Systems Engineer I/ II
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-152916
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Electronics and automation - Electronics technologies
Job title
Systems Engineer I/ II
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
The 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
Essential Job Functions
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
Additional description
Systems Engineer I
Perform the above under the direction of a senior engineer. In addition to the above, develop their knowledge of product, technology, industry standards, processes, tools, method, workflow, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction. Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub systems. Participate in peer reviews of technical data consisting of low complexity design. Make technical decisions about own work that impact the immediate team. Track and report personal status relating to technical effort of their tasks. Experience in a single area of engineering, at a minimum. Work with system integration labs, simulation environment, and specialized test equipment. Update and document system requirements and interfaces. Analyze,
document, and conduct verification/validation testing for systems, products, or subsystems, generally in one functional area. Capture, trace, and modify requirements in a specific functional area.
Systems Engineer II: Perform the above with guidance from a senior engineer. In addition to the above, develop expanded knowledge in the product, systems and technology domain and hardware processes, tools, method,workflow, and best practices.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
Systems Engineer I: 0-2 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Systems Engineer II: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Annual salary
80,000 - 128,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States
City (-ies)
Irvine, CA
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-152916
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Electronics and automation - Electronics technologies
Job title
Systems Engineer I/ II
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Job Summary
The 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
Essential Job Functions
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
Additional description
Systems Engineer I
Perform the above under the direction of a senior engineer. In addition to the above, develop their knowledge of product, technology, industry standards, processes, tools, method, workflow, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during product development, resulting in increased product quality and improving customer satisfaction. Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub systems. Participate in peer reviews of technical data consisting of low complexity design. Make technical decisions about own work that impact the immediate team. Track and report personal status relating to technical effort of their tasks. Experience in a single area of engineering, at a minimum. Work with system integration labs, simulation environment, and specialized test equipment. Update and document system requirements and interfaces. Analyze,
document, and conduct verification/validation testing for systems, products, or subsystems, generally in one functional area. Capture, trace, and modify requirements in a specific functional area.
Systems Engineer II: Perform the above with guidance from a senior engineer. In addition to the above, develop expanded knowledge in the product, systems and technology domain and hardware processes, tools, method,workflow, and best practices.
Candidate skills & requirements
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
Systems Engineer I: 0-2 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Systems Engineer II: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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
Annual salary
80,000 - 128,000
Job location
Job location
North America, United States
City (-ies)
Irvine, CA
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years