Project Engineer 2
Safran
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Job summary
Safran Cabin in Anaheim, California is seeking a Project Engineer 2 to lead engineering and technical aspects of a system, subsystem, or component. You will coordinate design, development, qualification, certification, and integration with cross-functional teams.
The role requires 5–10 years on aircraft products, 3–7 years in project management, and experience with FAA/EASA certifications. Travel domestically and internationally is expected; strong communication and leadership are essential.
Qualifications
- BS in Engineering/Science or a 2-year technical degree with relevant experience.
- 5–10 years of experience on aircraft products with expanding responsibilities.
- 3–7 years in Project Management and program execution.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical contact for the project internally and externally.
- Lead design reviews, development, qualification and certification activities.
- Coordinate with Industrial Design, procurement, certification and publication teams.
- Prepare proposals, statements of work, and non-recurring engineering estimates.
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Job description
Project Engineer 2
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)
2026-190171
Research, design and development
Fluid Mechanics - Combustion
Project Engineer 2
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. The Project Engineer 2 (PE2) is responsible for all engineering and technical aspects of a specific system, subsystem, or component of a product. The PE2 serves as the primary contact point for the design, development, qualification, certification, and integration of the product. The PE2 also provides technical inputs regarding budget, procurement, and scheduling for those items under the responsibility of Engineering.
A PE2 typically leads a moderate NRE/medium-high revenue growth program comprised of multiple/complex monuments and/or with new technology. A PE2 is usually assigned to a medium or medium high risk program contained in a large single site or multiple sites. The program is typically for an established customer with multiple subcontractors. May directly supervise 1 to 10 Design Engineers.
- Primary technical contact for the project internally and externally.
- Creates and manages the Features Analysis / Long Lead item list to ensure an on-time First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Issues design memorandums and meeting minutes.
- Responsible for notifying certification departments throughout the program, as a planning function, of changes to the design that impact certification aspects.
- Ensures up-front integration of Industrial Design requirements.
- Defines the standard parts, materials, and notes to be used to ensure commonality across all products.
- Ensures correct integration of products and equipment from other facilities or BUs
- Coordinates activities during initial production of new product designs to prevent, evaluate and/or resolve engineering related production and installation problems.
- Coordinates the construction of samples, mockups, prototypes, and the execution of development tests, to minimize the risk of failures of new, untested materials, or designs.
- Provides the Certification and Technical Publications departments the information required to meet all report and manual submittal requirements for the airframe manufacturer, regulatory agency, and the customer.
- Contributes to the preparation of proposals, including the development of statements of work and non-recurring engineering estimates.
- Formulates conceptual design to meet customer requirements.
- Establishes and tracks all design criteria associated with the product throughout the duration of the project and disseminates them to all engineering team
Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for business and regional aircraft interiors.
Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.
Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!
At Safran Cabin, we 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, and local laws.
Education: BS Engineering/Science, or 2-Yr Technical degree and 3-5 years of experience in the field
Experience: Minimum 5-10 years of experience working on aircraft products with expanding responsibilities relating to program execution. At least three (3) years on programs requiring FAA or EASA certification.
Managerial Experience: 3-7 years of experience in Project Management, broad knowledge of Project Engineer competencies.
Travel: The ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required to support customer meetings and design reviews.
Computer Skills: Experience with Windows 7 Operating System, MS Office: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. CATIA V5 (viewing and analyzing), SmarTeam.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
94,230 - 148,070 USD
North America, United States, California, Anaheim
1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa
Bachelor's Degree
More than 5 years
English (Fluent)
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
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