Software Configuration Specialist I

Job description

Software Configuration Specialist I

Company : Safran Cabin

Job field : IT

Location : Carson , California , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Professional status : Administrative staff

Spoken language(s) :

English Fluent

Salary range : $72,280 - $80,310

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Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

In the role of Software Configuration Specialist I, you'll play a pivotal part on our IT/IS team. The Software Configuration Specialist participates in choosing software components for use in business tools and solutions across Safran Cabin (software packages, databases, specific developments, etc.) Analyzes, configures, and creates prototypes of new software package components, and makes changes as necessary to components, in compliance with standards and procedures. This role is guided on request from the Applications Manager, or an IT/IS Project Manager, based on functional specifications, ensuring that IS and enterprise architecture plans set out are adhered to. This role provides assistance and expertise on software packages and connected modelling processes.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Analysis & Investigation

o Conducts a functional analysis of needs, defines the functional and technical IS architecture for applications

o Uses existing software and objects from the application portfolio and systems map when possible

o Creates prototypes in coordination with the functional expert

o Accounts for the gap between user needs, and software package standards

• Development

o Adapts, configures, assemble and integrates software package components

o Drafts corresponding documentation.

o Participates in creating user guides.

• Qualification & Testing

o Configures test cases for integration and unit tests

o Tests internal software developments, and products supplied by software developers

o Can carry out pre-operating tests and acceptance procedures

o Identifies and corrects malfunctions

• Maintenance

o Carries out ongoing and corrective maintenance with tools and resources from software developers

Complementary Description

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.

• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.

• 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, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $72,280 - $80,310 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and 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.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented

• Process focused

• Open & honest communication

• Quality minded

• Ability to persevere and honor commitments

• Recognizes success

• Executes with urgency

• Creates solutions

• Customer focused in everything we do

Education:

• Bachelor's (BA or BS.) degree or an equivalent degree from a college or technical school in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or Business Administration, plus 1-3 years' experience; or 5 years related experience managing software configuration in product development or manufacturing organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge and experience in respective application, business systems, and processes

• Functional and operational understanding of business processes and sector of activity

• Demonstrated skills in developing and supporting applications, as well as the related business case for the use of that technology.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of respective application(s)

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Basic knowledge of computer and network systems

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail

• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

This job posting 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.

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.