Test Engineer 1

Safran

Anaheim (CA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 101,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health care
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Employee discounts

Job summary

Safran Cabin is seeking a Test Engineer 1 to plan, perform and analyze a variety of tests for aircraft interior products and systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to define test scopes, create test documentation, and ensure data integrity during qualification activities.

The role involves developing test plans, calibration, and collaboration with technicians to achieve reliable results for DO160 tests, environmental, mechanical, and certification activities within a dynamic

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings and supporting test activities.
  • Familiarity with aerospace testing and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with testing team to plan and execute tests for aircraft interior products.
  • Design and fabricate testing equipment under supervision.
  • Create test plans, procedures, datasheets, and reports.
  • Calibrate and maintain test equipment and systems.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to interpret test results and drive improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Reading engineering drawings
Communication skills
Aircraft OEM experience
Good time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD
PLM Systems
Computational Based Analytical Software

Job description

Test Engineer 1

Job details
General information

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!

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-191988

Job details
Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Testing - Planning and execution of tests

Job title

Test Engineer 1

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Test Engineering, the Test Engineer 1 is responsible defining, planning, performing, documenting, and analyzing a variety of tests for aircraft interior products, systems, components and modifications.

Summary of Duties:
  • Collaborate with testing team and other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret testing and qualification activities for aircraft interior products, systems, components, or modifications.
  • Conduct tests at the engineering prototype level for design development purpose, or serial production level towards the qualification/certification of aircraft interior products.
  • Design and fabricates testing and test-control apparatus and equipment, under the direction of more senior test engineers, with the help of test technicians.
  • Create testing documentation (test plans, test procedures) or use existing documentation to conduct and document test execution. Create test datasheets and test reports from test plans
  • Work on test equipment, test article definition and integration into test set up. Document and analyze test cases, perform scheduled test inspections, collect and log test data into datasheets, provide regular progress reports. Create testing documentation and reports from test plans.
  • Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on test equipment and systems. Make entries into calibration record.
  • Work closely and constructively with the team to gain consensus on the best

Testing covers but is not limited to environmental (temperature variation, humidity, vibration etc.), accelerated life, static loading, dynamic loading, material characterization, fire properties, acoustic, operational, electrical, refrigeration, airflow and plumbing test of aircraft interior systems and components to substantiate their design requirements, assure product reliability and maturity upon entry into service while optimizing cost, weight, function. Works in collaboration with more senior Test Engineers.

Types of tests may include:
  • Environmental, operational, or performance tests on electrical and electromechanical products, either experimental, prototype, or serial production aircraft interior products, including development and DO160 tests
  • Flammability tests in order to characterize fire properties of aircraft interior products, including Bunsen burner, heat release, smoke density, toxicity, and fire containment testing
  • Material characterization tests on aircraft interior products, including mechanical allowable testing of composite panels and inserts, adhesive properties, and accelerated aging
  • Load testing (static, robustness, abuse) by applying loads using gravity, hydraulics machinery, tensile test machine, force gages, load cells and / or other equipment with the assistance of qualified technicians.
  • Accelerated life tests on mechanical and electromechanical assemblies
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
Computer Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Basic knowledge of CAD, PLM Systems, and Computational Based Analytical Software
Other Skills:
  • Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience working aircraft OEM
  • Knowledge of testing and manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry
  • Knowledge of testing and certification requirements for common aerospace components and materials
  • Familiarity with Aviation regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA)
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Progressing business acumen to assist in understanding budgets, providing project health metrics to management, and understanding resourcing programs
  • Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally
  • Good communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
Annual salary

70,310 - 101,090 USD

Job location
  • North America, United States, California, Anaheim
City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No

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