Sr. Systems Engineer (H / F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

Overview

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Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense sectors. Its mission is to contribute to a safer world where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. Safran Electronics & Defense provides embedded intelligence solutions to help customers anticipate, reduce mental load, and ensure safe trajectories in all environments : land, sea, air, and space.

Job summary : 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 existing products. Engineering duties span the entire product lifecycle from initial design and requirements capture through manufacture and field support.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality, testing, program management, suppliers, customers) to resolve problems and implement solutions.
• Evaluate design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.
• Participate as an integral member of the program Change Control Board (CCB) to review documentation with the goal of system qualification and product certification.
• Participate in the new product development process to support design for manufacturability, design for cost, and design reviews.
• Identify and analyze potential failure modes and recommend design improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience : Bachelor of Science in engineering (aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering). 8+ years of related experience or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Self-directed, critical thinking, problem solving, engineering documentation and analysis tools, knowledge of aerospace / regulatory standards, ability to work with internal and external customers, and effective communication at engineering / management levels. Experience with electrical, software, mechanical, or electronic system design, analysis and qualification; MBSE experience (Cameo or equivalents); DOORS or equivalent requirements tool; MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape; DO-254, ARP4761, MIL-STD-810; and knowledge of ARP 4754 / IEEE 632 is preferred. Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning is a plus.

Other Requirements : This position requires ITAR access. All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, asylum seeker or refugee).

Location & Compensation

Irvine, CA

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