System Engineer II

Safran Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Safran Cabin in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a System Engineer II to join our Engineering team. You will own or support technical projects related to water and waste systems and components, ensuring robust, airworthy designs.

You will serve as SME for the assigned water or waste system, collaborate with internal customers, review changes, perform root-cause analysis, and drive design improvements while meeting safety and reliability standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in the design and evaluation of aircraft components and/or systems.
• Strong problem solving and ability to interpret complex information.
• Ability to follow company policies and complete administrative tasks on time.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for the assigned water or waste system or components.
• Subject matter expert for system control, software and communication.
• Provides input to programs and projects.
• Able to work independently to support system or sustaining engineering efforts.
• Takes responsibility of a water and/or waste system or components with guidance from management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

System Engineer II

Job details

General information

Entity

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)

Reference number

2026-186539

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

System Engineer II

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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. In the role of Systems Engineer II you’ll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team. The Systems Engineer will take ownership and/or support technical engineering projects related to water and waste systems and components. Using sound engineering principles, this engineer will work to ensure robust, airworthy systems and components are configured.

• Subject matter expert for the assigned water or waste system or components.
• Subject matter expert for system control, software and communication.
• Provides input to programs and projects.
• Able to work independently to support system or sustaining engineering efforts.
• Takes responsibility (technical and project management) of a water and/or waste system or components with support from management and/or higher level engineers.
• Interfaces with the internal customers and is the primary technical point of contact for his/her system.
• Review and process engineering changes in the development of water and waste systems and their components.
• Utilizes sound technical problem solving to own or support ongoing and new projects.
• Perform research and/or testing for troubleshooting and presents design changes for consideration.
• May interface with new suppliers with guidance.
• Ensures compliance of redesign solutions, performance, safety and reliability to ensure a robust system design.
• Interfaces with the external customer and is a technical point of contact.
• Performs root cause failure analysis that lead to design solutions or corrective actions.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

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!

Why join us?

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.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

Candidate skills & requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Desired minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the design and evaluation of aircraft components and/or systems
• Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully independently and in group situations. Gathers and interprets complex or diverse information.
• Organizational Support – Follows company policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Technical Skills – Pursues training and development opportunities and strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
• Interpersonal Skills – Able to present reasonable arguments to implement system or component improvements if necessary

Annual salary

$70,750 - $111,180 USD

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

CA 90746 Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

• English (Fluent)
• Chinese (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No