Engineer II

Engineer II

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.

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!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

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

Reference number

2026-191991

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Fluid Mechanics - Thermal and aerothermal engineering

Job title

Engineer II

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Engineer 2, you'll play a pivotal part on our Engineering team.

• Responsible for the technical development of small/medium heater products for Water & Waste systems

• Analyze customer requirements and validate them by analysis/modeling/prototyping or based on existing product performance

• Create and maintain hardware requirements specification and hardware interface control documents

• Create verification plan for validating product compliance to requirements

• Able to interface independently with technical analysts to define the product design

• Able to interface independently with existing and/or new suppliers and OEMs

• Performs sub-component selection and analysis of design performance margin

• Performs component selection & obsolescence management

• Creates design tools to help define the product design, capture lessons learned and improve the heater and insulation development process

• Creates hardware design document that covers design analysis, notes, and specific guidelines to be followed

• Create design verification test procedure (DVTP) and report (DVTR)

• Perform product performance testing and analysis to ensure that requirements are met and generate test reports

• Independently finds or creates solutions to problems requiring research, resourcefulness and creativity

• Creates qualification test procedure (QTP) and report (QTR)

• Supports feasibility, development, validation, verification, and qualification testing at Carson and at external test laboratories.

• Develops and validates acceptance test procedures (ATP) consisting of visual and dimensional inspections, functional testing, proof pressure testing, etc. for the ease of testing in a manufacturing setting

• Utilizes sound technical problem solving to support ongoing projects

• Follows sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet airworthiness standards, customer requirements and Safran WWS internal standards

• Processes engineering changes in the development of water and waste systems and equipment

• Provides input to program and project managers

• Understands, follows, and promotes Safran WWS policies and procedures

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

• Analytical – Product efficiency, transient and dynamic operating and load conditions. Design maturity and reliability analysis. Ability to gather information, analyze it and effectively present the data to supervisors/management.

• Design – Strong engineering foundation in one or more disciplines such as electrical, thermal, electromechanical, aerodynamic, structural, and aerospace fields with knowledge of material selection, heater and insulation selection and heater design principles. Translates concepts and information into detailed heater and insulation design data. Experience with heater electrical design is a plus.

• Technical Skills – Ability to use and create simulation tools. Experience in laboratory testing, instrumentation setup and data analysis. Ability to review critically the design features and tolerances affecting critical performance. Experience in aerospace regulations such as RTCA/DO-160 and SAE Aerospace Standards guidelines. Knowledge in major aerospace OEM heater and insulation design guidelines.

• Interpersonal Skills – Possess a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. Ability to listen and communicate, and to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to develop time management skills that are required for a demanding development environment. Ability to make timely/sound decisions and accurate judgments is essential. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Bachelors Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from a recognized ABET accredited institution or equivalent required

• 1-5 years of aerospace equipment experience with a desire for heater and insulation design excellence

• Bachelors Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and 2 + years of relevant heater and insulation experience

• Masters Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and 1 + years of relevant heater and insulation experience preferred

• PhD Degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to move around the office and test laboratory.

Work Environment – The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Travel – Periodic travel is minimal and may be 5 days per year.

Annual salary

70,750 - 111,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

CA 90746 Carson

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No