Design Engineer
Safran
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Job summary
Safran Landing Systems is seeking a Design Engineer in Walton, KY to lead mechanical design activities for W&B programs, performing CAD design, sizing, and analyses. You will collaborate with stress, thermal, and dynamic engineers, interface with multiple stakeholders, and may travel to sites in the US and abroad.
The role requires a Master’s in mechanics, 5+ years of aeronautics experience, and ITAR compliance.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in mechanics or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in aeronautics or related technical projects.
- Strong CAD skills and DFMEA experience.
- Experience with design to cost and manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
- Define, organize, and manage the design office activities for W&B programs in development/service.
- Ensure technical and organizational follow-through with designers, stress and thermal/dynamic engineers.
- Interface with internal stakeholders and external customers/suppliers.
- Define, organize, and manage subcontracting with service providers when required.
- Participate in R&D studies and projects and advance design tools.
- Be willing to travel to production sites, suppliers, partners, and customers in US/France.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Job description
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.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!
2026-191244
Research, design and development
Mechanics - Mechanical part or subassembly design
Design Engineer
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Safran employee, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Citizens, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
- Competitive salaries
- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites
At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.
Join Safran Landing Systems, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”
- Define, organize, and manage the design office activities of W&B programs in development/service, including; CAD design, sizing, calculations, and analyzing mechanical, dynamic, and thermal calculations (using the Finite Element method)
- Ensure the technical and organizational follow-though of the program with support of designers, stress engineers, test lab, thermal and dynamic engineers
- Ensure the interface with the internal interlocutors (test laboratory, program manager, program chief engineer, industrial management, quality, after-sales) and external (Airframers (Boeing, Airbus…), Airlines, partners and suppliers)
- Define, organize, and manage the subcontracting activities with service providers/experts when required
- Participate in research & technology studies and projects
- Contribute to the continued advancement of the programs used and the overall Design Engineer role
- Be willing to make occasional trips within our production sites, suppliers, partners, customers, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers; in the US, France, and abroad
- Perform other related duties as required
Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email Jeremy.dees@safrangroup.com or call 859-817-2910. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
- Masters degrees related to the mechanics of solids
- Experience in a successful technical project in aeronautics: +5 years preferred
- Demonstrated significant skills in mechanical design, static & fatigue analysis, behaviors of metallic materials, CAD, DFMEA, design to cost, and design for manufacturing
- CAD software: Experience with design tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
- Technical documentation: Skills in drafting reports and justification documents to meet certification requirements.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (forged, cast, machined, heat-treated components).
- Skills in dynamic/vibration analysis of mechanical equipment as well as in thermal analysis are valued
- ITAR Controlled Position: Role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
- Mechanical design
- Decision Making
- Facilitating Change and Innovation
- Planning and Organizing
- Quality Orientation
- Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Teamwork
- Rigor
Starting at $71,000 annually
North America, United States, Kentucky, Walton
WALTON
Master Degree
More than 5 years
English (Fluent)
Yes
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