Associate Design Engineer

Job description

Associate Design Engineer

Job details

General information

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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2025-155926

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Mechanics - Mechanical system architecture

Job title

Associate Design Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Oxygen Systems US provides engineering and technical support for life support systems across commercial, military, and general aviation sectors. The Associate Design Engineer is responsible for the development and sustainment of gaseous and chemical (solid-state) oxygen delivery systems, as well as the integration of high-performance pilot and passenger interface assemblies

The Associate Design Engineer's primary objective is to execute product development activities that ensure design performance aligns with stringent customer specifications, FAA/EASA regulatory standards, and internal quality benchmarks. This role facilitates the seamless transition of high-fidelity prototypes to full-scale production, providing technical oversight from initial conceptualization through final product launch. Success in this position relies on cross-functional collaboration, integrating engineering efforts with manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to deliver mission-critical life support solutions.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and revising designs related to life support systems

• Check and verify supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Including specifications, drawings, assembly and test procedures.

• 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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education -

Required - Bachelor degree (BS) or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four-year college or technical school

Preferred - Master degree (MS) or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a college or technical school

Experience –

Required – 1-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in design engineering

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required -

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Experience and proficiency with technical writing; strong communication skills

• Proficiency using SolidWorks

Annual salary

$75,000 - $90,000 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)