Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace Actuation & Design

Safran; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III in Irvine to drive cross-disciplinary design, development, and sustainment of aerospace mechanical systems. You will lead from concept through production, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with proficiency in NX and strong collaboration across engineering teams. On-site in Irvine with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of related mechanical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical systems and components.
• Perform analyses, drawings, tolerancing, and documentation per ASME Y14.5.
• Support design reviews, manufacturability, and readiness for production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage technical scope across projects.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Safran is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III in Irvine to drive cross-disciplinary design, development, and sustainment of aerospace mechanical systems. You will lead from concept through production, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of related experience, with proficiency in NX and strong collaboration across engineering teams. On-site in Irvine with growth opportunities.