Project Chief Engineer

Project Chief Engineer

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.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference number

2026-185969

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Electronics and automation - Electronics technologies

Job title

Project Chief Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Project Chief Engineer (PCE) is the technical leader responsible for the successful development, qualification and industrialization of aerospace electrical generation systems, including starter-generators, generators, generator control units, power electronics, and associated electrical power distribution equipment.

The PCE provides technical leadership throughout the development, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, SAFRAN standards, regulatory standards, program objectives, and business goals. Working closely with Program Management, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Airworthiness, the PCE leads multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, qualifiable, and cost-effective products while serving as the primary technical interface with customers and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Serve as the technical authority for assigned electrical generation system development programs from concept to entry into production.

•Define and maintain the technical baseline, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and SAFRAN standards and processes.

•Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across systems, electrical, mechanical, electronics, software, test, manufacturing, and testing disciplines.

•Manage project milestones, schedules, budgets, and Non-Recurring Cost targets, ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturability, and support cost objectives.

•Develop technical strategies, system architectures, and design solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, weight, cost, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.

•Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure achievement of technical milestones and successful execution of development programs.

•Lead technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and Production Readiness Reviews (PRR).

•Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while driving timely resolution of complex engineering issues.

•Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace regulations and industry standards, including RTCA DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and other applicable standards.

•Coordinate testing and qualifications activities and serve as the primary technical interface with customers, stakeholders and leadership.

•Oversee system verification, validation, and qualification to ensure successful product development.

•Support transition from development to production by resolving technical issues, overseeing or directly approving engineering changes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

•Mentor engineering teams, promote technical excellence, and foster effective collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and geographic locations.

•Support business development activities by providing technical input for proposals, customer presentations, and strategic planning.

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

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied

contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security

based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or

otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed

by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may

vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected

status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable

accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in

the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Candidate skills & requirements

•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

•Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.

•Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex product development programs.

•Demonstrated experience in the design, development, qualification, or support of aerospace electrical generation systems, electrical power systems, rotating machines, power electronics, or closely related aerospace products.

•Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the complete product development lifecycle.

•Experience working with FAA, EASA, or other civil or military certification authorities.

•Experience managing technical risks, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering activities.

Core Competencies:

•Strong knowledge of aircraft electrical power generation, power conversion, electrical distribution, and control systems.

•Thorough understanding of aerospace development processes, systems engineering principles, and design assurance practices.

•Working knowledge of applicable aerospace regulations, certification requirements, and industry standards.

•Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and customers.

•Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in technically complex environments.

•Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.

•Proficiency with engineering documentation, requirements management, configuration management, and product lifecycle management tools is preferred.

Annual salary

N/A

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Ohio

City (-ies)

Twinsburg

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

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

Yes