Sr. Systems Engineer
Safran Group
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Job summary
Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary design, development and verification of pilot control, actuation and cockpit systems for next‑gen aircraft.
The role spans requirements through lifecycle support, with close interaction across design, manufacturing, quality and program management teams. You will evaluate customer needs, perform system interface work, conduct trade studies, and participate in change control to ensure
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
- 8+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ITAR-restricted role requiring U.S. Persons
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning, design, development, and verification of systems.
- Define and coordinate system performance requirements with traceability.
- Create tests, verification plans, and support documentation.
- Interface development and system integration across cross-functional teams.
- Provide trade studies and impact analysis; perform root-cause evaluation.
- Review specifications for compliance to requirements and statements of work.
- Assist with program Change Control Board documentation and system qualification.
- Contribute to design for manufacturability and design for cost reviews.
- Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.
- Support new product development and lifecycle sustainment.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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 Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
2026-176277
Research, design and development
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
Sr. Systems Engineer
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
At Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA, we are driven by innovation, precision, and purpose. As part of the global Safran Group, our culture is built on teamwork, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence through our global initiative, Safran Together. Join a passionate team where your contributions make an impact—because at Safran, we move forward together.
The Sr. Systems Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team driving the design, development and execution of the pilot control, actuation systems, and cockpit solutions program for the next generation of military and commercial aircraft. The Systems Engineer works on the development of new products, and the improvement and sustainment of products. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.
- Participate in the planning, design, development, and verification of systems.
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
- Implement verification and validation of system requirements with proper flow down and traceability for system and hardware components. Create test plans and schedules; develop test procedures and supporting documentation, execute verification tasks, and demonstrate requirements verification coverage.
- Perform interface development, documentation, compliance, and system integration to ensure system success.
- Provide trade studies and impact analysis, failure analysis, and modeling.
- Review customer specifications and determine compliance to requirements and statement of work and/or note exceptions.
- Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.
- Design new products and modify existing products to support customer, manufacturing, regulatory, industry standard, and market requirements.
- Provide technical support, interact, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers, and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.
- Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
- Will be an integral member of program Change Control Board's (CCB) to review the preparation of documentation with the end goal of system qualification and product certification.
- Participate in new product development process to support design for manufacturability, design for cost, preliminary and critical design reviews. Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Inductive reasoning
- Integrity
- Judgement and problem solving
- Leadership
- Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.
- Customer oriented
- Adaptable and flexible
- Ability to summarize complex information
- A deep understanding of root cause corrective action
- Knowledge of change control management
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Change agent
- Planning, organization, and prioritizing
- Travel Specificity: Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%.
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics, including those outlined under California law.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
- 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Must be a self-directed individual requiring minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, identify root cause and propose effective solutions
- Understands and is proficient with engineering documentation requirements, and engineering analysis tools.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge or experience in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical systems
- Understands the safety and environmental implications of architecture decisions required for aerospace applications.
- Ability to work closely with internal and external customers at engineering and management levels with minimum supervision
- Experience presenting technical plans or speaking on technical topics to project teams, customers or other groups as required
- Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
- Knowledge or experience with one or more of the following areas: electrical, software, mechanical, or electronic system design, analysis and qualification.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo or equivalents.
- Proficiency in using a requirement management software tool (such as DOORS) for requirements capture and management.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Strong understanding of system engineering development processes, such as ARP 4754 or IEEE 632.
- Knowledge or experience with Matlab/Simulink/Simscape and their application to system modeling, performance, and design, preferred.
- Experience with DO-160, ARP4761, and MIL-STD-810 preferred.
- Familiar with Advance Product Quality Planning is a plus but not required.
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Persons as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee.
$140K - $180K
North America, United States, California
1833 Alton Parkway CA 92606 Irvine
Bachelor's Degree
More than 8 years
Yes
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