Associate Design Engineer

Profils; Village of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401K Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems in North America, United States, New York is seeking an Associate Design Engineer to develop and sustain gaseous and chemical oxygen delivery systems and integrate high-performance pilot and passenger interfaces. The role guides products from concept to production to meet customer specs and regulatory standards.

The job requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain to deliver mission-critical life support solutions, with a focus on design rigor,

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four-year program.
• MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
• 1–3 years related design engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficient in technical writing and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise designs for life support systems.
• Check and verify documentation including specs, drawings, procedures.
• Design, analysis, and evaluation of projects using sound engineering principles.
• Leverage prior mechanical design experience to meet deliverables on schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers on changes and collaboration needs.
• Develop verification/validation plans and compliance methods per specs.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Share engineering information and maintain open dialogue.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanics - Mechanical system architecture

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Full-time

General Statement

AVOX provides engineering and technical support for life support systems across commercial, military, and general aviation sectors. The Associate Design Engineer is responsible for the development and sustainment of gaseous and chemical (solid-state) oxygen delivery systems, as well as the integration of high-performance pilot and passenger interface assemblies. The Associate Design Engineer's primary objective is to execute product development activities that ensure design performance aligns with stringent customer specifications, FAA/EASA regulatory standards, and internal quality benchmarks. This role facilitates the seamless transition of high-fidelity prototypes to full-scale production, providing technical oversight from initial conceptualization through final product launch. Success in this position relies on cross-functional collaboration, integrating engineering efforts with manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to deliver mission-critical life support solutions.

Education

• Required - Bachelor's degree (BS) or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four-year college or technical school
• Preferred - Master's degree (MS) or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a college or technical school

Experience

• Required – 1-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills
• Proficiency using SolidWorks

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and revising designs related to life support systems
• Check and verify supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Including specifications, drawings, assembly and test procedures.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures.
• Utilize prior mechanical design experience and apply on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
• Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product.
• Generate development, qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Share engineering information and promote open dialogue.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

For Salaried Positions

Benefits include: Profit Sharing Plan, 401K Plan, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, 12 Holidays, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Training opportunities – 28 hours annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)

$75k - $80k

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

No

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.