IT/CADD Business Analyst (On site)

Safran; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Safran Perks

Job summary

Safran NAT (Northwest Aerospace Technologies), a Safran Company, seeks an IT/CADD Business Analyst on site in Everett, WA. You will bridge IT/CADD tooling with design and business teams, focusing on Autodesk products, ERP/PLM systems, and data integrity.

Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s in MIS or related field, 5+ years in business applications, strong communication, and the ability to drive process improvements across engineering and manufacturing environments. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluent English language required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Requirements gathering with engineering, design, and business teams.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend enhancements to Autodesk and related tools.
• System administration support including license management and user setup.
• Process improvement through standardization and automation of workflows.
• Develop user documentation, training and change management for new systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/PLM

Autodesk (Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Vault, Fusion Manage)

Job description

IT/CADD Business Analyst (On site)

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 Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-180060

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

IT/CADD Business Analyst (On site)

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Northwest Aerospace Technologies (“NAT”), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircrafts, NAT provides first class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue-Chip customers.

The IT / CADD Business Analyst serves as a critical liaison between IT/CADD technical teams, design users, and business stakeholders. This position is responsible for aligning technological solutions, particularly those involving Autodesk products and related CADD systems, with organizational objectives. The IT / CADD Business Analyst ensures systems and processes are optimized for productivity, efficiency, and data integrity while facilitating continuous improvement and innovation in engineering & design environments.

Summary of duties:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to understand and document business needs, workflows, and current challenges related to CADD & IT systems.
• Solution Design & Evaluation: Research, evaluate, and recommend enhancements to Autodesk and related tools to improve efficiency, drive automation, and integrate seamlessly with other business systems.
• System Administration Support: Assist IT/CADD administrators with system configuration, license management, user setup, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for standardization and automation of design and data management workflows; implement scripting, templates, or macros to streamline tasks and ensure best practices.
• Training & Change Management: Develop user documentation, deliver training, and lead change management initiatives for new systems, upgrades, or process changes to ensure seamless adoption by end-users.
• Liaison and Communication: Act as a translator between technical and non-technical groups, facilitating meetings, addressing concerns, and ensuring that all requirements are properly captured and implemented.
• Data and Reporting: Gather and analyze usage data from CADD systems to provide insights, track KPIs, and support management in data-driven decision making.

Business Analysis:

Support business process owners and key users to analyze, document, and enhance business processes

Support the preparation and execution of software testing and implementation of ERP/PLM & other business systems, advice and support key users

Support the development of information systems plans and the harmonization of business applications

Relationship Management

Act as point of contact for business questions and information for system and reporting changes

Advise and support the business in the use of Reporting and Business Intelligence tools

Result expectations: Ensure projects and changes are delivered on-time, within budget, at good quality and in accordance with standards.

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

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state & local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Management Information Systems or related field, or combination of education and relevant experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years' business applications experience with a solid understanding of business processes

Computer and Other Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ERP/PLM knowledge
• Autodesk (Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, Vault, Fusion Manage)

Other Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to understand and document business and technical requirements.
• Strong process analysis and workflow optimization skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing technology landscapes.

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Traveling may be required.
3. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

Annual salary

$80,170 - $109,960

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

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

No