Project Engineer 1

Job description

Project Engineer 1

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

2026-191157

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Fluid Mechanics - Combustion

Job title

Project Engineer 1

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer 1 contributes to the development of a product.

Summary of Duties:

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Participate to the project team. This involves circulating bottom-up and top-down information about the project and formally defining, in conjunction with project team members' line managers, the availability of the requisite skills and resources.

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Provide input for summaries of development quotes drawn up in conjunction with the relevant business lines and draft technical and financial proposals to be submitted for approval

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Provide input for the project reference system (document reference system, approval records, configuration reports, etc.) in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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Do the project schedule and updates of management indicators (KPIs) for his/her perimeter

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Work closely with more experienced Project Engineers to leverage implementation and application of all project management methods in accordance with regulations and standards: weekly management meetings, KPIs, dashboards, reports, etc.

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As part of the development process, provide input for technical choices in conjunction with the technical teams and relevant business lines

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Identify risks and opportunities

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If necessary provide input to task forces to resolve development sticking points and/or contingencies

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Provide input to project development reviews (technical, production engineering, and support) to prepare program milestone reviews.

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Perform all other duties as assigned.

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

Working Conditions:

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Does require fluent communication in English language.

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Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.

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Traveling is required.

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Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

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Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Safran Cabin is an “at-will” employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy. Further, any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the CEO of the Company

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in Engineering or related field

Experience:

Minimum 1 year related experience in aerospace or engineering project management.

Computer Skills:

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD & PLM Systems

· Basic knowledge of Project management tools

Annual salary

70,750 - 111,180 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No