Systems Engineer

Job description

Systems Engineer

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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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Reference number

2025-167236

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering

Job title

Systems Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose:

Develop gas turbine engine control models, test rigs and requirements flow-down for gas turbine engine control systems in airborne applications. Participate as a team member of a highly skilled engineering team and have willingness to expand in knowledge and expertise related to the product.

• Ensure that all designs meet customer requirements, considering the engineering budget and schedule objectives.

• Present systems architecture, logic, hardware and software integration, and requirements flow-down at internal and external reviews, audits and customer meetings.

• Contribute to building a world class engineering team recognized and sought after by clients.

• Improve the systems & controls team tools processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on work to develop and certify Auxiliary Power Unit control systems and software.

• Design control models using Matlab/Simulink, develop control algorithms and perform testing to validate functionality.

• Define and manage product requirements flow-down for airborne engines/systems using DOORs or similar tools.

• Specify control methods and develop automatic test systems used to validate requirements, supporting associated rig and engine testing activities.

• Coordinate with other engineering groups to assure the design performs as specified.

• Support customer activities, specifically rig and flight test.

• Review data to ensure the system is functioning properly.

• Issue detailed technical reports to document results.

• Coordinate with other engineering and company groups to achieve optimization of the control system, based on established constraints.

• Build a strong relationship with clients, partners and parent company technical team in a partnership-focused environment.

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

Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Systems, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with control system modeling, development, analysis and validation.

• Familiarity with airworthiness rules and aviation standards.

• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS.

• Understand the operation of aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and related systems.

• Ability to optimize control system designs with multiple constraints. Dynamic and hands-on troubleshooting experience.

• Detailed knowledge of programming, control algorithms, logic, software design and validation tools.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions related to gas turbine engine controls.

• Creative and innovative problem solver.

• Good understanding of model-based software development.

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink simulation toolboxes.

Physical Requirements: N/A

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit may stand; or walk; use hands to finger, to type.

• Regular vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Candidate skills & requirements

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.

Annual salary

$110,000-$125,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, San Diego

City (-ies)

4255 Ruffin road CA 92123 San Diego, États-Unis

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

No