Engineering Intern

Safran Group

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 76,000

Part time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics, USA (SEDA) in Irvine, California, seeks Engineering Interns to assist with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering tasks related to Flight Deck components and electro-mechanical actuation for commercial and defense aviation. Ideal candidates are enrolled students in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical disciplines with access to ITAR-controlled information.

On-site work with a 3-6 month internship, no travel required, strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

Majoring in Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, or Systems.
Enrolled student with graduation date on or after May 2027.
ITAR: U.S. Person required to access ITAR materials.

Responsibilities

Define, develop, and maintain flight deck equipment and high-integrity electro-mechanical actuation.
Perform engineering analysis and modeling as required.
Create drawings and documents; verify requirements and validation.
Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure producible product.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Enrolled student in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Electrical or Materials or Mechanical or Engineering Mechanics or Systems

Tools

Solidworks

CATIA

Pro/E

AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Engineering Intern

Job details

General information

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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Reference number

2026-189255

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Engineering methods and tools

Job title

Engineering Intern

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract period

3-6 months

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Opportunity Description

Are you passionate about technology or aviation? Come invent the solutions of tomorrow in the aerospace and defense industry, with an international group where innovation, teamwork and continuing education are fundamental values. Join us!

We are currently looking for Engineering Interns who will be involved with various tasks related to the design and manufacture of Flight Deck, Pilot Controls, and other Electro-Mechanical actuation products used in commercial and private aircraft. Safran is a major Aerospace company designing and supplying parts ranging from Aircraft Engines, to Landing gear, to Flight Deck components, to Aircraft seats and interiors.

About Us

This position is within Safran Electronics and Defense, Avionics, USA (SEDA) with headquarters in Irvine, California. SEDA is a part of the larger Safran Electronics and Defense with over 2,000 engineers Globally in US, Mexico, Canada, France, and Germany, to name a few locations. Safran is the #1 supplier in the world of Electro-Mechanical Horizontal Stabilizer Trim actuators and Auto-throttle Control Modules.

Safran's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond our facility walls. We value and support the communities where we live and work. One of Safran's values and CSR pillar is Corporate Citizenship that helps drive economic, social and cultural progress by sharing our gifts with those around us. We actively contribute to social inclusion and equal opportunity by integrating underserved communities and promoting diversity throughout our companies

Position Description

In this position, you will perform a variety of Mechanical, Systems, or Electrical engineering tasks and responsibilities required to define, develop, and maintain Flight deck equipment and/or High integrity Electro-Mechanical Actuation with a focus on the analytical fundamentals to enable smooth Qualification and entry into service. These tasks may include required engineering analysis or modeling, drawing and document creation, trouble shooting and coordination with the manufacturing team to ensure a producible product, or completion of requirements validation or verification.

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

Travel Specificity

On-site position. No travel required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and laboratory. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection

Candidate skills & requirements

Position Requirements

Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems)
Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after May 2027.
This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. export control regulations, therefore are required to be a U.S. Person as within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ''Green Card Holder''), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Has basic skills in analytical or scientific method
Has basic knowledge in engineering concepts
Familiar with 3D modeling software such as Solidworks, CATIA, Pro\E, and AutoCAD
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills