Aerospace Designer/Analyst (NX) — Modeling & Tolerance

Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems in Rockford, IL, seeks a Designer/Analyst to design 3-D models and layout drawings in NX, develop envelope solids, and collaborate on 2D/3D concepts and assemblies. You will manage BOMs, support Model-Based Design, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced equivalent), DoD clearance eligibility, and U.S. citizenship, with experience in rotating machinery and high-visibility aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant engineering experience.
• DoD security clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter and model-based design.
• Ability to work in a high-visibility aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Create 3-D models and layouts with NX meeting requirements.
• Develop Proposal Envelope Solids in customer formats.
• Collaborate on 2D/3D concepts, drawings, and assemblies (NX); manage BOMs.
• Support Model-Based Definition and digital models.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis for fit and manufacturability.
• Check drawings for GD&T accuracy and standards compliance.
• Contribute to design reviews and apply structured problem-solving.
• Support stress and thermal analyses.
• Ensure proper filing and control of design data.
• Provide regular task status updates.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Analytical ability

Written communications

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

11 years of experience without degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Safran Actuation Systems in Rockford, IL, seeks a Designer/Analyst to design 3-D models and layout drawings in NX, develop envelope solids, and collaborate on 2D/3D concepts and assemblies. You will manage BOMs, support Model-Based Design, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure manufacturability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or advanced equivalent), DoD clearance eligibility, and U.S. citizenship, with experience in rotating machinery and high-visibility aerospace programs.