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Electrical Engineer & Electronics Controller Integrator

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 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

2025-169633

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Industrial engineering - Electronic/electrical/wiring processes engineering

Job title

Electrical Engineer & Electronics Controller Integrator

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

1. Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of the actuation systems 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.

2. Essential Job Functions

• Candidate is expected to be able to lead the design of the required circuitry (Digital, Analog, and Power) and integrate the circuit design with software to support system architecture. Designs will be to Aerospace standards including but not limited to DO-160 and DO-254

• Integrate Hardware and software for embedded microprocessor devices and firmware based FPGA devices.

• Design and development of embedded systems circuitry and printed circuit assemblies according to IPC standards.

• Generate design documentation including requirements specifications, design details, test procedures and reports.

• Prepare and review the drawings and layouts for production parts, components, and test equipment.

• Create, document and test software and hardware to validate design details

• Lead multi-discipline design reviews both internally with peers and externally with customers.

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

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

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

• Lead and perform root cause investigation on new development and fielded products.

• Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.

• Support trade studies and proposals

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

• Other duties may be assigned.

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

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Inductive reasoning

• Integrity

• Judgement and problem solving

• Leadership

• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.

• Customer Oriented

• Adaptable and flexible

• Ability to summarize complex information

• A deep understanding of root cause corrective action

• Knowledge of change control management

• Analytical thinking

• Dependability

• Change agent

• Planning, organization and prioritizing

4. Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Rockford Illinois and other locations up to 25%

Candidate skills & requirements

2. Required Competencies

Education/Experience

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

• Experience as an Electrical Engineer.

• Typical experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Proficiency in the use of C software programming language.

• Fundamental circuit design skills and knowledge of analog and digital circuits.

• Experience in analysis and schematic layout software packages

• Familiarity with electrical analysis software

• Computer work and drawing interpretation, as well as a familiarity with schematics or Engineering drawings.

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.

• Evaluate concepts by creating analytical models and provide direction on which concept will meet component and or system level performance.

• Provide analysis support throughout the development of a product/concept

• Analyze data and performance of designs, recommend actions to create optimized design

• Interact cross-functionally with a wide variety of people and teams. Work closely with engineers to identify opportunities for design improvements.

• Make business recommendations (e.g. cost-benefit, forecasting) with effective presentations of findings at multiple levels of stakeholders.

• Fundamental typing skills as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and MATLAB.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to stand out, overcome barriers and deliver results.

• Demonstrable critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability and confidence to make conclusions and recommendations from data

• Work with a team of engineers to design, develop, test and document electrical components.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Annual salary

100,000-150,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Illinois

City (-ies)

4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes