-
Electrical Design Engineer 2
- Safran (Gainesville, TX)
-
Electrical Design Engineer 2
Job details
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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
Reference number
2025-169369
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Electrical mechatronics - Electrical and mechatronics machinery
Job title
Electrical Design Engineer 2
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.
1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)
Objective:
Design coordination of electrical systems integration into seats and seat components. Guides designers and draft persons. Coordinates changes with other internal company departments, vendors, and customers. Works and makes decisions independently with some supervision.
2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
A) Reads wiring schematics and system block diagrams. B) Understands basic AC/DC theory.
C) Communicates effectively with multiple organizations including a customer on projects.
D) Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
E) Works and makes decisions independently with little supervision.
F) Checks engineering packages and generates and/or revises specifications.
G) Ensures successful completion of assigned project phases or work packages within budgeted time and cost constraints.
H) Reviews specification as related to assigned job.
I) Prepares check list.
J) Prepares lay-outs.
K) Checks all detail drawings as prepared by drafters.
L) Reviews drawing package to assure conformance to requirements.
M) Submits completed drawings to project lead for approval and release.
N) Performs other duties as assigned.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
4. Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required; more than 1 week per year.
Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Candidate skills & requirements
3. Qualification Requirements
A. Education & Qualification-
• Must have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, EET, MET, ME, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent technical degree. or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• Minimum of 2 years related experience required.
C. Professional Skills-
• Competent user of incumbent CAD (currently Pro-E and Catia V5) and data management systems.
• A working knowledge of the principle of electrical installation and system integration and design
• Ability to understand and derive multiple customer standard electrical system requirements
• Must be able to provide complicated lay-outs and program design studies.
• Must have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
D. Behavioral Skills-
• Must be able to interact successfully with engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Must be able to function as part of a design team.
E. Desirable Aspects-
• CATIA V5, SmarTeam
• 8D Awareness (Problem Solving Methodology)
Annual salary
Based on market data.
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Gainesville
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
-
Recent Jobs
-
Electrical Design Engineer 2
- Safran (Gainesville, TX)
-
Engineer 2
- M. C. Dean (Atlanta, GA)
-
Program Manager
- Foxhole Technology (Washington, DC)
-
3D Graphics Software Engineer
- Canfield Scientific, Inc (Parsippany, NJ)