Project Engineer 2

Job description

Project Engineer 2

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

2026-190171

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Fluid Mechanics - Combustion

Job title

Project Engineer 2

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. The Project Engineer 2 (PE2) is responsible for all engineering and technical aspects of a specific system, subsystem, or component of a product. The PE2 serves as the primary contact point for the design, development, qualification, certification, and integration of the product. The PE2 also provides technical inputs regarding budget, procurement, and scheduling for those items under the responsibility of Engineering.

A PE2 typically leads a moderate NRE/medium-high revenue growth program comprised of multiple/complex monuments and/or with new technology. A PE2 is usually assigned to a medium or medium high risk program contained in a large single site or multiple sites. The program is typically for an established customer with multiple subcontractors. May directly supervise 1 to 10 Design Engineers.

Summary of Duties:

Communication (internal and external) [PE Competency]

• Primary technical contact for the project internally and externally.

• Creates and manages the Features Analysis / Long Lead item list to ensure an on-time First Article Inspection (FAI).

• Issues design memorandums and meeting minutes.

• Responsible for notifying certification departments throughout the program, as a planning function, of changes to the design that impact certification aspects.

Coordinating Inter-facility / Department / Business Unit Integration [Program Complexity Span of Control]

• Ensures up-front integration of Industrial Design requirements.

• Defines the standard parts, materials, and notes to be used to ensure commonality across all products.

• Ensures correct integration of products and equipment from other facilities or BUs

• Coordinates activities during initial production of new product designs to prevent, evaluate and/or resolve engineering related production and installation problems.

• Coordinates the construction of samples, mockups, prototypes, and the execution of development tests, to minimize the risk of failures of new, untested materials, or designs.

• Provides the Certification and Technical Publications departments the information required to meet all report and manual submittal requirements for the airframe manufacturer, regulatory agency, and the customer.

Design Leadership [PE Competency]

• Contributes to the preparation of proposals, including the development of statements of work and non-recurring engineering estimates.

• Formulates conceptual design to meet customer requirements.

• Establishes and tracks all design criteria associated with the product throughout the duration of the project and disseminates them to all engineering team

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

Qualifications:

Education: BS Engineering/Science, or 2-Yr Technical degree and 3-5 years of experience in the field

Experience: Minimum 5-10 years of experience working on aircraft products with expanding responsibilities relating to program execution. At least three (3) years on programs requiring FAA or EASA certification.

Managerial Experience: 3-7 years of experience in Project Management, broad knowledge of Project Engineer competencies.

Travel: The ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required to support customer meetings and design reviews.

Computer Skills: Experience with Windows 7 Operating System, MS Office: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. CATIA V5 (viewing and analyzing), SmarTeam.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Annual salary

94,230 - 148,070 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Anaheim

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No