Project Chief Engineer

Safran S.A.; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Twinsburg, Ohio seeks a Project Chief Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and industrialization of aerospace electrical generation systems, including starter-generators and power electronics.

The PCE will manage multidisciplinary teams, define technical baselines, coordinate verifications, and ensure compliance with SAFRAN standards, DO-160/DO-178/DO-254, and other regulatory requirements throughout development to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience with leadership of complex product programs.
• Experience with FAA/EASA or other civil/military certification authorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for electrical generation system development programs from concept to production.
• Define and maintain the technical baseline and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and SAFRAN standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across systems, electrical, mechanical, electronics, software, test, and manufacturing.
• Manage milestones, schedules, budgets, and NRE targets.
• Coordinate testing, qualifications, and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure issue resolution.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness and smooth transition from development to production.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical authority

Electrical power systems

Power electronics

Rotating machines

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Requirements management

Configuration management

Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools

Job description

Published 08.15.2026 Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Electronics & Automation Location : Twinsburg , Ohio , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : N/A ITAR : ITAR Controlled positionPublished 08.15.2026Job DescriptionJob Location: Twinsburg, OhioSummaryThe Project Chief Engineer (PCE) is the technical leader responsible for the successful development, qualification and industrialization of aerospace electrical generation systems, including starter-generators, generators, generator control units, power electronics, and associated electrical power distribution equipment.The PCE provides technical leadership throughout the development, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, SAFRAN standards, regulatory standards, program objectives, and business goals. Working closely with Program Management, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Airworthiness, the PCE leads multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, qualifiable, and cost-effective products while serving as the primary technical interface with customers and leadership.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Serve as the technical authority for assigned electrical generation system development programs from concept to entry into production.• Define and maintain the technical baseline, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and SAFRAN standards and processes.• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, electrical, mechanical, electronics, software, test, manufacturing, and testing disciplines.• Manage project milestones, schedules, budgets, and Non-Recurring Cost targets, ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturability, and support cost objectives.• Develop technical strategies, system architectures, and design solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, weight, cost, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.• Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure achievement of technical milestones and successful execution of development programs.• Lead technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while driving timely resolution of complex engineering issues.• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace regulations and industry standards, including RTCA DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and other applicable standards.• Coordinate testing and qualifications activities and serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders and leadership.• Oversee system verification, validation, and qualification to ensure successful product development.• Support transition from development to production by resolving technical issues, overseeing or directly approving engineering changes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.Job RequirementsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex product development programs.• Demonstrated experience in the design, development, qualification, or support of aerospace electrical generation systems, electrical power systems, rotating machines, power electronics, or closely related aerospace products.• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the complete product development lifecycle.• Experience working with FAA, EASA, or other civil or military certification authorities.• Experience managing technical risks, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering activities.Core Competencies:• Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical power generation, power conversion, electrical distribution, and control systems.• Thorough understanding of aerospace development processes, systems engineering principles, and design assurance practices.• Working knowledge of applicable aerospace regulations, certification requirements, and industry standards.• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and customers.• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in technically complex environments.• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.• Proficiency with engineering documentation, requirements management, configuration management, and product lifecycle management tools is preferred.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesList the supervisory responsibilities this position must perform; include the department or position titles responsible for and the level of authority exercised in performing the responsibilities.• Direct managerial responsibilities to the Project Engineers associated to the assigned program.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise.But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties andresponsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or impliedcontract of employment.This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national securitybased export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), orotherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performedby an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications mayvary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protectedstatus.Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information inthe job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seekingemployment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonableaccommodation on a case-by-case basisCompany InformationSafran 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.As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.Locate your future workplace8380 Darrow Rd 44087TwinsburgOhio United States