools. Ensures work complies to company policies and processes.

• Support trade studies and proposals.

• Other duties may be assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited course of study or related field required.

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer.

• 8 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.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions.

• Understands and is proficient with project management, engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.

• 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.

• Knowledge or experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems.

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.

Annual salary

100,000 - 165,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Tustin

City (-ies)

Irvine, CA

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years