Principal Electronics Engineer, Aerospace Systems

Safran; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in California seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead research, design, development, testing, and integration of avionics and control electronics for airframe systems.

You will own and guide complex projects on VFMDs, power converters, and system controllers, collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure airworthiness, schedule, and budget are met while driving continuous improvement across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master/PhD in electrical engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 20+ years electronics experience with a Bachelor's degree path for mixed-signal design.
• 15+ years electronics experience with a Master's degree path.
• 10+ years electronics experience for a PhD path.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, analysis, and development of electronics for aviation systems.
• Oversee testing and validation to meet airworthiness and budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust designs.
• Ensure compliance with RTCA/DO-160 and RTCA/DO-254 guidelines.

Skills

Electronics analysis

Circuit design

Aerospace standards

Leadership

Lab testing

CAN/ARINC protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium/OrCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

PSPICE

Job description

Safran Cabin in California seeks a Principal Electronics Engineer to lead research, design, development, testing, and integration of avionics and control electronics for airframe systems.

You will own and guide complex projects on VFMDs, power converters, and system controllers, collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure airworthiness, schedule, and budget are met while driving continuous improvement across the group.