Design Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: New York, NY 10025
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 Aerosystems designs high-tech solutions that optimize aircraft performance and flight safety. World leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems, the company is also a major player in fluid and fuel systems.
Reference number
2025-155926
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Mechanics - Mechanical system architecture
Job title
Design Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Oxygen Systems US supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment.
The primary purpose of this position is to support product development activities to ensure that the desired design performance is achieved meeting the applicable customer, regulatory, and company policies. The Design Engineer will ensure a successful transfer of newly developed product to production, while supporting design concept phases through launch. This is a team oriented effort with in the department and other parts of the organization for success.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Creates and revises designs (Interface, Detail, Assembly), with Designer; computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and locations of features
Makes final decision on drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation and interaction of one part to another, and relation of various parts of whole system or project.
Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, plating, and other physical sciences to complete system design.
Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures
Utilize prior mechanical design experience and apply on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product
Generate development, qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional description
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)
*Relocation is not provided for this position.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education -
Required - Bachelor degree (BS) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school - Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering
Preferred - MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience -
Required - 4-7 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering
Preferred - Experience in gaseous products and safety equipment
Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required -
Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills
Preferred -
Able to perform simulation using Solid works or Matlab simulink and validate with performance testing
Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards
Annual salary
$90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)
Lancaster
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
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 Aerosystems designs high-tech solutions that optimize aircraft performance and flight safety. World leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems, the company is also a major player in fluid and fuel systems.
Reference number
2025-155926
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Mechanics - Mechanical system architecture
Job title
Design Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Oxygen Systems US supports commercial, military and general aviation life support equipment. Design engineer will support gaseous, mask and chemical oxygen equipment.
The primary purpose of this position is to support product development activities to ensure that the desired design performance is achieved meeting the applicable customer, regulatory, and company policies. The Design Engineer will ensure a successful transfer of newly developed product to production, while supporting design concept phases through launch. This is a team oriented effort with in the department and other parts of the organization for success.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Creates and revises designs (Interface, Detail, Assembly), with Designer; computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, and locations of features
Makes final decision on drawings, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation and interaction of one part to another, and relation of various parts of whole system or project.
Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, plating, and other physical sciences to complete system design.
Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures
Utilize prior mechanical design experience and apply on-the-job training to meet product deliverables within schedule & budget constraints and to solve tasks through technical skills and analytic thinking.
Communicate with Manufacturing, Quality and Project Engineers, on changes, concerns and collaboration needs for the product
Generate development, qualification plans (verification and validation) and compliance methods based on customer and regulatory specifications
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and the communication of results for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional description
Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US (AVOX Systems Inc) is a U.S. based Safran Company located in Lancaster, NY that designs, manufactures and services oxygen life support respiratory systems, related personal protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for the aviation and government markets. Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Systems US functions as a part of Safran, with international locations. We provide innovative oxygen solutions to the aircraft industry.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*All applicants must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder)
*Relocation is not provided for this position.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education -
Required - Bachelor degree (BS) or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school - Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering
Preferred - MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Experience -
Required - 4-7 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering
Preferred - Experience in gaseous products and safety equipment
Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required -
Understanding of and experience with engineering testing methods
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills
Preferred -
Able to perform simulation using Solid works or Matlab simulink and validate with performance testing
Experience with RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810G environmental test standards
Annual salary
$90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, New York
City (-ies)
Lancaster
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)